The Different Ways to Get Paid While Playing Video Games

gaming streaming Jun 27, 2022

 

Believe it or not, people actually get paid to play their favourite video games. There used to be a time when parents, particularly moms, would scream at their kids to stop playing those noisy things on the telly. Nowadays, their teenage kids would be making loads of money just by playing a couple of levels of their games.

This may not come as a surprise, given that there are now countless streamers online showing off their gameplay. That being said, you may be wondering how those streamers are making their money just by playing games. To answer that, here are just a few examples.

 

  •  Sponsorship

Sponsorship is the most common way that gamers who stream make money. The streamer will get a percentage of the channel's monthly revenue depending on the size, which is usually what the channel's audience can reach. Aside from that, more popular streamers can also get sponsorships from various companies.

 

  •  Subscriptions

Depending on how much audience a streamer has gathered, they can also get paid for subscriptions. This means viewers who want to get unique content can subscribe and pay a certain amount every month. These payments are then sent directly to the streamer's PayPal account, ensuring that the platform itself doesn't take a cut.

 

  •  Donations

Donations are similar to subscriptions in the sense that it goes directly to the streamer's PayPal account after the viewer finishes their donation. However, the viewer will only get a special reward depending on the amount of money donated.

 

  •  Merchandise and Physical Products

This is a very effective way of earning money. Just by launching an online shop on an e-commerce platform, streamers can sell their official t-shirts, hoodies, and other products related to their brand. It may not be much, but it's a good start. At least, most streamers can get some money from the sales of those accessories.

 

  •  Affiliates

In addition to the platform itself, streamers can get paid with affiliate programs. This means that streamers can earn a percentage of every product their viewers purchase through the affiliate link.

 

What Are the Things I Need to Be a Successful Gaming Streamer?

Not much, really. Just make sure that you have the right equipment, such as a gaming console, a powerful laptop, and the internet. Also, make sure that you have the right microphone to avoid any unnecessary noises on your gameplay.

 

Conclusion

Playing video games is an enjoyable activity, but it can also be very profitable. As a matter of fact, people are actually making a lot of money out of it. Depending on how much audience an individual can build up, they can make that amount of money that many people earn every year.

It doesn't really apply to people who are just starting out, though. This is because it may take at least a few months before an individual can build an audience. But don't be discouraged; you don't need to be a professional gamer after all just to make a living with this "career path." All you need is the right equipment, a good internet connection, and a whole lot of personality.

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