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Gamer’s Dream Job: Get paid $1,200 to play video games all day

Grab a friend, you won’t want to be afk for this gaming gig

Congratulations our 2024 Gamer's Dream Job winners, Mira and Jesse!

It was a difficult choice—we had some fantastic applicants. But in the end, we were very impressed by the advocacy work that both of these gamers are doing within their respective gaming communities (and beyond).

Check them out on Twitch: Mira | Jesse

Thank you to all who applied. Stay tuned next year for another chance to score a gamer’s dream gig!

To celebrate National Video Games Day this September, we’re paying two gamers $1,200 each to play their favorite video games for 12 hours.

Marios, message your Luigis: You and your friend may want to apply together. If your dynamic duo is selected, you’ll each receive a $50 Uber Eats voucher and $100 to spend on your favorite video game or gear—on top of the payment. (If you’re more of a solo player, that’s cool too. It’s not required to apply with a friend.) 

From PC and PlayStation to Xbox and Switch: Anyone with a gaming setup and a good internet connection is welcome to apply. If you’ve been looking for a VR gaming vacation or a supplemental streaming income, this is your opportunity. And we want you to ping all your gamer friends and clan members about it.

Why are we doing this? As the leading internet comparison and resource site, HighSpeedInternet.com wants to help gamers ensure a flawless, lag-free online gaming experience. This is just our way of spreading the word.

We’ll be accepting applications for our Gamer’s Dream Job from August 5th through August 30th. So don’t delay, apply today! (glhf.)

What’s the job?

You’ll play any video games of your choice for 12 hours in honor of National Video Games Day on Sept. 12th. We won’t make you pause your life either—the job can be done anytime during the month of September.

We only require some proof in the form of a screenshot or photo, preferably (but not required) posted on social media. If you do post it on social media, we’ll share it on all our accounts. For you streamers, this could be a great way to gain visibility and get paid! Bonus points for those who live stream the whole 12 hours.

Who should apply?

Whether you’re a total noob, a seasonal supporter of Steam sales, or even StarCraft II legend Serral himself, we want you to find a friend and apply for this gaming gig. We’ll take any gamers: casual fans of classics like Mario Kart and Pokémon, esports fanatics, and Fortnite addicts alike. 

If you’re 18 or older, a U.S. resident, and like playing games for longer than you should, we want you to apply.

What will you get?

You’ll get paid to game, grub, and grab some new gaming gear to help you pwn the noobs. It’s an easy way to level up while having fun. Each winner will receive:

  • $1,200 payment
  • $50 Uber Eats voucher
  • $100 toward gaming platforms or gear

What will you play?

You can play any video games you want, on any platform or console of your choice.

Need some suggestions? Have an all day Mario Party, speed run linking up with Zelda, or try out some of 2024’s best games:

  • Animal Well
  • Dragon’s Dogma II
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • Helldivers 2
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
  • Princess Peach: Showtime!
  • Stardew Valley
  • Summerhouse
  • Pacific Drive
  • Palworld
  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
  • Tekken 8

You could also consider this a good chance to support indie games like SunnySide, Coffee Caravan, Pepper Grinder, and Dredge.

And if none of these sound exciting, you could always start building your own Minecraft castle.

Dates and details

Applications open August 5th and close on August 30th, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. MT. The winners will be notified via email shortly after. They will need to be available for a period of 12 hours sometime during the month of September in order to do the job. We strongly encourage you to do it on National Video Games Day, Sept 12.

How to apply

Fill out and submit the application below by 11:59 p.m. MT on August 30th. After you submit your application, you’ll receive an email prompting you to verify your email address—you’ll need to do this in order for us to be able to contact you. (If you don’t see it in your inbox, check your spam folder!)

How will you know if you’re chosen?

HighSpeedInternet.com will notify the winners via email anytime between September 3-5. Additionally, we will announce the winners at the top of this page and on our social media accounts on September 6.

Follow us on our socials to stay updated on the winners:

How to make your application stand out

Though none of these are required, here are some things that may help you stand out: 

  1. Share your Twitch profile, as well as any other social media accounts that show off your passion for video games.
  2. Tell us why you’re the right person for the job.
  3. Apply with a friend!

Why is HighSpeedInternet.com doing this?

