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Selling In-Game Items for Profit

Posted by on June 15, 2014 No comments

How?

In many games, if you find something especially rare, chances are that this can be sold for money. This goes mainly for multiplayer and MMORPGs, but sometimes people are willing to buy accounts to single-player games as well. The amount of money that an item or in-game artifact can be sold for, varies greatly depending on how rare it is and how popular the game is at the moment. Diablo 3 actually had this as a built in function initially, but it was removed after some time. However, it is not only items that can be sold and bought, but also other things like game-currency or help leveling up a character. Again, this mostly applies to MMORPGs, like World of Warcraft for example.

What is required?

In many cases, these items can only be found after a lot of time has been invested in the game. By this I mean that greater items might only be found in game zones accessible only to high level characters. Because the chances of finding these items are relatively small for the most part, one might require patience to grind and go through the same areas over and over until it’s found. All in all, this process goes a lot smoother if you actually enjoy the game you’re playing. Lastly, you’ll need someone who wants to buy the items and artifacts that you’ve found. If you have a high level character, one option might be to offer “power-leveling”, where you provide the service of helping someone else with less experience leveling up their character.

Where to find a buyer?

There are several sites online, where you can find potential buyers, or put the item up for auction. One of them is http://www.playerauctions.com/. If you’re having a hard time deciding which game to play, this can also be a great site for gauging the popularity of the trading for a certain game. The list of games available is constantly expanding, and whether you play World of Warcraft, Path of Exile, Diablo 3, Hearthstone, or some completely different game, chances are that some content can be traded. If this is something that interests you, I suggest checking out Player Auctions to see if they have your game listed.

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Playing Marketglory for Cash

Posted by on April 29, 2014 No comments

What is Marketglory?

It’s a browser based strategy game, where in-game earnings can be converted to real money. The system is very similar to what is used in “Anno 1777”, which is discussed more in depth over in this article. But I found Marketglory to have an interface that is much easier to understand and navigate. This is in my opinion the best online browser-game that can generate real cash, which is why I dedicated a whole article to it. Even though it isn’t any kind of beta testing, I still think it’s a great and fun way to make some extra cash online.

How does it work?

There are several ways to earn money in this game. But basically, the reward from almost every activity is determined by energy, and productivity levels. Energy is gained from different factors like food, clothing etc. Experience increases from working, and knowledge builds from reading books. These three variables are then used to calculate productivity. This might sound complicated, but it really isn’t when you see it for yourselves. Based on energy and productivity levels, a reward is given from working, fighting and doing other activities in game. When you started to get a hang of the game and how it works, you have the opportunity to start your own company in a wide range of different areas and compete with other players. If you want to dig in even deeper, there are many additional features, one example is the possibility of buying stocks, participating in wars, or challenging other players in the arena. The creators of this game have also made one that is played like a football (soccer) manager, which I haven’t tried out myself, mainly because I have very limited knowledge about the sport.

Tips

I would suggest starting out by just working once every day (which is the maximum limit), fighting 10 times each day and buying dairy from the local market before doing this, to maximize profit. Reading a few articles between fights can also be a good idea, because this also restores energy levels. But there are different ways to go about it, and this is just my own preference. Try out what works for you and let me know what you think over here on the contact form.

If you want to try it out, just click the link below:

Marketglory (referral link)

Marketglory (non-referral link)

Make Money Playing Free Browser Games Online

Posted by on April 4, 2014 No comments

Four Different Games

You know those games that are playable right from the browser window, without having to download the application. They are often played just to pass the time when we have nothing else to do. But some of them actually makes it possible to earn money by playing. And there is no need to invest any of your own hard earned cash in order to play, unless you want to. In this article, I’ll talk about the four different browser games that I have found, which makes it possible to make money. So here it goes:

1.

The first one is called “Anno 1777”. The interface can look a bit complicated the first time you see it, but it’s not that difficult after a couple of tries. Anno 1777 is like a virtual world taking place in the year stated in its name, where many different aspects of society are included. For example creating your own companies and working for others, making war and obtaining slaves. There are several virtual currencies which can then be exchanged for real money. The link I’m posting below is a referral link from my account. You are of course welcome to go directly to their site or use another link, but I believe a referrer is needed in order for someone to join.

Anno 1777

2.

The second game is called “Golden Towns”. It is created by the same company as “Anno 1777”, and the concept is pretty similar. The big difference here is that the graphics and interface looks much more appealing and it’s easier to navigate. This game is more like the other ones that can be found online, where you manage a town and its buildings, although this is a bit more complex. This link is also a referral link from my account, but I don’t think you need to go through it in order to join this game, unless you want to help me out.

