How Do I Win Video Game Contests and Make Money?
Many video game enthusiasts dream of the opportunity to become a professional gamer. The idea of playing video games for a living may have been a joke in the past, but with the rise in popularity of video games into modern culture, players with more than exceptional skill can now land high-paying contracts and endorsements by showing off their video game skills.
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Things You'll Need
- Video game console of your choice
- Several different video game titles
- Exceptional hand-to-eye coordination
- Exceptional amount of saved money
- Plenty of practice time
- Energy drinks (optional)
Instructions
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Choose a video game console of your choice. Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC gaming are among the top gaming platforms. If you decide to go with PC gaming, you will need to build or purchase an exceptionally strong computer designed to withstand hours of gaming and high-end graphics.
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Choose several different genres of games to practice in order to find your niche. Some choose first-person shooter games such as Call of Duty, while others may opt for real-time strategy games such as Red Alert.
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Set money aside from previous jobs to help support yourself as you begin a practicing regimen.
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Practice for at least six hours each day. Make sure to take plenty of small breaks, especially if becoming frustrated with a few bad rounds of play. If you find yourself getting tired, boost your energy with an energy drink.
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Network with friends and other gamers in your area to set up LAN tournaments. If possible, establish an entry fee from players in an effort to offer cash prizes to the winner(s).
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Surf the web to find online contests or live tournaments that may be coming to your local area. A good place to begin your search would be Mlgpro.com. If you have enough money saved to afford travel and lodging, plan a trip to bigger contests that may have higher rewards.
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Win contests and network with other successful gamers in an effort to sign endorsement deals or agent contracts, which will further your ability to become a professional and get paid on a regular basis through participating in tournaments consistently.
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References
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