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8. eSports athlete / coach / commentator

eSports is getting huge. As in really, really huge. There are now hundreds of teams worldwide gaming competitively. And we can’t blame the eSports aspirants – organizations are giving away prizes in the thousands and even millions of dollars. Companies are paying teams to promote their brands. Famous players appear in commercials and special events. So yes, the life of a professional eSports athlete can be quite profitable.

To become an eSports athlete, however, you’ll need to work hard and dedicate yourself to your game. This means hundreds of hours of practice every month. It means developing strategy, team work, critical thinking, and the ability to quickly adapt to constantly changing situations. In other words, you will basically be eating, drinking, and sleeping your chosen game. So if you don’t have what it takes to be a professional, don’t even think about entering the eSports scene – because the competition is brutal.

But there are other video game careers in eSports. If you know the game incredibly well, you can be a commentator. If you’re an ex-athlete, you can also be a coach and train the next generation of players.

As big as eSports is right now, it’s getting even bigger. So expect more and more job opportunities in the arena of eSports in the coming years!

So those are the 8 Awesome Video Game Careers That May Interest You. Feel we left something out? Share your opinions with us in the comments section below!

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