From video games to virtual reality, how we play games is changing drastically. All credit goes to the progression of innovation. Furthermore, we can’t forget the impact of the Coronavirus on the development of the online gaming industry. The online gaming industry saw massive development during the COVID flare-up when the government announced a national lockdown and individuals began spending most of their time on digital entertainment or online games.

In the last couple of years, the world of online gaming has detonated in popularity, particularly among youngsters who have begun treating the industry not as entertainment but rather as a career option or calling. It is currently viewed as one of the most abstained developing industries on the planet and excessively supports different industries, like IT, animation, etc. India’s gaming industry is supposed to reach $8.6 billion by 2027, showing its colossal development potential. By offering it the attention and significance it deserves, the industry in India is ready for significantly better progress.

Harshada Sarode, Human Resource Manager at PlayerzPot, said, “The playground for the online gaming industry is expected to gain huge momentum in the coming years.” India’s gaming market is worth $2.6 billion and is expected to reach $8.6 billion by 2027. With more and more brands adapting to newer technologies, gamers are in for a more exciting and thrilling gaming experience. Plus, the acceptance of the AVGC sector in the last union budget has opened the floodgates to a plethora of career avenues for the millennial and Gen-Z workforce. “Right from programming and development to testing to animation and design to even newer roles like gaming journalism and web analysis, among others, 2023 surely holds immense promise and potential.”

Following the development of the industry, the contributions of individuals, and government support, the gaming industry has emerged as one of the key industries that are currently producing a variety of job opportunities and is too large for India to overlook later. According to IBEF’s report, the industry is supposed to create more than 10,000 jobs by 2023. Taking into account the demand of the industry and its future scope, this flourishing industry has many promising opportunities accessible, like gaming designers, UI/UX designers, and so on, as organizations in the industry are effectively recruiting for talent that possesses the relevant skills as well as a passion for gaming.

Regarding the same, Nitin Nahata, Chief Human Resources Officer at Gameskraft, said, “Our vision is to create unmatched experiences every day, everywhere.” Every day, some of the best minds from some of India’s best colleges, such as the IITs, ISBs, and NIDs, work towards achieving that vision at Gameskraft. Since the pandemic, many professionals have discovered the gaming industry as the career playground of their choice, and we continue to groom and mentor Champion professionals who, in turn, shape this industry with ideas from FMCG to consumer technology.

“Even the government, through its efforts, has recognized that animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics (AVGC) are an industry with great potential, and many experienced professionals from other industries have joined our ranks.” “This year, Gameskraft launched “Generation G,” this industry-first campus engagement and recruitment initiative, where we promote the gaming industry as a career choice to some of India’s best talent at the IITs and other colleges,” Nahata concluded.

With regards to the online gaming industry, the esports industry is the segment gaining popularity as one of the favoured profession choices. Everything has occurred because of various factors, for example, increased access to affordable internet, the introduction of 5G, and the heavy investments pouring into the sector. A vocation in esports is right now one of the most pursued jobs by youngsters in India. Keeping in mind that the industry is relatively new, the potential it presents regarding fame, reach, and earning can’t be denied. Combined with an undeniably present-day and connected millennial and Gen-Z audience, these factors have launched the gaming industry higher than ever in the past couple of years. The industry requires job roles far beyond those of professional gamers or developers as more and more jobs continue to pour in with the development of the sector.

“Esports tournaments are expected to become mainstream events, with even more major tournaments being hosted on a global scale.” The industry will also become more competitive, with teams, sponsors, and major players all vying to become the best. Technology will also play a major role, with virtual and augmented reality being used to enhance the gaming experience and create new, immersive gaming experiences. “Finally, the industry will become increasingly professionalized, with teams and players signing contracts and teams having dedicated staff such as coaches, managers, and analysts,” said Ishan Verma, Director of Chemin Esports.

Credit: Financial Express