Hi, my name is Blitzern, and I want to know what my options are for a career in eSports. Whether it be an existing job or a role I could fill as an entrepreneur, eSports is what I'm passionate about. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 
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Career Options in eSports
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SomewhatMystia
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Disclaimer: I am just spitballing as I have zero experience in this, but here are a few off the top of my head.
Player, if you're really good and willing to put in the time for practice and skirmishes and all that. Probably the one that people want the most, but I'd imagine it's also one of the hardest to get into.
Commentating/shoutcasting would be good for those who also have a solid personality and voice, but you'd definitely need a large amount of analysis skills and in-depth knowledge.
Those are the two big ones that're popping out to me, but there's also stuff like managers, video editors, writers... and I'd imagine a ton more behind-the-scenes stuff. I did manage to get a bit of research done and there seems to be a general esports subreddit that focuses on the industry as a whole. You might wanna check it out if this thread doesn't take off.
Oh, one final note, maybe look into unpaid positions (be it official internships or just doing something on your own/with the community) to get some experience, if you haven't been doing it already.
Either way, good luck in following your passion!
Player, if you're really good and willing to put in the time for practice and skirmishes and all that. Probably the one that people want the most, but I'd imagine it's also one of the hardest to get into.
Commentating/shoutcasting would be good for those who also have a solid personality and voice, but you'd definitely need a large amount of analysis skills and in-depth knowledge.
Those are the two big ones that're popping out to me, but there's also stuff like managers, video editors, writers... and I'd imagine a ton more behind-the-scenes stuff. I did manage to get a bit of research done and there seems to be a general esports subreddit that focuses on the industry as a whole. You might wanna check it out if this thread doesn't take off.
Oh, one final note, maybe look into unpaid positions (be it official internships or just doing something on your own/with the community) to get some experience, if you haven't been doing it already.
Either way, good luck in following your passion!
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Manager, and coach are two other options.
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Perhaps you could be a tournament organizer? If there's a local card or video game shop, you could pitch the idea; it increases their revenue due to entry fees and generally increases the amount of people coming to the store. If your advertisement skills are on par, you could be very successful.
Or perhaps you're talking about something else?
Or perhaps you're talking about something else?
I'm actually working on that atm. Got 3 places that said they would be up for it, just need them to email me back.
I don't have any advice to offer you except if you want something you have to be willing to work hard for it. Don't ever expect a handout. Other than that, I wish you luck in your endeavors and I hope you reach your goals.
I'm prepared to work hard, and thanks alot. Assuming TO'ing goes well, creating something similar to CLASH Tournaments, VG Bootcamp, Tourney Locator, Team Sp00ky, etc. seems very interesting. Do you know if these are actual jobs?
Dylan_Tnga
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You're not going to make any money unless you are either
A) The best player of a given video game, or in the top level.... or just well known
B) EXTREMELY LUCKY
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If you're looking to make money, I wouldn't suggest a career in "Esports"
A) The best player of a given video game, or in the top level.... or just well known
B) EXTREMELY LUCKY
...
If you're looking to make money, I wouldn't suggest a career in "Esports"
Like if they do it as a full time job or if its just on the side.
Lucky is both.
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Bwett
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The world of eSports has yet to be tapped in any major way. Only Riot and Blizzard have made any real progress, but that's only two games.
There are many opportunities, but there is no standard. You'll need to be a trailblazer. Just do what you love, be consistent, be passionate, and be smart. That's what I did when I made TLOC.
There are many opportunities, but there is no standard. You'll need to be a trailblazer. Just do what you love, be consistent, be passionate, and be smart. That's what I did when I made TLOC.
Thanks for the advice; is TLOC full time for you?
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Use the edit button instead of posting more than one time in a row, pl0x.Like if they do it as a full time job or if its just on the side.
Lucky is both.
Merged these posts together for now.
Lily♫
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Have you seen ESL/ESEA/CEVO/Faceit for CS:GO? Along with all the other ladders. ESL/ESEA just paired together to make a 1,000,000$ league.
Bwett
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Although I have a day job, TLOC is a full time commitment. As for FPSs, I've yet to see their influence break into mainstream as successfully as Starcraft and LoL.
It doesn't really matter how much money is being offered. $1mil is nothing compared to any mainstream sport.
To put it quite bluntly, if I haven't heard someone talk about it outside of those that live in the scene, then it's not where it needs to be.
It doesn't really matter how much money is being offered. $1mil is nothing compared to any mainstream sport.
To put it quite bluntly, if I haven't heard someone talk about it outside of those that live in the scene, then it's not where it needs to be.
Also, you might want to start streaming once you get well-known. It might help pay the bills between tournaments. In addition, don't quit your day-job until you start to get a lot from your E-Sports occupation. Having a solid source of income is always a plus.