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Overview
Gaming is no longer just a source of entertainment. It has become something that people can make money out of, if they’re good. With plenty of practice, individuals have been able to become professional gamers and earn lots of money for their talent. Before becoming a professional gamer, there are many different types of gamers that one might fit into. The categories include, “newbie,” “casual gamer,” “retrogamer,” and more. It is the “pro gamer” who makes money at what he does. “Pro gamers” are professional gamers who devote their time to gaming. Professional gamers have the potential to make hundreds of thousands of dollars per year by playing video games.

To become a professional gamer, gamers must choose the type of game they want to focus on, and devote all of their practice to. The second step is to get as informed as possible about the chosen game. This can involve talking with other gamers who enjoy the game, and get some extra help and tips on how to play the game. A third helpful step is to create a schedule for practicing the game. Gamers spend hours every day practicing their skills. Next, it is useful to notice any strengths and weaknesses the gamer has so that they can focus on improving these errors. The fifth helpful step is to challenge many other players, challenging players, to further develop gaming skills. A detailed list of how to become a professional gamer can be found here.

Those who follow steps such as the ones above, and are truly devoted to gaming can participate in online competitions and tournaments. Major League Gaming (MLG) is a site that allows just that. Another online gaming site is the Cyberathlete Professional League. These are both huge networking sites for gamers to connect. People can create an account and connect and compete with other gamers through this site.

In the United States, Johnathan Wendel is a very famous professional gamer. His screen name is Fatal1ty, and this is how he is known by most of his followers. Wendel is a very active member of the gaming community. Wendel started his career as a gamer in 1999, participating in the “Quake III Arena.” Since then, he has participated in a number of different games including “Aliens versus Predators 2,” “Doom 3,” “Painkiller,” “QuakeWorld,” “Quake III Arena,” “Quake 4,” and “Unreal Tournament 2003.” He has won $500,000 through participating in these games in different tournaments.

From South Korea, Lim Yo-Hwan is a professional gamer who specializes in “StarCraft,” an online computer game. His screen name is SlayerS_‘BoxeR’. He wins about $300,000 each year.

Professional gamers can play for cash and other prizes. If they are good at playing games, they can win thousands of dollars every year, and become a very famous player in gaming communities.

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