How to earn money by playing games? What are the profitable online games in 2026: Part 2

Continuing from the previous article《How to earn money by playing games? What are the profitable online games in 2026》.

Method 5: Game content creation (strategy guides, reviews, videos)

💡 definition:You writeGame strategy, reviews, news, sent toZhihu, Station B, official account, earnAdvertising revenue sharing+sales promotion+knowledge payment.📋 Common content types:

👤 Suitable for:

• Can write articles/make videos(Content creation ability)
• Understand the game(Can write a ‘deep’ strategy)
• be patient(Content creation is a long-term approach)
• Proficient in SEO(Make your strategy rank first on Baidu/Google)

💰 Revenue model:

Content creator income=platform advertising revenue+game sales+knowledge payment+brand cooperation

📈 Real income data (2025):

💡 Case breakdown:

Case: Xiao R (game strategy author, monthly income of 15000-30000)

• backgroundFormer game planner, now working on game content creation
• Platform:Zhihu (100000 followers)+Bilibili (150000 followers)
• Content type:Game strategy, career analysis, game design disassembly
• Income structure:
• Zhihu Salt Selection:8000 yuan/month(Paid Column)
• Inspiration for Bilibili Creation:5000 yuan/month
• Game sales:10000 yuan/month(Steam activation code, peripherals)
• Brand cooperation:5000 yuan/month(New Product Review of Game Companies)
• Monthly total income: 28000 yuan
• Key success factors:

1. professional(Former game planner, able to write “in-depth analysis”)
2. Continuous output(2 articles per week on Zhihu, 1 video per week on Bilibili)
3. SEO is good(Multiple strategies ranked first on Baidu)

⚠️ Risk points:

1. Long content cycle(May have zero income for 6 months)
2. Game lifecycle(The game has cooled down, and your strategy has also lost traffic)
3. fierce competition(Bilibili has over 500000 game UP owners)

🛡️ Avoiding pitfalls guide:

1. Create ‘timeless’ content(“Game Design Principles” is more enduring than “XXX Game Strategy 1.0”)
2. Multi platform distribution(Zhihu+Station B+official account, reduce risk)
3. Establish a personal brand(“Analysis of Someone’s Game”, not “Strategy of Someone’s Game”)

Method 6: Game props/account trading (high-risk, high return)

💡 definition:You pass throughplay gamesobtainRare props/high-level accountsand thenSell to other players.📋 Common trading items:

👤 Suitable for:

• Playing the game for a long time(Old players have “out of print items”)
• There is initial funding available(Advance payment is required for purchasing accounts/props)
• Understand the market(Know which props will increase in price)
• Has the ability to resist risks(Prop prices may plummet)

💰 Revenue model:

Transaction income=(selling price - buying price) × quantity - platform handling fee

📈 Real case analysis:

Case: Xiao S (World of Warcraft prop merchant, annual income of 500000 to 1 million)

• backgroundFormer Warcraft professional player, now engaged in prop trading
• Strategy:Purchase rare mounts/out of print items at a low price and resell them at a high price
• Investment funds:About 500000 (working capital)
• Annual transaction amount:approximately 2 million
• Annual net profit:500000 to 800000 (profit margin of 25-40%)
• Key success factors:

1. Understand the game economy(Know which props will be out of print)
2. be patient(It is possible to hold a prop for 2-3 years before it increases in price)
3. Understand the platform(Using Taobao+for private transactions to reduce transaction fees)

⚠️ Risk points:

1. Game rule changes(Official may ‘return out of print props’, prices plummet)
2. Account suspension(Transactions may be classified as “RMT” and banned)
3. Platform running away(Some game trading platforms may abscond with funds)
4. liquidity risk(High priced props may have a price but no market)

🛡️ Avoiding pitfalls guide:

1. Don’t all in one game(Distributed to 3-5 games)
2. Using a large platform(Taobao, 5173, don’t use unknown small platforms)
3. Retain evidence(Chat records, transaction screenshots)

Method 7: Game Companion/Substitute (Suitable for “Social Bulls”)

💡 definition:You accompany other playersPlay games togetherCharge by hour/by bureau.📋 Common accompanying needs:

👤 Suitable for:

