In today’s digital era, Mobile Gaming is not just a way to pass time but has become a full-time career. Especially with games like BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), Free Fire, and CODM (Call of Duty Mobile), millions of people are earning money. If you are also good at gaming and wondering, “Can I really make money by playing games?” the answer is YES!
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You can earn a good amount of money by gaming, and you don’t even need a big investment for this. If you have a smartphone, you can record your gameplay with screen recording, add voice-over, and upload videos on social media to earn. And if you have a PC/Laptop, you can even create face-cam videos and start earning.
In this blog, we will understand step-by-step how you can generate income from Mobile Gaming.
1. YouTube Gaming Channel
If you can showcase good gameplay, YouTube can be your biggest income source.
How?
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Live stream BGMI, Free Fire, CODM
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Upload tips & tricks, tutorials, tournaments videos
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Create funny gaming moments or highlight reels
How will you earn?
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YouTube AdSense
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Super Chat & Memberships
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Brand Sponsorships
YouTube AdSense (Earnings from Ads)
Once your YouTube channel crosses 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours, you can join the YouTube Partner Program.
After that, ads will start running on your videos (before video, mid-roll ads, banner ads). The more views and watch time, the higher your ad revenue.
In the gaming niche, ad earnings are good because the audience is young and highly active.
Example: If one of your videos gets 100,000 views and the gaming niche CPM (Cost Per 1000 views) is $1–$2, you can earn $100–$200 from that video.
Super Chat & Stickers (Earning from Live Streams)
When you live stream BGMI, Free Fire, or CODM, viewers watch your gameplay and interact with you in the chat.
Super Chat and Super Stickers allow viewers to pay money to send highlighted messages during your stream.
Example: A viewer may donate $1, $5, or even $10 during your live stream.
This feature works best for loyal fans and an active gaming community.
Channel Memberships (Monthly Subscription)
YouTube allows you to offer paid memberships to your subscribers.
Viewers can pay $1, $3, $5 (or more) per month to become your exclusive member.
In return, you can offer them special benefits like:
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Exclusive emojis and badges
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Members-only live chat
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Private Q&A sessions
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Early access to videos
Example: If 500 subscribers take a $2/month membership = $1,000 extra monthly income.
Brand Sponsorships
Gaming brands (headphones, mobiles, internet services, energy drinks, etc.) sponsor popular gamers.
In sponsorship deals, brands pay you to promote their products in your videos.
Earnings from sponsorships depend on views and reach.
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Small creators may earn free gadgets, coupons, or $100–$200 per deal.
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Big creators (with millions of subscribers) can get $5,000+ per deal.
Example: A mobile company may ask you to review their new gaming phone and use it in your live stream.
✅ In simple words:
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AdSense = Money from views
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Super Chat = Money from fans during live stream
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Memberships = Monthly income from loyal fans
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Sponsorship = Money from brands
Example: Jonathan Gaming (BGMI), Total Gaming (Free Fire)
2. Live Streaming Platforms
Apart from YouTube, there are many other platforms where you can live stream and earn money.
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Twitch
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Loco (India-based)
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Facebook Gaming
Twitch (World’s Biggest Gaming Platform)
What is it?
Twitch is an international live streaming platform, especially famous for gaming. Millions of people watch games live here and support streamers.
How does it work?
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Create a free Twitch account and start live streaming.
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Viewers support you through ads, donations, subscriptions, and bits (virtual currency).
How do you earn?
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By joining the Twitch Affiliate Program or Partner Program.
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Subscriptions (start at $4.99/month)
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Bits (viewers cheer with bits, and you earn money per bit)
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Sponsorships and brand deals
Example: A good Twitch streamer can easily earn $500–$2,000 per month.
Loco (India-based Gaming Platform)
What is it?
Loco is an Indian live streaming platform, especially for BGMI, Free Fire, and esports tournaments. It is also called “India’s Twitch.”
How does it work?
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Start your channel as a streamer on Loco.
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Viewers send you Loco Coins (virtual currency).
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You can later convert these coins into real money.
How do you earn?
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Loco Coins, Subscriptions, and Brand collaborations.
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Hosting esports tournaments also adds to your earnings.
Example: If you want to target an Indian audience, Loco is the best choice.
Facebook Gaming
What is it?
A separate platform by Facebook for gaming creators. It gives you access to global audiences and the reach of Facebook.
How does it work?
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Create your Facebook Gaming Creator Page.
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Start streaming → Viewers send you Stars (Facebook’s virtual currency).
How do you earn?
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Facebook Stars (1 Star ≈ $0.01)
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Fan Subscriptions ($4.99/month)
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Brand Sponsorships & Ads
Example: If a stream gets 10,000 Stars, the streamer earns around $100.
Which one should you choose?
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If you want a Global audience → Twitch
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If you want an Indian audience (BGMI/Free Fire) → Loco
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If you already have a Facebook audience → Facebook Gaming
✅ Summary:
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Twitch → Subscriptions, Ads, Donations
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Loco → Loco Coins, Subscriptions, Sponsorships
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Facebook Gaming → Stars, Fan Subscriptions, Ads
On these platforms, viewers support you via donations, subscriptions, and virtual gifts.
3. Esports Tournaments
Esports gaming has become a billion-dollar industry. National and international tournaments are held for BGMI, Free Fire, and CODM.
If you are a pro-level gamer, you can join esports teams.
Winning tournaments can give you cash prizes worth thousands of dollars.
Example: Free Fire India Championship, BGMI Masters Series, CODM World Championship
4. Game Coaching & Paid Tips
If your gameplay is strong, you can earn by coaching beginners.
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Train students on Discord, Telegram, or personal classes.
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Offer one-to-one paid coaching sessions.
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Sell strategy guides, eBooks, or paid PDFs.
5. Affiliate Marketing & Sponsorships
Affiliate marketing is very popular in the gaming niche.
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Promote gaming phones, headphones, controllers, keyboards, mouse, gaming chairs.
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Join affiliate programs of Amazon, Flipkart, or gaming brands.
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Monthly income can also be generated through sponsorships.
6. Gaming Content Creation (Shorts/Reels)
Short-form content is the fastest growing today.
Upload gaming highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels.
Going viral brings followers quickly.
Monetization on these platforms gives extra income.
7. Game Testing Jobs
Many gaming companies hire pro gamers to test their new games.
You get paid for reporting bugs, glitches, and giving improvement suggestions.
Such jobs are also available on freelancing platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.
8. Gaming Merchandise Store
If you have a strong gaming community, you can build your own brand.
Sell:
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Gaming T-shirts, caps, hoodies
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Mousepads, stickers, mugs
By selling merchandise with your gaming name/character, you can generate passive income.
9. How Much Can You Earn from Mobile Gaming?
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Beginners: $100 – $200 per month
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Intermediate gamers: $500 – $1,000 per month
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Pro gamers & streamers: $5,000+ per month
Earnings depend on your skills, consistency, and audience size.
Final Words
If you love playing BGMI, Free Fire, or CODM and are ready to work hard, mobile gaming can give you both career and money. Initially, the competition may feel tough, but if you create regular content, participate in tournaments, and engage with your audience, you can build a strong career and full-time income from your favorite games.
👉 Remember: Gaming is not just about playing, it’s about skill, strategy, and smart monetization that make it one of the easiest ways to earn money.
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