A-Z of Gaming Guides: How to Get Paid for Playing Your Favorite Games
Many of us dream of making money playing video games, but you can make that dream a reality. No matter which video game you love, there is a way to make money from it.
Each of our game guides will take you through different strategies of getting paid, from live streaming for money to becoming a professional gamer or betting on eSports.
Here are our guides to making money from all your favorite titles.
Apex Legends
Learn how to make money playing this popular Battle Royale shooter game.
Call of Duty
With Call of Duty: Cold War due out in fall this year, there are plenty of opportunities to earn money playing the COD series.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
This popular first-person shooter game is big in the eSports world and also offers great streaming opportunities for real money.
Dota 2
Dota 2 is the biggest eSport based on the prize pool size. There is a huge amount of money in this game, so learn how to get paid to play!
FIFA 20
With over 5.5 million followers on Twitch, there is a huge streaming audience for FIFA. It is also popular to bet on as an eSport as it is comparable to a real soccer game.
Fortnite
You must have heard of Kyle Giersdorf, the 16-year-old who won $3 million at a Fortnite competition.[1] Discover how you too can make a living from Fortnite.
Hearthstone
The collectable card game Hearthstone has 100 million players. Earn an income playing the game as a streamer or enter tournaments.
League of Legends
The most popular game in eSports, LoL, has a huge audience and massive money-making potential. Here are all the ways that you can be paid to play.
NBA 2k
A joint venture between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive gave rise to the NBA 2K eSports League. Pro players can earn $33,000 – $37,000 over the season! Sound good? Keep reading.
Overwatch
This futuristic six vs. six team-based shooter game pays out a $50,000+ salary plus prize funds to pro players. Make money playing Overwatch!
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
This Battle Royale shooter game has up to 100 players competing in a single match. Learn how you can earn money from playing this epic game.
Rocket League
This virtual soccer game with rocket-powered cars may seem lighthearted, but there are Rocket League pro players and streamers earning a pretty penny. Join them!
StarCraft II
The top female gamer, Sasha ‘Scarlett’ Hostyn, is a Starcraft II player. She found fame and fortune after winning an online event for amateur players – could you do the same?
Street Fighter
The 1991 Street Figher was a turning point in eSports, and the game is still popular today! Find out how you can become a paid player.
Valorant
New for 2020, Valorant is Riot’s latest game aimed at more traditional and hardcore gamers. Despite being new, it is expected to be the next major eSport.