Why do so many people want to become pro gamers? Find out why thousands of kids dream of going pro!
Why You Should Become a Professional Gamer?
Are you thinking of becoming an esport pro? With millions of dollars and international fame up for grabs, we don’t blame you. Here is some inspiration to keep you focused on your goal whenever you have a bad training session or an early exit from a tournament.
1. Massive Prize Pools
It wasn’t that long ago that $10,000 was considered a massive prize pool. The opportunities to earn a full-time living from tournaments were limited. However, now it is commonplace for tournaments to have $1 million prize pools or more! A single tournament win can result in life-changing money. Back in 2019, a 16-year-old American became an instant millionaire when he won the Fortnite World Cup and pocketed $3 million. There are now hundreds of esport gamers who have won millions of dollars from tournament winnings alone. You can see a list of the richest gamers at game-boss.
Esports are only becoming more popular and prize pools are expected to continue to rise. In 5 years or so prize pools could easily reach the 8 figure mark. Now is the best time to take your gaming seriously and compete for these huge cash prizes!
2. Play Your Favorite Game For a Living
What would you rather do, sit in an office 8 hours a day working a job you hate or be paid to play your favorite game? The choice is obvious! The main reason most gamers want to go pro is that they love gaming and want to spend all day playing it. Before the esports boom pros were super happy just to earn enough money to survive. They didn’t care about becoming rich or famous; they wanted to game all day and still be able to afford rent and food.
Doing something you love for a living is a major reason why so many kids want to become pro gamers. However, the esports pro training sessions are known for being intense. Many talented gamers can’t handle the grind and end up quitting. But for the truly dedicated and passionate it is an amazing lifestyle.
3. Esports Can Make You Famous
Esports players are now as famous as actors and athletes. They have massive followings on social media and millions of people around the world tune in to watch them play. A large percentage of wannabe pros want to experience this fame and everything that comes with it.
It is hard not to want a taste of the fame that esports can bring when you open up a top player’s Instagram and see them flying on private jets, hanging out with celebrities, dining at the finest restaurants, and traveling around the world. Many young gamers are chasing this kind of fairy-tale lifestyle. Of course, only a very select few get to achieve this level of fame but that doesn’t stop millions of players around the world from dreaming!
4. Travel the World
Esports tournaments are hosted all over the world! The top players are constantly catching flights to Europe, South America, North America, and Asia. If you dream of seeing the world then esports can make the dream a reality. Even better, you will get paid to travel!
Some of the top gaming destinations in the world are Singapore, Shanghai, Cologne, Los Angeles, Seoul, and Rio de Janeiro. These are not just amazing places to compete in esports tournaments but are also stunning cities with amazing sights to check out.
5. Partner With Massive Brands
As esports continues to grow in popularity the biggest and most recognizable brands in the world have been partnering with esports teams and players. Some of the companies who are investing in esports include Red Bull, Monster, Gucci, Amazon, Intel, and even Louis Vuitton.
The esports players are now being paid millions to advertise products and even create their own line of products. If you ever dreamed of having your own line of clothes and working with the top companies then start working on your gaming skills.
Wrapping Up
Who wouldn’t want to become an esports pro when the top players are traveling around the world and earning millions of dollars while playing their favorite game? If you are a gaming enthusiast then becoming a pro seems like a dream life. However, it can be a challenging lifestyle as you are expected to practice 8 hours a day, and if you don’t perform you are quickly cut. Comment below why you want to become an esports pro!
I'm a published author and proud US Army veteran who happens to be a gamer, so I decided to combine the two and love every minute of it! Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments and I'll be sure to get back to you.
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