Becoming A Professional Gamer in A World of Esports

sports gamers or athletes as they are called, are players with exceptional talent at one or more video games. The most famous of them are those who have made it a profession in their own right and made a living from their talent.

In most countries where esports is recognized, professional esports players tend to lead a happy life because they are doing what they love and even more when they win tournaments.

More and more enthusiasts, on the strength of this, are planning to embark on this new profession. However, even if in the eyes of some people it may at first seem easy, even childish, becoming a professional video game player. It must be said that it requires a lot of effort, but can be very rewarding.

In this article, we will talk about how to become a professional gamer in the ever-growing world of esports.

Based on the backgrounds and experiences of famous pro sports players, it is possible to chart a path for new players to become pros. We have retained five essential steps to become a pro.

Choose a Game and Specialize

This is the first and most important step in becoming a pro gamer. Most e-sports champions are specialists in one of the most competitive games in the world. It is therefore recommended to choose from the games that are well established in the world of esports. Games like League of Legends, Dota 2, PUBG, Fortnite and Valorant.

The choice of the game is also strategic because the big tournaments today are based on flagship games such as the ones mentioned above. This is how you can join an esports team.

We should not forget the other types of video games that are less popular in esports but still have a strong community. Fighting games such as Tekken, Mortal Combat, and those dedicated to traditional sports, such as football, still draw crowds of enthusiasts. You will therefore have to choose from these sets and gain mastery over all mechanics and aspects of the chosen video game.

Equip Yourself With All The Necessary Equipment

To become a pro gamer, you need to make sure you have the right equipment. Every good player should have a console or a computer that allows him to play in optimal conditions. This implies owning the latest generation console or gaming PC that is specially designed for gaming.  Improved performance and characteristics such as graphics cards or memory.

This also applies to accessories like keyboards, mouses, headsets, gaming chairs, and tables for comfort. It certainly takes a lot of money, because these items are not cheap, but you can think of it as investment.

"The pros familiarize themselves by playing at home, with the same equipment as those available to them in tournaments." - Cost Team

Train Relentlessly

No matter how talented you are, it's your relentlessness in training that will make all the difference against other equally talented players. Practice will allow you to understand the basic mechanics of the game, learn specific skills, and develop your reflexes in the game. This is more necessary if you are a beginner player.

Becoming a professional player in the world of esports means having keen senses, a good memory, and your ability to adapt to circumstances. These qualities can help you to quickly develop strategies that can lead you to victory.

In the world of esports, video games are constantly improving and game strategies can quickly become ineffective after an update on a game.

To avoid this, the pros keep themselves informed and train for several hours per day. You might as well say that becoming a professional player will be quite difficult for someone who only devotes a few free hours to it by the way. The most known players train more than 10 hours a day.

Joining A Team

Esports is above all a team sport. Playing with other players better than you, or just watching them play, can really help you improve in order to reach your goal. For team games, joining a team is the least you can do to adjust to the pace of team play and discover how other players play.

If you are good enough, you'll have no trouble finding and joining an esports team on the online esports forums or discord channels.

This will allow you to learn other strategies, share innovative ideas, show off your skills, and gain good reputation by working with top players. The more quality players your team has, the better it will be for you. In other words, you should not choose the first team you find. Know your value and skills.

Competing and Getting Noticed

This is the best way to get your name out there and sell yourself. For a professional player, social media is where to shine. There are also several local, national, and international tournaments in which you can participate.

Esports events will allow you to climb the ranks, climb the world rankings, and perhaps get recruited by popular teams of pros such as Cloud9, Fnatic, Vitality, or Astralis. Joining these teams would significantly increase your participation in the biggest tournaments in the world. These major competitions are what esports pros dream of being a part of: The International based on the Dota 2 game, League of Legends World Championship, Overwatch League Championship, and the World Championship of Online Poker.

You can also demonstrate your skills by streaming live on websites such as Twitch, Nimo, Facebook and Youtube. While doing so, you can send your best outplays to famous channels on Youtube and have them refer to your stream Facebook page or Youtube channel.

Final Thought

Being a professional gamer is now one of the most rewarding professions in terms of income. Gone are the days where people used to look down on you and consider you inactive. In countries that support esports, you can be considered as athletes and have passports just like Messi and LeBron James.

If you believe in yourself, we encourage you to pursue your dream and establish a career in gaming. This is just the start and more games will make it to the scene. Choose where you want to shine and focus all your energy on it.