Passive income: NO

Earning passive income as a game journalist is challenging and rare. Most game journalists earn through active work like writing articles, reviews, or creating content. To make it passive, one would need to establish a popular platform or website that generates ad revenue or subscriptions, which requires significant upfront effort and ongoing maintenance. Automation or outsourcing can help, but the content must remain high-quality and relevant. Few achieve true passivity; most successful examples involve individuals who have built a strong brand or community. Many fall for the myth that simply starting a blog or YouTube channel will lead to passive income, but it often requires continuous engagement and adaptation to trends. Realistically, it becomes passive for those who can leverage a large audience and consistent traffic, but not for the majority who struggle to reach that level.