Gaming (Twitch,Youtube)

Step 1: Choose Your Game, Platform, and Genre

First, choose a genre, like a strategy or racing game, for example. You can pick more than one genre, but again, the more specific you are, the better chance you have at succeeding.

Next, you want to pick your platforms, such as PC gaming or other consoles like PS4.

Then pick a small variety of games that you want to focus on. Some popular esports games include Dota 2, League of Legends, Fortnite, StarCraft II, and more.

Step 2: Join a Gaming Community

Networking isn’t the only advantage to joining a community, but you’ll also meet a lot of like-minded people who can help and support you on your journey to becoming a professional gamer. You’ll be able to practice together and learn from each other so that you can grow your skills.

Step 3: Invest in Good Gaming Gear

• A gaming PC or laptop

• Headset

• Mechanical keyboard

• LED monitor

• Gaming mouse

• High-quality webcam and microphone

• Comfortable gaming chair

• Surround-sound speakers

Step 4. Practice your game

Once you've selected a game and a gaming platform you want to excel at spend a lot of time practicing. You can play for sport, but also consider joining local leagues, starting competitions with friends or signing up with a national group of players who compete online. It's through consistent play that you can build your skills, discover techniques and find out more about how the competition plays.

Step 5: Find a Team

Once you’ve built up a reputation from winning smaller or more local competitions, you’ll be a prime candidate for joining a gaming team. You’ll need top-notch skills and a good network of people before you’re invited to join a team. You can also reach out to teams online or in-person to see if there’s space to join. The better you are at your game, the more likely you’ll be asked to join a team, so there’s no such thing as too much practice or preparation.

6. Immerse yourself in gaming-related content

There are already pro gamers who have found success in their chosen game, so explore content from them like blogs, podcasts, articles, interviews and more. Read through their strategies and how they've built their career. This can not only provide you with tips and proven techniques but can serve as motivation as you discover your own career path. To get very familiar with gaming, you can also:

• Watch game streams

• Attend professional competitions

• Research strategies

• Read immersive guides to your specific game

7. Apply for sponsorship

Many professional gamers have a sponsorship deal that helps them pay for competition entry fees and new equipment or provides an annual salary. In exchange, sponsorship companies ask that you promote their brand, wear their merchandise and maybe even mention them in interviews.

Cited Sources:

How to Become a Successful Professional Gamer? | UoPeople

How To Start a Gaming Career in 7 Steps | Indeed.com