Do you think you've got the skills to make a living playing videogames? Do you reckon you can beat anyone in an arena deathmatch? Then I have good news for you: it turns out that a company is looking to hire and pay an expert Call of Duty player to help coach other people who are struggling with the game.
Watch the trailer for the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 remaster:The online marketplace site OnBuy launched the service after surveying 1,000 Call of Duty: Warzone players. They learned that a whopping 65% of them found Gulag mode - which is where players go after dying to fight to stay in the game - too hard.
In fact, 26% said that they'd never successfully escaped and that 74% of Warzone players wished they were better at the game.
To that end, skilled gamers can now apply to earn as much as £35 ($43) per-hour of gameplay as a 'Gulag Guru' - and all you need is a photo ID, a working PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC, and a strong internet connection, and "a proven track record across Call of Duty: Warzone and other Battle Royale video games".
The official job description reads:
"With the immense popularity of the free-to-play Battle Royale game Call of Duty: Warzone, OnBuy is seeking a team of Gulag Gurus to provide expert tuition to struggling gamers, giving them the skills to break out of the Gulag and succeed on the battlefield. This is an exciting opportunity where you can get paid up to £35/hour to play Call of Duty and coach fellow gamers."
The so-called Call of Duty gurus will be available to help players with Gulag mode, and give advice on the best weapon load-outs, and provide real-time, in-game feedback.
Call of Duty: Warzone launched on March 10, 2020, across Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, and received over 30 million downloads within the first week.
In a recent press release, OnBuy CEO Cas Paton stated: "Call of Duty: Warzone has taken the gaming world by storm and seems to have arrived at the perfect time [...] The Gulag feature has been a great addition to the Battle Royale format, yet we have been seeing a lot of players struggling to break out and unsure of the best approach to take."
He added: "We thought: 'Why not set up a service that not only helps those who are struggling, but also allows the best of the best to get paid to play their favorite game?'"
So, if you think you've got what it takes, why not apply? Simply send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].