Gaming as a career is something that has been talked about for years, but it's only now starting to take off. There are a lot of different ways to go about it, but the most common way is to start out as a streamer on YouTube or Twitch, and work your way up from there.

One downside of being a streamer is that you have to literally be in front of a camera all day every day to be productive. Streaming is also a lot of work, and requires a lot of time and energy. If you're not prepared for that level of commitment, streaming might not be for you. There are also a lot of other factors to consider when thinking about becoming a streamer. For one thing, the amount of viewers you have affects how much money you can make from ad revenue. For another, there isn't really any job security as a streamer. If your stream isn't getting enough viewers, you might start to lose them and eventually lose your funding. As a result, a lot of streamers end up dropping out and going back to their full-time jobs. That being said, streaming is a viable option for someone looking to break into the gaming industry without a huge investment of money or time. As long as you have a decent camera and a reliable internet connection, you can usually get started right away.

Another popular option is to start an esports team and work towards making it into a professional league. This is something that's been growing in popularity over the past few years, as the popularity of esports continues to climb. The types of esports teams you can work for varying quite a bit. Some are more entertainment-oriented, while others are more focused on competitive play. Either way, this is a field with a lot of opportunity for someone who is looking to get into the industry. However, it does require quite a bit of initial investment in order to set up and maintain a team. You have to buy your equipment and train your players, as well as provide a healthy salary for your team members. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Esports can also be a very competitive field to get into, so you won't always be able to reap the rewards if your team doesn't succeed. The end goal of running a team is to make it into an esports league where you can earn some serious money. Then you'll be running your own show instead of working behind the scenes in a supportive role. This is a decision you have to make based on your own personal goals and priorities.

Becoming a professional gamer can be a lot of fun, but it takes a lot of work to become successful at it. If you have what it takes, then go for it!