Getting paid to play online games is probably the most fun and easiest ways to earn online. But just like in other online income opportunity programs, your earnings will depend on the time, money and effort that you put into it.
When I've heard that one can really get paid to play online games (MMORPG), I began to search the internet. I found some, registered on a few of the game sites (about 5) and played for a few months.
By the way, I'm not talking about MMORPGs where you have to sell your account (or in game items) just to earn. I'm talking about games where you can earn virtual money, gems or gold while playing the game, convert these into real cash and withdraw via online payment processors (like Paypal).
So after months of playing (and continued search), I've come up with a list >> A list of dozen online games that promise earnings to its members/players. Some I found myself and some were recommended by other players that I've met in the games sites that I've joined (All sites are free to join and I believe all games below also offer a referral or affiliate program):
