26 Publishers that Pay for Writing on Video Games & Gaming
Freelancers! Get Paid to Write About Video Games
I’m pleased to present our latest research: A roundup of publishers that pay for writing on video games. This includes small indie publications, as well as major publications with very wide reach.
We’ve found payment rates and contact information for these publishers, so you can easily contact the right editor.
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If you’re looking for similar opportunities (with a bit of overlap), check out our recent list of publications that pay for pop culture writing. For a big list of opportunities, you should also check out this list of 100 publications that pay freelance writers.
IGN is an internet media company that covers video games, TV, movies, tech, and comics. They’re seeking games features, entertainment features, news, previews, and reviews. Rates are $300-$1,000+ for games and entertainment features, $30-$400 for news, $300 for previews, and $150-$400 for reviews. To learn more, refer to their guidelines.
Inverse covers science, innovation, entertainment, gaming, and the mind and body. According to their senior entertainment editor, they pay $0.50 per word. To find the right editor to pitch, refer to this page.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun is a website that offers PC gaming news, reviews, previews, and opinion. They are currently looking for community reports, interview-led features, reviews, lists, and “spawn point” articles. They pay a standard rate of £200 for articles of 1,000 to 1,500 words. They may pay £250 for reviews of particularly long games or interviews of multiple subjects. Details here.
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