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  • Earnings From Gaming in India: Over 45% of Serious Gamers Earning Between 6 to 12 Lakh Per Annum in 2023, Says Report

    Earnings From Gaming in India: Over 45% of Serious Gamers Earning Between 6 to 12 Lakh Per Annum in 2023, Says Report

    New Delhi, November 23: The earnings from gaming are growing in India as compared to 2022, with nearly half (45 per cent) of serious gamers claiming to earn between six to 12 lakh per annum in 2023, a new report said on Thursday. According to PC and printer major HP, the growth of the e-sports industry is benefiting the Indian gamers’ community with diverse career opportunities and increased earnings.

    “It is encouraging to see the esports industry growing and providing diverse career opportunities to gamers. We believe that Indian youth has the potential to not only make it big at the global esports arena but also to tap on entrepreneurial opportunities in the industry,” said Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP India market. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar to Deliver Keynote at India’s Largest Online Gaming Convention on December 5.

    The report, covering 3,000 gamers across 15 Indian cities, highlighted that along with fun and relaxation, gamers are now drawn to gaming for earning money and recognition. According to the report, sponsorships and esports tournaments have emerged as significant income sources, showcasing the growing importance of the gaming community.

    Gamers cited being an “influencer” or “esports management” as future career options in gaming. Gaming is now not just limited to metros. The report showed a huge surge in the number of serious gamers in non-metro cities. Gaming is also not limited to a specific demographic, as 75 per cent of GenZ and 67 per cent of Millennials are serious gamers.

    About 58 per cent of women respondents are identified as serious gamers, underlining the inclusive nature of gaming. Additionally, one in three gamers participates, either for monetary gains or recognition.

    The report also mentioned that 61 per cent of respondents were not aware of gaming courses in India, with more than half of gamers relying on YouTube and game buddies to enhance their skills. IT Amendment Rules Ensure Safeguards for Children, Youth Against Harms Arising from Online Gaming: Meity.

    Nearly 57 per cent of the respondents want gameplay training to get better at gaming. The report also revealed a positive shift in parent’s perspective towards gaming, with 42 per cent approving of gaming as a hobby. About 40 per cent of parents admitted that their perception of gaming has turned positive in the last few years, mainly due to the growth of the industry.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 23, 2023 08:18 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Microsoft Reveals Its Best Xbox Games of 2022 Which Gamers Would Love To Get Their Hands On

    Microsoft Reveals Its Best Xbox Games of 2022 Which Gamers Would Love To Get Their Hands On

    New Delhi, December 30 : As 2022 is coming to an end, Microsoft on Friday revealed its best Xbox games of 2022 that gamers will want to get their hands on to wrap up the year. Starting with the racing game of the year, the latest edition of the “Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels” has been specially enhanced for Xbox Series X/S. Google Rolls Out ‘Suspected Spam Caller’ Label on Voice To Warn Users About Spam Calls.

    With photorealistic graphics, authentic sounds, a life-like environment, and immense detailing, it sets the tone for next-gen gaming. The next in the line is “Sea of Thieves”, which lets gamers sail the open seas as a pirate with fellow shipmates, looting islands, tackling a gigantic Kraken, and sinking other ships.

    “Grounded”, which tells the story of a shrunken teenager trying to return to normal size while navigating Grounded’s reactive world, is one of the best survival games of the year, the company mentioned. Apple iPhone’s ‘Find My’ Feature Helps Rescue Car Crash Victim Again in US.

    With new creatures, locations, and surprises, it puts gamers’ creative skills to the test. “Gears 5”, packed with horror, action, and power gives gamers the satisfaction of a quick reload, also the captivating storytelling, shooting mechanics, and excellent graphics give the game an edge.

    The third-person shooter game is the sixth entry in the franchise and direct sequel to Gears of War 4, continuing the story of the Coalition of Ordered Government’s (COG) fight against an enemy force — the Swarm.