As the leading internet comparison and resource website, we help gamers ensure their internet connection is as fast as it can possibly be. Whether it’s speed test tools, troubleshooting guides, or a comprehensive review of the best internet providers for gaming, we’re proud to offer what you need to optimize your gaming experience. 

This dream job is simply a way for us to get more involved in the gaming community. The more gamers know about us, the more we can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions and answers

Is this a contest or a job?

It’s a fun job/contest hybrid, which is why you might hear us use the two terms interchangeably. But technically, it is a job—we would be hiring you to play video games for 12 hours and giving you a paycheck of $1,200 once that job is complete. However, it could also be considered a contest in the sense that we’re not asking much of you. Playing video games all day probably sounds like more of a reward than a job, which is why we’re calling it a “dream job.”

Do I have to apply with a friend?

No, you don’t. It’s perfectly fine to apply by yourself and will not affect your chances of being chosen.

Can I only play video game(s) that are internet-connected?

Nope. You can play any video game you want! It doesn’t matter whether it’s online or not.

Is it okay if my home internet isn’t wireless? Is any type of internet okay?

Any internet type is totally fine—Wi-Fi, wired, satellite, you name it. If you have any type of internet connection at your home, you’re good to go.

What should I do if I accidentally submitted an incomplete application, or if I want to change something in the application I submitted?

You can submit another application (and we will disregard your previous submissions), or if it’s something minor and you don’t want to re-write everything, email andrea.harvey@highspeedinternet.com to explain what you want to correct in your application submission.

Do the 12 hours of game play have to be done in one sitting, or can I take breaks?

It absolutely does not have to be done in one sitting. Feel free to take as many breaks as you want, for as long as you want (within reason, obviously). Keep in mind this is a “dream job” for a reason! The idea is simply that you’re reserving a day to do nothing else but play video games (for fun, while also getting paid for it).

How do I show proof that I did the job?

We’re flexible on this. You can send us a screenshot, or some photos that you or someone else took throughout the day that show that you were playing video games that day. Again, it’s a dream job, so we won’t ask you to log your hours or clock in and out. We want you to have fun.

What is the application deadline in my time zone?

You must submit your application by August 30th at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. If you live in a different time zone, here’s your deadline:

  • Hawaii–Aleutian Time: 7:59 p.m., August 30th
  • Alaska Daylight Time: 9:59 p.m., August 30th
  • Pacific Time: 10:59 p.m., August 30th
  • Central Time: 12:59 a.m., August 31st
  • Eastern Time: 1:59 a.m., August 31st

Any other questions? Concerns? Message us on Instagram, tag us in a post on Facebook or X, or just email andrea.harvey@highspeedinternet.com. We’re happy to help.

Applications are now closed

We have chosen our winners! Check back next summer for another opportunity to apply. You can also follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram.

