pro-gamer
Paid video player
A pro-gamer is someone who plays video games professionally—competing in tournaments, streaming for audiences, or both.
The term implies earning money from gaming, whether through prize winnings, sponsorships, or content creation: He quit college to become a pro-gamer.
Also spelled as one word (progamer) or two (pro gamer).
Multi-round competitive event
- rankedAssigned relative position
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
- bracketSupport or category
qualifier · playoffs · scrimmage · matchmaking · seed · challenger · arena · duel
Video game streaming site
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
- FortniteMultiplayer elimination competition
sponsor · jersey · bootcamp · org · franchise · major · LAN · broadcast
Fixed periodic employment payment
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- incomeRegular monetary receipts
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- contractEnforceable written agreement
monetization · merchandise · donations · subscriptions · affiliate · revenue · winnings · agent
Science of motion
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- aimPurpose or direction
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- counterplayActive defense through offense
timing · execution · APM · optimization · practice · grinding · consistency
Wearable audio device
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- controllerDevice directing a system
- mousepadSmooth cursor-control surface
- webcamComputer-mounted video capture device
microphone · low-latency · RGB · setup · peripherals · DPI · keybinds · ergonomics
Methods to achieve goals
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- metaSelf-aware or transcendent
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
adaptation · preparation · counterplay · rotations · composition · read · punish · spacing
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- rankedAssigned relative position
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
bracket · qualifier · playoffs · scrimmage · matchmaking · seed · challenger · arena · duel · head-to-head
Twitch
Video game streaming site
Fortnite · sponsor · jersey · bootcamp · org · franchise · major · LAN · broadcast · caster
salary
Fixed periodic employment payment
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- incomeRegular monetary receipts
- endorsementFormal expression of support
contract · monetization · merchandise · donations · subscriptions · affiliate · revenue · winnings · agent · retirement
mechanics
Science of motion
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- aimPurpose or direction
- positioningArranging in specific locations
counterplay · timing · execution · APM · optimization · practice · grinding · consistency
headset
Wearable audio device
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- controllerDevice directing a system
- mousepadSmooth cursor-control surface
webcam · microphone · low-latency · RGB · setup · peripherals · DPI · keybinds · ergonomics
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- metaSelf-aware or transcendent
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
coordination · adaptation · preparation · counterplay · rotations · composition · read · punish · spacing · macro
pro-gamernoob
Internet slang for beginner
newbie · beginner · amateur · casual player · scrub
pro-gamercasual gamer
Infrequent, non-competitive player
casual · non-gamer · dilettante · dabbler · part-timer
game, games, pro, professional, gaming, gamer, gameplay, gamify, gamified