• Play the game well(At least able to win)
• good at communication(Companions are part of the ‘service industry’)
• pleasant voice(Voice accompaniment is particularly important)
• have time(Usually takes orders from 7-12 pm)

💰 Income range:

💡 Case breakdown:

Case: Xiao T (Peace Elite Companion, Monthly Income of 8000-12000 RMB)

• background21 years old, female, with a pleasant voice and good gaming skills
• Platform:Bixin, Lieyou, Didi Chuxing
• Accompanying content:Peace Elite Team+Voice Chat
• Hourly wage:Average 80 yuan/hour
• Monthly average orders received:3 hours per day x 30 days=90 hours
• Monthly income:90 × 80 = 7200 yuan
• Tipping/tipping:About 3000 yuan/month
• Monthly total income: 10,000 yuan
• Key success factors:

1. Good technology+good sound(Dual advantage)
2. good service attitude(Customer willing to repurchase)
3. Marketing skills(Post a screenshot of your performance on your social media to attract new customers)

⚠️ Risk points:

1. Gender risk(Female playmates may encounter ‘harassing clients’)
2. Unstable income(Maybe 1000 yuan this week, 200 yuan next week)
3. Low career ceiling(Accompaniment is a ‘youth meal’)

🛡️ Avoiding pitfalls guide:

1. Don’t trade privately(Guarantee with the platform to avoid running out of orders)
2. set boundaries(Please note in advance that ‘no adult content will be discussed’)
3. transformation(Accompaniment → Anchor → Content Creation, Step by Step)

Method 8: Game video editing/secondary creation (suitable for people who cannot play games but can cut videos)

💡 definition:You edit itExciting gameplay and funny moments in live streaming games, sent toTiktok, station B, video number, earnAdvertising revenue sharing+sales promotion.📋 Common video types:

👤 Suitable for:

• I don’t know how to play games(But I can cut videos)
• Has a sense of internet connection(Knowing what content will become popular)
• Can edit software(Film editing, PR, Final Cut)
• Can continuously output(Video creation is a form of long termism)

💰 Revenue model:

Video creator income=platform incentives+advertising revenue sharing+game sales promotion

📈 Real income data (2025):

💡 Case breakdown:

Case: Xiao V (Game Exciting Operation Editing, Monthly Income of 30000 to 50000 RMB)

• backgroundFormer e-commerce operator, now doing game video editing
• Platform:Tiktok (500000 fans)+Station B (200000 fans)
• Content type:King of Glory/League of Legends highlights of exciting operations
• Income structure:
• Platform incentives:10000 yuan/month(Tiktok+Station B)
• Advertising cooperation:20000 yuan/month(Peripheral devices, gaming companies)
• Game sales:10000 yuan/month(Game activation code, peripherals)
• Monthly total income: 40000 yuan
• Key success factors:

1. Good editing rhythm(Music+Stuck Points, Enjoyment)
2. Title Party Moderate(“This operation looks silly” has a click through rate three times higher than “XXX hero combo”)
3. continuously updated(3-5 videos per week)

⚠️ Risk points:

1. Copyright risk(Using someone else’s live streaming footage for editing may result in infringement)
2. content homogenization(There are already many highlights of exciting operations, we need to do business travel differentiation)
3. Changes in platform rules(Tiktok changes to the recommended algorithm, and traffic may plummet)

🛡️ Avoiding pitfalls guide:

1. Use your own/authorized materials(Don’t cut someone else’s live stream directly)
2. Make differentiation(“Funny commentary” has less competition than “pure operation highlights”)
3. Establish a private domain(Guide the audience to WeChat to reduce platform dependence)

3、 How to choose a suitable game earning method for oneself?

Three-step positioning method

Step 1: Inventory your resources

• Game SkillsDid you play well? Which game is played the best?
• content capabilityCan you write articles/make videos/live streams?
• timeHow many hours can be invested in each day?
• initial capitalDo you have money to buy accounts/props/equipment?

Step 2: Matching Method

Step 3: Small step test

• Don’t all in one method at onceTest 2-3 types first
• test cycleAt least one month (see real earnings+whether you like it or not)
• test metrics: Investment time, returns, replicability, long-term value

The above is what the online earning alliance (en. wangzhuan. org. cn) brings about: “How to make money by investing in the Internet? What are the Internet projects that make money by investing”. Thank you for watching.