Rok 2007 i analiza, czy granie w gry wideo to dobra ścieżka zawodowa. Ledwie 12 lat, a YouTube+Twitch+Esport zmieniły wszystko.
Over the next three years, David Walsh, aka “Walshy,” will make at least $250,000 playing videogames. A recent addition to Major League Gaming’s competitive roster, Walshy also stands to make an additional $10,000 per tournament win, not to mention extra cash through product endorsement. Barely in his twenties, Walshy brags that he now makes more money than his parents.
Za: Games For Windows, Luty 2007
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But it turns out that the really big money in play for pay isn’t in tournament competition. Independent gaming consultants who advise game companies on a game’s market potential can earn upwards of $200,000 a year.
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Unfortunately, the only way to become an independent game consultant is to first become a respected game reviewer for a national media outlet. That’s going to require something more than just a steady hand at the joystick.
Tom Russo, editorial director at the G4 network, claims that reviewers for G4 can earn up to $120,000 a year. Meanwhile, staff writers for game magazines can earn salaries ranging anywhere from around $30,000 to $80,000 a year depending on experience and the publication. An alternative is writing strategy guides. The pay is adequate—around a $10,000 fl at fee for a two-month project, which includes both gaming
and writing.
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Machinimists who produce videos using computer games have been paid as much as $10,000 for a single project, according to Ingrid Moon, program director for Machinima.com.
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According to Ubisoft, a Frag Doll can (part of demonstration team) earn as much as $35,000 a year, depending on how much she writes and how many events she’s willing to attend.