Golden Towns

3.

The third game on this list is “Dungeons and Treasures”. I haven’t had the time to try this one out myself, but plan on doing it in the near future. It’s a first-person interface where the player clicks his or her way through dungeons with monsters. The goal is to level up your character and find treasures. At the end of the month, points can be converted to real money if enough has been gained. If you decide to try it out, please let me know what you think.

Dungeons and Treasures

4.

The last game is “Virtonomics”. This is a business simulator, which is also used to increase players economic skills. I have not yet tried this out because it looked pretty difficult, but I imagine that it would be fun once I’d get a hang of it. So I’ll definitely check this game out and update this soon.

Virtonomics

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Using Crowdsourcing to get Software Testing Experience

Posted by on February 23, 2014 No comments

Experience

When starting out in the software testing industry, it can prove difficult finding your first job. This goes for almost every kind of industry, previous experience is needed in order to get work, and a job is needed to get experience. This turns into a bad circle where basically you need a job to get one. So what can we do about this? There are several ways to make yourself more attractive to employers. Getting a software testing certificate from one of the big companies can definitely increase your chances of landing a job. But another way to get experience, and earning a bit of money at the same time, is through crowdsourcing. For those of you who have never heard of this, it is like outsourcing to a large group of people, where everyone gets smaller tasks to complete.

How does it work?

There are various resources online, where game/software testers can sign up and apply for work. After registration, there is usually a trial period for new employees, where they get to learn and show their skills. Some sites assign new people with a mentor during the starting period, who will help them and answer questions. So when registration is completed, all you have to do is look around the site for projects that you wish to participate in. The more active you are, the more projects will become available to you, assuming that the previous ones are correctly completed. The reward varies between different projects, and some of them offers provisional payment when bugs are found. By working with crowdsourcing as a tester, you improve the skills needed, get experience working in this field, and make some money on the same time.

Resources

So now I guess you’re eager to start, and wondering where to find these sites. One of them is called Crowdsourcing, and can be found HERE. Just click the “For testers” tab, then “Become a tester”, and you’ll find additional information as well as a link to sign up. Another great site is UTEST. You can sign up as a tester by clicking the “Join Our Community” button on the top right corner of their site. These are just suggestions, so feel free to look around and see if you find something that suits you better. Hope you find this article helpful, feel free to contact us if you have any further tips.

How To Get Paid To Play Video Games By Streaming

Posted by on February 6, 2014 No comments

What is game streaming?

Professional gaming is a fast-growing industry. The best players in certain games have become celebrities. Fans are able to watch them play online, through live streams. But streaming is not exclusive to pros, and regular players can have their own channels as well.

How can this produce money?

There are several ways of how to get paid to play video games on your stream. Just like on television, popular streams can show commercial ads. Another way, is to offer viewers the option of subscribing to your channel, which could grant them certain benefits in exchange for cash. Donations made by fans are also common, to support the streamer. Generally, a greater number of viewers creates more income. There are many individuals, making their entire salary through streaming games.

What games are most popular?

Competitive elements attracts viewers. Oftentimes, people are playing the game themselves, and want to improve their skill by watching someone with more experience. The games with most success in this area momentarily, are:

– League of Legends

– Call of Duty

– Hearthstone

– Dota 2

For a list of active channels, check out the twitch directory.

What makes a stream successful?

If you’re still wondering how to get paid to play video games, here are some tips to gain popularity and viewers. One way to obtain a closer connection with the people watching, is by using a camera to interact. Even though the stream might be focused on the game itself, many viewers enjoy being able to see the person who is playing. Think about what you would like to see from someone else, interact and talk with followers, answer their questions. There are several ways to create returning visitors, try to bond with them.

If you do have a lot of skill and experience in the game your playing, it is certainly helpful, but not the only factor. People like watching someone with a unique personality, so don’t try to hide personal traits. That being said, practicing the game in question to get better, is a very good idea. Some streamers do giveaways in order to obtain more viewers. If you want a better understanding about qualities that is beneficial as a streamer, check out some of the big channels over at Twitch. Read their chat and try figuring out what makes them popular with viewers. As a last point, choosing a game with many players opens up more opportunities. Having said that, playing something that you yourself enjoy, often makes it more fun for others to watch as well, and you’ll have a greater time doing it.