By Md Waquar Haider New Delhi 25 December : .The mobile gaming sector is one of the most rapidly growing segments in India.
With the introduction of 5G technology to smartphones that are 5G enabled, this will change everything.
According to the latest data from the Internet and Mobile Association of India, India currently has more than 430 million gamers on mobile phones.
This number will rise to 650 millions by 2025 according to IAMAI.
Over 40% of Indian gamers spend Rs.230 per month on their gaming games, which is expected to reach $3.9 billion by 2025.
According to the IAMAI report, this pandemic has helped accelerate the organic growth in digital games.Mobile app downloads increased by 50% and engagement rose by 20%.
India currently ranks second after China in smartphone users with nearly 500 million.
India has a lot of opportunities for the gaming industry.
Even aspiring gamers in Tier 3 and 4 cities will be able to make a name for themselves with the right skills.
Experts believe that the Indian 5G network launch will boost mobile gaming in India.
Sachin Kalantari (Senior Director, Product Marketing at Qualcomm India) stated that gaming is a very popular way to have fun and also a great tool to interact with family members.
The rapid development of 5G technology in India will accelerate this trend and improve gaming experience.
Factors like faster data speeds and lower latency and new technologies such as Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, will help to drive the momentum.Kalantari said that many OEMs have launched 5G-enabled smartphones to meet customer expectations and address the upcoming demand.
India is one the largest gaming countries among the developing nations.It is home to more than 75% of India’s population, making it one of the best online gaming markets.
Mobile gaming has become a major source of entertainment and income for Indians.Anku Jain (MD of MediaTek India), a leading smartphone chip maker, said that India’s gaming industry is seeing a rise in popularity thanks to increased adoption and better internet access.
Developers will be focusing on making more games that are child- and women-oriented.This is expected to lead to a lot more gamers and more innovations.
Online games will soon be an official sport at the 2022 Asian Games.This is a major game changer.”We will see a steady rise in esports events,” stated Sean Sohn (Hyunil), Head of India Division, Krafton.He is also the creator of ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG).
Due to rapid growth in smartphone usage in India, Indian gaming is now embracing mobile gaming.Large console and PC titles are being optimized for mobile devices.
This sector attracts investments with almost $1 billion invested over the past six months.
Today, people look at digital to improve productivity.
However, they prefer offline socialisation for entertainment and fun.Gaming might be a new area of interest in the future, when there is more metaverse activity,” stated Faisal Kawoosa (founder and chief analyst at Techarc).
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