    Lastly, a murder mystery game, “Pentiment”, inspired by medieval art and weaves an unmatched narrative, lets players shape their character into anything from a pious theologian to a rebellious hooligan in 16th-century Italy. Diving deep into history, this game has charm and appeal from and for the ages, said the company.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Dec 30, 2022 01:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • India Now Second Largest Gamer Base in World With Over 396 Million Gamers: Report

    India Now Second Largest Gamer Base in World With Over 396 Million Gamers: Report

    New Delhi, November 27: India now has the second largest gamer base in the world with 396.4 million gamers, a new report has showed. India now makes up 50.2 per cent of all gamers in the top 10 Asian countries’ list, according to the data provided by market research firm Niko Partners.

    “India is also the fastest growing market with a 5-year growth rate of 21 per cent for revenue,” mentioned the report titled ‘The Asia-10 Games Market’. Niko Partners projects the Asia-10 PC and mobile game market will generate $35.9 billion in 2022, reaching $41.4 billion in 2026. India’s Gaming Market Reaches $2.6 Billion With Over 500 Million Gamers in FY 2022.

    “Gamers are increasing at a much faster rate than revenue. Niko Partners projects the Asia-10 PC and mobile gamers will total 788.7 million in 2022, reaching 1.06 billion in 2026,” the report said. Gaming As Profession: 1 in 2 Indian Women Consider Gaming As Full-Time or Part-Time Career Option.

    India, Thailand, and the Philippines are the fastest growing markets for games revenue and number of gamers. Japan and Korea are the most mature markets in the Asia-10 region, accounting for over 77 per cent of revenue, said the report.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 27, 2022 06:43 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • 4 Out of 5 Indian Online Gamers Losing Rs 7,894 on Average to Hackers While Playing: Report

    New Delhi: As online gaming becomes mainstream in India, here comes bad news as four in five Indian gamers have been impacted financially by hacking while playing, losing Rs 7,894 on an average to cyber criminals, a new report showed on Monday. Garena Free Fire Emerged As Most Downloaded Mobile Game Worldwide for October 2021.

    Three quarters of Indian gamers (75 per cent) among those surveyed experienced cyber attack to their gaming account, most commonly detecting malicious software on a gaming device (35 per cent) and detecting unauthorised access to an online gaming account (29 per cent).

    Of those who experienced a cyber attack, more than four in five (81 per cent) reported that they were financially impacted as a result and have lost Rs 7,894 on an average, according to the report by cyber security company NortonLifeLock.

    “With online gaming come concerns including hidden fees and in-game currency, characters, or other items being lost or stolen, as our survey showed to be the case for over half of respondents (fees 60 per cent and in-game items 58 per cent),” said Ritesh Chopra, director, sales/field marketing, India and SAARC countries, NortonLifeLock.

    “In these challenging times, it is crucial to stay updated and aware of the threats that can compromise your safety and privacy in this complex digital world,” he added.

    Gamers are also willing to take various actions that could compromise the security of themselves or others simply to give themselves a competitive edge. Two in five Indian gamers (42 per cent) said they are at least somewhat likely to hack into the account of a friend, family member, or romantic partner if they knew it would give them a competitive advantage, the research discovered.

    In India, 56 per cent of respondents say that they are at least somewhat likely to exploit a loophole or bug in a game to give themselves a competitive advantage, and around two in five or more would consider paying to take possession of another user’s gaming account (48 per cent), installing cheats to their gaming account or gaming device (46 per cent), or hacking into the gaming account of a random player (39 per cent).

    More than six in 10 gamers in India (62 per cent) said they picked up gaming during the Covid-19 pandemic and many (60 per cent) said the amount of time they spend gaming has increased since the start of the pandemic.

    Over two in five gamers (41 per cent) have been tricked into compromising their personal security, either by downloading malware onto a gaming device, or tricked into sharing account information online. Notably, one in five gamers have been doxed and had personal information stolen and posted/shared publicly online without their consent), the report noted.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 15, 2021 03:38 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).