A VIDEO game analyst posted their best tips for going pro in a TikTok shared with almost 600,000 followers.
@Esportscenter is a social media hub for gaming content and advise trusted by gamers across the nation.
Gaming has become a viable profession over the course of the last few years – the average e-sports player makes between $50,000 and $75,000 a year, according to EsportsGrizzly.
And the earnings ceiling goes much higher.
Pro gamers like the FaZe Clan are pulling in endorsement deals and reaching celebrity status – a pro gamer called Ninja even appeared in the Ryan Reynolds’ movie Free Guy!
Professional gaming is profitable, non-discriminatory by age, and borderless (though sanctions against Russia may affect a few players’ earnings) – here are Esportscenter’s top tricks for playing at the highest level.
The first snippet of advice is to drop listening to music while playing video games.
Most games have subtle but immersive sound tracks that can guide a player toward rewards.
In the game Fortnite, a light, shimmery sound can be heard when a player is near a payload box – you’ll miss it with tunes or a podcast blaring.
“Sound in video games is way more important than you think,” the TikToker said. “It can really give you a competitive edge over your opponent.”
Next, Esportscenter advises against passing judgement against a game because of its design or artwork.
Video games have always had funky designs for characters and worlds – just take a look at Mario Party’s anti-heroes Wario and Waluigi.
Elon Musk is a fan of video games and has said the best engineers are video game developers – you could miss out on a good time by dismissing their work.
Lastly, the TikTok advises against being a selfish teammate.
“You may be the best player out there, but you don’t need to score every point or get every kill,” they said.
Esports coaches and organizations are looking for players that are skillful and collaborative.
“Even the best of the best have good teamwork skills,” the TikTok concluded.
