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Yes Virginia, you can make money as a Game ExpertJ
If you find yourself
playing video games day-in and day-out, you might be a prime candidate for
establishing yourself as a gaming expert. All you need is a good knowledge of a
wide range of games and gaming systems, and of course, a lot of patience. The rewards
are phenomenal and in the end, you'll be a better person for it.
So what is an expert
anyway? Just what is it that qualifies anyone to be an expert on anything?
Since there aren't any colleges that offer degrees in this genre, we can
qualify any gamer as an expert who has the qualities descrembed above. So if
you have the knowledge or ability to play a game skillfully - and you enjoy
solving problems, you could probably claim the rights to an expert status.
Just be sure that you
ensure your own growth in the gaming industry. Part of being an expert is
admitting that there's always more to learn and in the gaming industry, this
should never be a hard thing to pull off. By exposing yourself to new games and
new game systems, you can turn every opportunity to play with one into an
opportunity to learn more than what you already know. In doing so, you'll learn
tons of new strategies and widen your resourcefulness as a point of help to
others.
You could also make
multiple efforts to collaborate with others involved with video games. Get off
the game and get out into the public so that you can network and discuss your
discoveries with others. Networking gives you the wonderful opportunities to
share or swap secrets, teach others, and learn a little something new at the
same time. And the relationships that you build as a result are simply
invaluable. There's probably no other way you could gain access to little known
gaming secrets than to network among the best gamers around.
If you're completely
dedicated toward becoming a gaming expert, consider taking some classes in game
programming. Seek out and apprenticeship and find training programs that are
offered in both your local area and the gaming industry as a whole. This is an
excellent way to learn everything anyone would ever want to know about gaming,
and its a good entrance into the gaming industry if you aren't too crazy about
making a commitment to a full time gaming career.
You could also subscribe
to gaming magazines, participate in online discussion boards, or sign up for
book clubs that focus on gaming material.
Take note that your status
as a gaming expert may not always be appreciated. Strong criticisms - whether
right or wrong - come with the glory of being perceived as the "answer to
everything." As an example, you may be rejected for an opportunity that
you feel you're perfect for, or you may experience the spew of a
less-than-experienced heckler. The first rule of thumb is to not take rejection
or spew personally. People may be jealous of your position, or they may want to
test you just to see how much you really do (or don't) know. The reasons behind
these reactions to your assistance don't really matter as long as you're
confident about the quality and value behind your help. A true expert looks
past these things and they constantly look for ways to improve themselves.