Have you imagined making money by playing video games? It seems like a pipe dream, but it’s actually possible.

The games industry has come far in terms of what it can offer to both game developers and its player communities. If you’re looking to make a buck off of gaming, then we have a few suggestions.

Keep in mind that there’s no such thing as ‘easy money’ when doing these jobs. There’s always some expectation to fulfill, some effort to invest, and some time to take.

But if you’re passionate about games, then you’ll find those challenges fulfilling and rewarding. Now, let’s look at how you can get Money Playing Games.

3 Legitimate Ways to Get Paid To Play Games

Each of the options suits a different type of person who wants to expand their gaming horizons and their wallets.

• If you’re not too serious about it, check out companies that host playtesting programmes from time to time.
• If you’re a hardcore gamer who’d love to connect with communities, streaming could be a brilliant direction.
• If you’re in need of a job, look for opportunities in the game testing and quality assurance departments.

Look out for playtesting programmes

Playtesting games is a great way to earn money playing games. If you’re not familiar with Playtesting, it’s a common user testing session where people are invited to try upcoming games in exchange for a reward.

With games entering closed and open betas every so often, it’s a great opportunity for you to dig right into playtesting. Depending on how in-depth the testing process is, you’d receive in-game bonuses, merchandise, and sometimes even a credit to your name.

However, there have been cases of studios hosting playtesting sessions that pay actual money. Usually, it’s a good idea to check out the studio’s website to see if they host these programmes. Normally, playtesting requires you to sign non-disclosure agreements so you don’t spill the beans on their secret game projects.

If you’d like to try your hand with playtesting, come join our Kwalee Pathfinders Programme. We’ll treat you with free snacks, insider info on the games industry, and a chance to play our upcoming PC and console games!

Become a Streamer

Between 2019 to 2020, the activity in the streaming industry skyrocketed to an astonishing 11.7%, and its estimated value is expected to reach $3.5 billion by 2025, according to PRNewswire. That would mean by 2025, we’d have one billion streamers covering video games.

Although that sounds like great news, the competition is growing fast and the market continues to saturate. Success rates fall because it’s difficult to put out new content consistently. Becoming a successful gaming streamer is not easy. Especially since they make anywhere between $3,000 to $5,000 each month.

But if you’re a social dazzler with great commentary on games, you might still make your mark in the game streaming business. And what’s better – you’d be living, breathing, and playing games! It’s best to look into the different gaming niches not being covered and see where you excel and innovate. Eventually, your community will see your content’s value and support you with real donations!

Become a QA Tester

Quality Assurance (QA) teams in the games industry are the unsung heroes behind making games as polished as they are. Interestingly, the most common way people enter the industry is through QA. Although the discipline is known for its low entry barrier, it does have a steep learning curve.

Most notably, you’ll spend a chunk of your time playtesting certain game sections over and over again. This can get tedious quickly, but if you’re the kind of gamer who:

• is genuinely good at using game mechanics to their fullest potential,
• enjoys spending hours on end cycling through a single level,
• and explores every nook and cranny to catch the smallest details,

then the job itself won’t feel any different, apart from the added benefit of getting paid for it! Additionally, inputs from QA can also help influence how the final game turns out for the masses, in certain instances. So if you can count on your gamer skills, you can count on becoming a QA tester.

Be mindful that as your role grows bigger, so does your list of technical responsibilities. These include testing not only games but also the game technologies they use, knowing how to recreate bugs, and fixing code-level issues by yourself as needed.

The tip that gets you ahead of everyone else in the gaming world

When people connect with content, that’s when their engagement rates go up. They want to see your passion seep through your work and your thoughts. So do the job because you love talking about and playing games, not just because you quite like money. This is how you can build your cred as both a gamer and a beta tester.

To jumpstart your journey as a ‘paid gamer’, check out our Kwalee Pathfinders programme for an opportunity to test our PC & Console games. Through it, we offer die-hard gamers a chance to get some game industry insights and some moolah to boot!

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