1. A method for exchanging virtual rewards for computing resources, the method comprising: implementing a networked gaming environment for a plurality of end users of the networked gaming environment; receiving access to a portion of computing resources of an end user computing system of an end user while the end user is interacting with the networked gaming environment, the computing resources for use in implementation of the networked gaming environment; and providing a virtual reward when the portion of the computing resource is dedicated for access by the networked gaming environment, the virtual reward provided for use within the networked gaming environment to the end user in exchange for utilizing an amount of the portion of the computing resources of the end user computing system.