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The esports ecosystem in India faces significant challenges that have led to instability, as seen recently with Global Esports shutting down their BGMI operations while continuing with Valorant and CSGO. This raises the question—why BGMI? Organizations like Fnatic, TSM, Entity, and OR Esports have also exited the Indian market, leaving behind only a few organizations such as S8UL and Godlike Esports. This exodus points to deeper, underlying issues. In contrast to countries like the United States, Brazil, and China, where the esports ecosystem is well-defined with stable salaries, a non-toxic culture, and strict anti-hacking regulations, the Indian scene struggles with multiple setbacks. Teams that have won back-to-back trophies are still forced to collaborate with other organizations for profitability. There's an illusion of luxury, fame, and wealth, but behind the scenes, the reality is starkly different. Organizations face huge losses, players underperform, and there's a culture of poaching, which further destabilizes the market. The root causes of these issues must be addressed urgently, or more organizations will shut down their operations. My current project is designed to bring stability to the Indian esports ecosystem and ensure its long-term growth and sustainability. Stay tuned for more updates. #IndianEsports #EsportsEcosystem #StabilizingEsports #FutureOfGaming

Game On: The Meteoric Rise of Esports in India India's love affair with gaming is reaching a whole new level. Esports, competitive video gaming, is rapidly transforming from a niche hobby into a thriving mainstream industry. Fueled by Growth The numbers speak for themselves. The esports market in India is expected to reach a whopping $124.8 million in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 7.44% by 2028 [Statista]. This phenomenal growth is driven by several factors: Soaring Smartphone Penetration: Affordable smartphones and readily available mobile data have made gaming accessible to millions. A Culture of Streaming: Platforms like YouTube Gaming and Twitch are creating rockstar gamers and fostering a passionate viewership. Rise of Tournaments and Leagues: Tournaments like the ESL India Premiership and the PUBG Mobile India Series are drawing massive audiences and transforming esports into a spectator sport. Government Recognition: The Indian government's growing recognition of esports as a legitimate sport is attracting sponsorships and investments. Beyond the Game Esports isn't just about virtual victories. It's creating new career paths for gamers, broadcasters, and event organizers. The industry is also fostering valuable skills like teamwork, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination. The future of esports in India is incredibly bright. With continued growth in mobile gaming, infrastructure development, and investment, India is poised to become a global esports powerhouse. #esportsindia #futureofgaming

Since 2019, the Indian esports scene has grown at an incredible pace, with numerous organizations entering the industry to capitalize on its potential. Over time, however, we’ve seen only a handful of these organizations achieve significant success. Now, a trend of consolidation is emerging, where the bigger players are acquiring smaller ones. This brings me to an intriguing thought: by 2030, what if we end up with just 1-2 dominant esports organizations in India? Would this consolidation benefit the industry by creating stability, better resources, and larger opportunities for players and fans? While consolidation might streamline the ecosystem and attract more investments, the lack of competition could lead to monopolistic practices, making it harder for new players to break into the scene. As someone invested in gaming and esports, I believe this is a crucial topic to reflect on as we envision the future of Indian esports. What do you think? Will consolidation lead to growth or domination? #Esports #Gaming #IndiaEsports #IndustryInsights

🎮 Exciting times for the Indian esports scene! In a monumental move, Gladiators Esports has acquired Bengaluru-based Gods Reign, marking one of the largest esports deals in India. This strategic acquisition aims to amplify brand identity while keeping the beloved God's Reign name alive on the field. With an acclaimed BGMI roster featuring esteemed talents like Destro, Justin, DeltaPG, and NinjaJOD, and led by coach Robin Singh, the team is poised to make waves both nationally and internationally. Not to mention, they're already bringing in some impressive prize money. Beyond gaming victories, Gods Reign engages a vast audience through partnerships with top gaming creators—Thor Gaming, Red Parasite, AJ Jeffy, and Miss Senorita—strengthening its presence on social media. As esports continue to grow globally, the expectations are sky-high with projected market expansion from $1.44 billion to $5.48 billion by 2031. This acquisition is not just a business move but a commitment to elevate Indian esports worldwide. It's a thrilling chapter for competitive gaming communities and an opportunity to spotlight Indian talent on the global stage. Let's see how Gladiators Esports and Gods Reign shape the future of esports in India! #Esports #GamingIndustry #GodsReign #BGMI #IncredibleIndia On another note, invest smartly with Sprott Money and explore a world of possibilities with savvy bullion and coin investments. Visit https://lnkd.in/gY8b-CxP to discover more. #SprottMoney #SilverSqueeze