Terms and Conditions

  1. The promoter of the HighSpeedInternet.com Gamer’s Dream Job (the “Dream Job”) contest is Clear Link Technologies, LLC d/b/a HighSpeedInternet.com (“Promoter”), whose principal office is located at 42 Future Way, Draper, UT 84020.
  2. Employees of Promoter, those involved in the production, development, implementation, or handling of the Dream Job contest, and any agents acting for the above providers, prize suppliers, or any other person associated with the Dream Job contest, and family members and persons living in the same household as any of the foregoing persons, are not eligible to enter.
  3. The Dream Job contest is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia, who on the date of entry are 18 years old or older, or have otherwise reached the age of majority under the state’s laws where they reside.
  4. DREAM JOB VOID OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND WHERE OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW.  All applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations apply.
  5. There is NO ENTRY FEE AND NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR THE DREAM JOB. Any purchase or consideration otherwise given by applicants will not improve one’s chances of being selected for the Dream Job.
  6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By entering the Dream Job contest, all applicants agree to release and hold harmless Promoter (and any parent, subsidiary, or otherwise related entities of Promoter) from any and all liability resulting or arising from the Dream Job contest, to release all rights to bring any claim, action, or proceeding against them, and hereby acknowledge that they have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to a prize. Promoter (and any parent, subsidiary, or otherwise related entity of Promoter) shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, expense, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity that may be caused or contributed to by (1) any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized act or omission on the part of the prize supplier or any of its agents, servants, employees, representatives, or independent contractors, (2) any wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any other person or entity not an employee of Promoter, or (3) by any other cause, condition or event whatsoever beyond the control of Promoter or its parents, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies. The failure of Promoter to comply with any provision of these Terms and Conditions due to an act of God, natural disaster, hurricane, war, fire, riot, earthquake, terrorism, act of public enemies, action of governmental authorities, or any other cause outside of the control of Promoter (excepting compliance with applicable codes and regulations) or other force majeure event will not be considered a breach of these Terms and Conditions. Applicants waive all right to and hold the Promoter harmless from any claim, liability, loss, injury, damage (including punitive, exemplary, incidental, and consequential damages), and expense (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with their participation in this Dream Job contest or the acceptance, use, or misuse of the Dream Job. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Promoter will not be responsible for: late, incomplete, or incorrect applications; an applicant’s failure to receive prize notices due to applicant’s spam, junk e-mail, or other security settings or for applicants’ provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information; technical, hardware, or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, inaccurate, incomplete, garbled, or delayed electronic communications whether caused by the sender or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or used in this Dream Job contest; by any human error which may occur in the processing of the applications in this Dream Job contest; or any typographical, technological, or other error in the publishing of the offer, administration of the Dream Job contest, or announcement of the recipients of the Dream Job (“Recipients”).
  7. In no event shall the Promoter’s aggregate liability arising out of or relating to this Dream Job contest, whether arising out of or related to breach of contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, exceed three (3) times the amounts to be paid to Recipients pursuant to the Dream Job.
  8. The route to enter the Dream Job and details on how to apply are available at HighSpeedInternet.com. Individuals may apply for the Dream Job by filling out the application form found at https://www.highspeedinternet.com/resources/gamers-dream-job. Each applicant may submit only one (1) application for the Dream Job. Any attempt to submit more than one application will void that applicant’s applications and that applicant may be disqualified.
  9. Promoter will start accepting applications on August 5th, 2024. The closing date for entry will be August 30th, 2024 at 11:59 PM MT. After this date and time, no further applications for the Dream Job will be permitted. Promoter’s database tracking system is the official time-keeping device for the Dream Job contest.
  10. Applicants will be evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected federal, state/province or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
  11. Promoter shall select two (2) Recipients from the entire pool of eligible applicants. Recipients will be selected based on the quality of the application as judged by Promoter. Recipients must comply with all of these Terms and Conditions, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements.
  12. Recipients will be notified by email, through their email submitted with their application, within eight (8) days of the closing date for the contest. Except where prohibited, each potential Recipient must complete and return to Promoter, within twenty-four (24) hours of being notified, an electronic Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability and Publicity Release (“Affidavit”) via postal mail or email to press@highspeedinternet.com or other email address designated by Promoter, or other digital transmission method acceptable to Promoter, in order to claim the Dream Job. If Recipient cannot be contacted, is not eligible, or does not claim the opportunity to participate in the Dream Job within twenty-four (24) hours of notification, Promoter reserves the right to withdraw the offer from Recipient and pick a replacement Recipient. Recipient may be required to show identification in order to receive the Dream Job.
  13. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Recipient acknowledges that participation in the Dream Job will be as an independent contractor. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employee-employer relationship is intended or created by acceptance of the Dream Job. Recipient has no authority to bind Promoter to contracts, or make any agreement or representations without Promoter’s written consent. Recipient shall not be eligible to participate in any vacation, group medical or life insurance, disability, profit sharing, or retirement benefits, or any other fringe benefits or benefit plans offered by Promoter to its employees. Promoter is not responsible for withholding or paying any income, payroll, Social Security, or other federal, state, or local taxes, making any insurance contributions, including unemployment or disability, or obtaining worker’s compensation insurance on Recipient’s behalf. Recipient acknowledges that the sums received pursuant to this Dream Job are subject to all applicable taxes. Recipient is solely responsible for all such taxes or contributions, including penalties and interest.
