How To Get Paid To Play Video Games

Handle any emergency with Howcast’s First Aid app – howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Dynamic and more videos in the General Video Games category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Put all your experience playing videos games to work—literally. To complete this How-To you will need: Video game expertise Writing skills Dedication A degree in computer science Step 1: Enter online tournaments Enter online tournaments, where you challenge other gamers for money. If you’re good, you could win your way to a spot in one of the professional tournaments, which pay big bucks (we’re talking five and six figures!). Step 2: Get your foot in the door Apply to work in customer service for a video game company. Like starting in the mail room, an entry-level job like this could lead to a game-playing position. Step 3: Get a job as a game tester Apply for a job as a video game tester with a manufacturer. You’ll need to be familiar with the many different games and consoles, and demonstrate you can clearly articulate your likes and dislikes. Tip: Practice! Professional gamers play between six and 12 hours a day every day! Step 4: Write about video games Write about video games for a living, either by becoming a game reviewer or working for a publisher that prepares …

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