Gaming surged in demands and popularity in this pandemic. Let’s talk about streamers and professional gamers. Video game streamers do not necessarily have to be professional gamers, but professional gamers can stream video gameplay to garner viewership. The similarity in these two walks of life is that they both can earn a living as well as receiving sponsorship.
But the question is, how do you actually be a streamer or professional gamer if you’re just a normal day-to-day gamer where competing amongst those of the worthy ones seems more like a far-fetched dream? Continue reading to find out now!
The Game Matters
First and foremost, choose your game. You can play multiple games but there has to be one where you are able to knock opponents down easily. This is the game where you will be spending most of your time in, so you need to make sure that this game is the right one for you.
The Size of Screens
After that, you will need to choose your platform. PCs, mobile, and console gaming attracts different audiences. Even though most e-tournaments are PC based platforms, streamers can choose from different platforms to showcase gameplay as most viewers would like to see how a game looks on different screen sizes.
Patience is Key
You will need to practice. Understand the systems of the game. Know the rules and your opponents. This part of the process requires effort and discipline as the more you practice, the better you become. Use this part of the process to determine your special skill set as well. Try to figure out if you are better in the frontline or in the backline of attacks.
Battle It Out
Once you’ve gotten the skills and techniques down, you will need to network and market your skills. Go to conventions, self-register into local tournaments, and beat top-rankers in your community to gain recognition. The right people will pay attention as they are always scouting for new talents.
Good Teamplay is Good Gameplay
Once you’ve gotten some recognition, it’s best if you join a team of gamers. Being in teamplay is generally more engaging and exciting as the amount of people involved is higher. But choose your team players right, or at least choose the right team. This is because with incredible team play skills and chemistry amongst the team members, you will be able to support and lead when the situation needs it.
Work it Till You Earn It
E-tournaments are the main stages for you and your team to showcase your gaming talents. This stage is where the real fight goes down, as potential sponsors and investors are present in order to choose their next big ambassadors for their brand or product.
This is the full cycle. You play to get sponsorships for you and your team for future e-tournaments. Video game streamers garner sponsorships with the help of their viewers. The more viewers you have, the higher the chance of getting sponsored. And using sponsored products while streaming will not only help sponsors in promoting and marketing their brands but also help you sustain your loyal viewerships.
Do YOU Have What It Takes?
With all that is said, it is understandable that a job in the frontline of gaming is not for everyone, because it is easier said than done. You will need a high level of discipline and patience in order to get to the big stage. But if you truly are passionate about battling in the arena of guns and fights, you can give it a go. But ultimately, the real deal is, do you have what it takes to be a streamer or professional gamer?