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Online Gaming - The Next Big Job Market In India? | DEKODED Ep. 3

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Team InsideIIM
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Gone are the days when parents used to nag their kids who were glued to their gaming consoles. Now, they encourage them! How did this shift take place in India and how much ground have we covered so far? Why is online gaming becoming so popular with Indians, and what does it mean for your career? We Dekode all this and a lot more in this special Independence Day episode of Dekoded!

PUBG is a name that is almost synonymous with esports in our country today. From a school going kid to an office going adult on public transport, everyone enjoys their share of gaming, be it PC, consoles, or mobile. And the gaming universe is gigantic, with several games deemed as esports. So, what exactly does this mean for the business of the esports?

To cater to the enormous demand for newer and better games in India, online gaming companies are springing up every passing day. And with that is rising the demand for skilled professionals. Not only engineers but a host of students from different streams are finding exciting opportunities in these companies, where they get to marry their profession and passion. Along with this, there is a massive growth that is taking place in online streaming and esports tournaments.
Ripe with opportunity, online gaming is one section that is on a surge in India, and the markets are capitalizing on it at the moment. But to what extent is it actually promising and acceptable to Indian households as a legit career option? We'll get more clarity in the coming decade.

Tell us what you think about the online gaming industry in India. Do you think India is ever going to accept and embrace esports and produce world champions in the time to come?

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Online Gaming - The Next Big Job Market In India? | DEKODED Ep. 3