Launched in 2014, StoryBites is a weekly special of YourStory, including famous quotes from last week's articles. This special quote series focuses on the growing influence of digital media in India and around the world. Here’s what Ronald Landers, CEO, All India Gaming Federation had to say.
“In terms of personalization, ... Read More
07
Jul2021
07
Jul2021
Since the pandemic lockdown, there have been around 50% growth in the gaming industry's turnover. The national average gaming time spent by users has reached 4.1 hours post covid from the pre-covid average of 2.5 hours. With this growth, the share of real money games has escalated manifold as suggested ... Read More
06
Jul2021
Due to multiple investments and growing prize pools, the spread of gaming platforms such as esports is increasing. And the widespread popularity of online games worldwide should promote the growth of the game market. The Game Market is expected to reach 398.95 billion U.S. dollars in 2026, higher than 2019's ... Read More
05
Jul2021
The online gaming sector in India has become one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment during the pandemic. There has been an increase in the number of users of video game platforms from 200,000 in March last year to 1.4 million in this period of staying at home. During isolation ... Read More
01
Jul2021
The current size of the Indian esports industry is Rs 250 crore and is expected to grow at an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46% in the next four years. According to a report released by the consulting firm Ernst & Young, by 2025, this number will quadruple to ... Read More
30
Jun2021
The gaming industry has undergone tremendous changes, especially during the pandemic. Gaming is no longer just something you do for fun; people consume this content, participate in games, share, and basically like watching people play games. A panel hosted by Satrajit Sen, Director of Product and Community at ET BrandEquity.com, ... Read More
30
Jun2021
India’s online gaming industry has seen significant growth in terms of user numbers, income, and investment. The increase in the use of smartphones, rapid access to data, pocket technology, and the proliferation of digital payment applications are beneficial to the development of the industry.
According to the EY-FICCI 2021 report, the ... Read More
29
Jun2021
The esports ecosystem is growing not only among gamers but also among developers. With esports being included in the Olympic pre-game series, followed by the Indian Olympic Association bringing esports companies and platforms on board as a sponsor, the esports industry is now gaining the same respect as any other ... Read More
29
Jun2021
According to a report by professional services company EY, the esports industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46%, reaching 11 billion rupees by 2025. The estimated figure is four times the size of the current industry and is expected to reach 2.5 billion ... Read More
28
Jun2021
At a time when the online gaming industry is full of hope and despair at the same time, Monday's crucial Supreme Court hearing may determine the future of fantasy sports in India and provide top lawyers with hints about the cruel real-money gaming controversy.
The jury consisted of Judge Rohinton ... Read More