Play for Pay: What's It Like to Be a Pro Gamer?
Introducing an audience to the people behind the professional gamer job title. What is an average day like for a pro gamer? How much time do they spend behind the keyboard? Are they mobbed by fans, pressed by PR requests? What's it like existing as a celebrity athlete in a purely digital landscape? Some aspects of the career are far more mundane than one might guess, while others will surprise.
Presenters
Andrew Tomlinson
Founder & Owner
CSA
Ian Barker
The Daily Dot LLC
Lydia Picknell
Co-Owner/Asst Mgr
PARADIGM
Shahzeb Khan
Player
Optic Gaming
Details
Access
Music Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge, Music Festival Wristband, Film Festival Wristband, Artist Wristband, Guest Pass
Format
Event Type
Sessions
Track
SXSW Gaming
Level
Intermediate