  14. Dream Job consists of playing video games during a period of 12 hours sometime after September 2nd, 2024 and before October 1st, 2024.
  15. Before starting the Dream Job, the Promoter will notify Recipients on how to complete the Dream Job and will send instructions for the video game gift card redemption. The video game gift card type will depend on the preference of the Recipient, and it is in Clearlink’s sole discretion to decide the video game gift card type.
  16. This Dream Job is conducted by Promoter and is in no way endorsed, administered by, or associated with any third parties or third party products mentioned or their affiliates.
  17. Upon completion of the Dream Job, each Recipient will receive a one-time payment of $1,200. Promoter shall distribute funds no later than ninety (90) days following Recipient’s completion of the Dream Job requirements.
  18. No cash alternative to the Dream Job will be offered. Recipient’s opportunity to participate in the Dream Job is not transferable.
  19. By accepting the opportunity to participate in the Dream Job, Recipient agrees to the use of their name, likeness, voice, image, and biographical information in any of Promoter’s publicity material without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Any personal data relating to Recipient or any other applicants will be used solely in accordance with current federal and state data protection legislation. For more information see Promoter’s Privacy Policy located at https://www.highspeedinternet.com/privacy-policy-terms-and-conditions.
  20. Where legally required, Recipient’s name will be available upon request twenty-eight (28) days after the closing date for the contest, but no later than one (1) year after the closing date for the contest. To request Recipients’ names, please send the request in a stamped addressed envelope to the following address:
    HighSpeedInternet.com, 42 Future Way, Draper, UT 84020.
  21. Promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the Dream Job and these Terms and Conditions without notice.
  22. Promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the Dream Job will be final.
  23. The Dream Job and these Terms and Conditions will be governed by Utah law.
  24. By submitting an application for the Dream Job, applicants unconditionally accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and all discretionary decisions of Promoter, which are final and binding in all respects.  Should an applicant win the Dream Job, they must be available at the email address in the enrollment to receive their win notification and instructions on how to claim their dream Job. Promoter is not responsible for changes to applicants’ email addresses.
  25. Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify, or suspend the Dream Job contest and Dream Job should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, technical failures, or any factor beyond Promoter’s reasonable control corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper operation of the Dream Job contest. In such event, Promoter reserves the right to award the Dream Job from among the eligible entries received up to the time of impairment. Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the contest or to be acting in violation of these Terms and Conditions or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage Promoter’s website or undermine the legitimate operation of this Dream Job contest may be a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Promoter reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Promoter’s failure to enforce any term of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of any right or remedy.
  26. Applicants agree that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Dream Job contest and any Dream Job shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by JAMS for final and binding arbitration under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures, to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, before a single arbitrator, who shall be a retired judge. The arbitration shall be a confidential proceeding, closed to the general public. The arbitrator shall issue a written opinion stating the essential findings and conclusions upon which the arbitrator’s award is based. The parties will share equally in payment of the arbitrator’s fees and arbitration expenses and any other costs unique to the arbitration hearing (recognizing that each side bears its own deposition, witness, expert and attorneys’ fees and other expenses to the same extent as if the matter were being heard in court). Neither party shall be entitled or permitted to commence or maintain any action in a court of law with respect to any matter in dispute until such matter shall have been submitted to arbitration as herein provided and then only for the enforcement of the arbitrator’s award. Nothing in this paragraph shall affect either party’s ability to seek from a court injunctive or equitable relief at any time; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Dream Job contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (3) under no circumstances will any applicant be permitted to obtain awards for, and applicants hereby waive, all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  27. Promoter and its parents, subsidiaries and affiliated companies, assume no liability and are not responsible for, and participants hereby forever waive any rights to any claim in connection with, errors and/or ambiguity: (a) in the Dream Job contest; (b) in any related advertising or promotions of the Dream Job contest; and/or (c) in these Terms and Conditions. In the event of any ambiguity(s) or error(s) in these Terms and Conditions, Promoter reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions for clarification purposes or to correct any such error(s) without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Dream Job contest.

This Dream Job contest is administered by HighSpeedInternet.com and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of the parties mentioned above.

Author -

Trevor's written professionally for five years for editorial publications and retail/e-commerce sites. He lives in Salt Lake City and enjoys photography and making music in his spare time, or you can catch him on your local dance floor bustin' a move.

Editor - Jessica Brooksby

Jessica loves bringing her passion for the written word and her love of tech into one space at HighSpeedInternet.com. She works with the team’s writers to revise strong, user-focused content so every reader can find the tech that works for them. Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in English from Utah Valley University and seven years of creative and editorial experience. Outside of work, she spends her time gaming, reading, painting, and buying an excessive amount of Legend of Zelda merchandise.

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