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VG Careers: Be a Pro Gamer
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Tags: pro gamer, job, profession, video games, competition
Don't want to do anything but play video games for the rest of your life? This may be the job for you. What do you know about pro gaming?
| | What?: A Pro Gamer is a hardcore player who competes in tournaments for cash prizes and product endorsements. AKA Serious gaming. |
| | Salary: $40,000/year: $100-$200/day for public appearances. Thousands in prize money plus perks. |
| | Location: Big cities are better because there are more people that play. |
| | Demand: Huge. |
| | Typical Day: Practice for 8-14 hours per day. Repeat the same level continually until it's been perfected. Expect to spend a lot of time traveling to different competitions world-wide. |
| | How to get the gig: Practice, practice, practice. Work your way up the tournament ranks, get your name out there, focus on first-person shooters. Be able to multi-task. Get started by playing at LAN and online tournaments. Market yourself. |
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