For many people, video games are part of their everyday life. Researches show that on average people spent over 7 hours a week playing video games. This is a huge number when you consider on a global scale and it is rising every year, for example, this is 20% more than in the last year.

Playing video games can bring satisfaction to people and for some of them is the pressure release valve from everything. The gaming industry is so big that many people made careers from sitting all day and gaming. You can earn a serious amount of money if you devote yourself to the gaming life by playing at tournaments, or streaming. However, can an ordinary person earn extra cash from the games they play or is it an unpredictable financially unstable hobby, just like betting on sports?

It all sounds too good to be true. Playing your favorite game as well as earning money is the perfect recipe for happiness. First of all, in order to earn money by playing video games, you must be devoted and it must be your full-time job.

In this article, we will go through some of the money-making possibilities that are connected with gaming.

1.      Become game tester

There are a lot of game developers in the world and everyday we see the new game release. It does not matter if the game is for mobile, PC or console it must go through some testing before the launch. If you are an experienced gamer that has passed so many games in the past, you might be the right person for this opportunity.

Game developers look for people that can provide useful feedback for the game and ways of getting the game improved. Testing the BETA version of the game can bring you money.

2.      Game instructor

Yes, this is a real position. As we mentioned, games are infused in our everyday life and people from all around the world are paying instructors to teach them or their kids to play the game better. This happened with Fortnite, and experienced players were hired in order to mentor somebody.

This is a huge money-making possibility if you are an experienced gamer and you want to teach someone to be as good as you.

3.      Online Games

There are a lot of websites or companies that provide payment for playing their video games. This usually means playing mini-games or puzzle games that can earn you some kind of reward (coin) and after that, you use the reward (coin) to obtain prizes that can be high as $1,000,000.

Prize awarding games are also becoming more popular among players as the can enjoy playing as well as earn a significant amount of money. This is not an option that you could build your career but it is a win-win situation, you are satisfied playing games and earning money and the company is building revenue from ads.

Poker, Slots and other games are also popular options for making money. You are investing your money and play as you wish. This could result in huge wins depending on your play.

4.      Guides and Walkthroughs

Some online games require a guide and walkthroughs to be better presented to the public. This is a good way to earn some extra cash if you are good at making step-by-step tutorials and simple guides. This is essential for new games, and if you consider yourself an expert try your hand at making videos or write a guide for games.

5.      Streaming

Streamers are mega popular with all these new games and they can earn an unbelievable amount of money. Making a YouTube, Facebook or Twitch channel and streaming your games can result in a money-making factory. Also, almost on every platform there is a donate option, so you have a chance of receiving money if they like you and choose to donate.

Making money while playing video games is really a possibility and as the gaming industry grows it will become even more popular. Improve your gaming skills, find your opportunity and make your dream come true.