Gaming as a profession

Gaming is an activity that refers to playing electronic games, which relates to a hobby. Gaming have lots of purposes such as relaxation and having fun. There are two types of games. There are offline games, which you can play without internet and multiplayer games, which you can meet online friends even communities. Popular online games have their big events which is watched by many people around the world. This even is called e-sport events. Many people think that gaming can be used as a profession due to this popularity.

There are many jobs that are related to gaming and also in high demand, such as game developing, game designers, and professional gamer. Many young freelance teenagers can make a living out of these jobs and they do their jobs as a hobby. Not all teenagers can do these jobs because it takes a specific skills and experience. For example, in order to be a game developer, you need coding and animating skills. Gaming industries often offers high salaries because of these provisions.

Gaming is a career that you can count on during the long run with an 8.6% employment rate, which is bigger than Hollywood, music, and book industries. Games are now dominating the PC, phones, consoles, and tablets. Being a game designer in a small team can entertain a worldwide audience. For example, angry bird is a game with various types that people still play until this day. Even a small team can make such a phenomenal game. Imagine if you’re working in AAA companies, such as ubisoft, steam, and EA.

A gaming degree can also be an alternative to other jobs and careers with a decent payment, for emaple, an audio worker, web design, animator, and so on. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects 417.605 jobs to be opened in gaming through Asian and Europe. These jobs have an average salary about $73.864, while the highest salary was about %220.000. In just one or two years of working, a teenager can expect %53.000 at the low end.

Overall gaming is a suitable job for young generations because a teenager can do their jobs as a hobby with high payments. With gaming, it can provide the needs above the average person.

Written by: Edward Jefferson & Refael Arifin