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 The Indian esports market is expected to reach a revenue of 𝗨𝗦$𝟴,𝟳𝟮𝟯.𝟬𝟬𝗺 in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. This growth is driven by the increasing popularity of esports, the rising disposable income of young Indians, and the growing adoption of mobile gaming. Key highlights from recent industry reports: 1. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: • Expected to surpass 𝗥𝘀 𝟯𝟬-𝟯𝟱 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲, up from 2023's record-breaking year. 2. 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀: • Skyesports announced a massive $𝟮.𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟬 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲) prize pool • KRAFTON Inc. plans to increase both prize size and tournament scale • Riot Games solidifying its presence with a full domestic league calendar • Upthrust Esports adding 3 new championship IPs to its portfolio 3. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: • Focus on tier-2 and tier-3 cities • More LAN events in stadiums, following the success of events like BGMI tournaments (54,000+ on-ground spectators, 110 million online viewers) 4. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Shift towards gaming & entertainment events • Greater emphasis on profitability (targeting 10% EBITDA positive) • Increased brand sponsorships, especially from non-endemic names 5. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: • Current market size: ~$𝟰𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗙𝗬𝟮𝟯) • Expected growth: $𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗬𝟮𝟴 (Lumikai Fund report)    Whether you're a player, investor, or industry professional, 2024 promises to be a landmark year for Indian esports. Are you ready for this esports revolution? What aspect of this growth excites you the most? Share your thoughts below! Follow us for more esports content. Join desportz to grow your career in esports. #Esports #IndianGaming #TechTrends2024 #DigitalIndia #gaming #gamingindustry #gamers #skyesports #krafton #bgmi #valorant #riot  

The following post shows a comprehensive overview of the booming Indian esports scene in 2024. They effectively highlight key trends like rising revenue, increased prize pools, involvement of major players, geographic expansion, industry transformation, and positive market projections. This information would be valuable to anyone interested in the Indian esports market, including players, investors, and industry professionals. Special Thanks to desportz | LinkedIn #business #esports #gaming

Indus Battle Royale: The Future of Esports As we know, Indus Battle Royale, developed by Super Gaming, an Indian gaming company, is launching on October 16th, 2024. NovaVerse Esports is proud to support this made-in-India game and its esports journey. NovaVerse Esports: Empowering Indus Battle Royale Players We recognize the immense potential of Indus Battle Royale's esports scene. Our mission is to create a comprehensive platform for players to: Play: Compete in tournaments and events Learn: Develop skills through workshops and training sessions Earn: Win prizes and recognition Supporting Indian Gaming As Super Gaming is an Indian company, we're eager to empower Indus Battle Royale and contribute to the growth of the Indian gaming industry. By supporting this game, we're: Boosting India's esports ecosystem Encouraging homegrown talent Promoting gaming as a viable career option Join Hands with Us To make this vision a reality, we're seeking sponsorship and collaboration opportunities with like-minded organizations. Together, let's: Support the growth of Indus Battle Royale's esports ecosystem Provide opportunities for talented players to shine Foster a vibrant gaming community Benefits for Sponsors/Collaborators Brand visibility across our platform and events Access to a vast and engaged gaming audience Contribute to the growth of Indian esports Let's Shape the Future of Esports Together If you're interested in exploring sponsorship or collaboration opportunities, DM us or email [email protected] .Let's revolutionize the Indian gaming landscape. #IndusBattleRoyale #Esports #NovaVerseEsports #Gaming #MadeInIndia #IndianGaming #SuperGaming #SponsorshipOpportunities #Collaboration #IndianGamingIndustry

iQOO 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝟲 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝟭𝟬𝟬+ 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 iQOO, vivo's gaming-focused smartphone brand, has announced a major partnership with six leading Indian esports teams and over 100 gaming live streamers. This initiative aligns with the launch of their flagship smartphone, the iQOO 13, designed to deliver high-performance gaming experiences. The teams involved, including Revenant Esports-Xspark, Orangutan, 8Bit Creatives, Reckoning Esports, S8UL, and Team Tamilas Esports, will now be branded as “𝙞𝙌𝙊𝙊𝙭𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢_𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚” during all tournaments. These teams and live streamers will use the iQOO 13 exclusively for the next six months. Their feedback will be key in refining the smartphone for competitive gaming. This collaboration stands out for its use of technology within the esports ecosystem. By engaging with professional players and streamers, iQOO ensures its devices meet tournament demands, setting a new standard for brand contributions to esports growth in India. It is incredible to see such meaningful investments in our industry. They show how much esports is evolving and being recognized. Exciting times await players, fans, and the entire gaming community! What do you think about this collaboration? Let us know! 😊 Jai Shah Rohit Jagasia Yash Bhanushali Animesh Agarwal (THUG) Sharang Naicker Asarudheen Samsudheen Join desportz to make career in Esports. #Esports #GamingCommunity #iQOO #MobileGaming #TechInnovation #CompetitiveGaming #EsportsIndia #GamingTech #GameOn #EsportsGrowth #IndianGaming #GamingPartnerships #S8ul  #Orangutan #Xspark #VIVO #Revenant #8bit  #Tamilas  

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝟴𝗨𝗟 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵! S8UL, the powerhouse gaming organization, has secured its third nomination at the prestigious Esports Awards. Even more impressive, co-founder Naman Mathur is up for his fifth consecutive nomination. This is huge for Indian gaming! 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • S8UL nominated in both Entertainment and Creative categories • The org has already won twice at the Global Esports Awards • Mortal's journey: From PUBG Corporation Mobile champion to content creation icon • Awards ceremony set for August 24 in Riyadh during the Esports World Cup Foundation    What fascinates me is how S8UL, founded by 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹, Animesh Agarwal (THUG) '𝟴𝗕𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗴', and Lokesh "Goldy" Jain , has become a driving force in the industry. With 26 top-tier gamers, they're reshaping the Indian gaming landscape. Mortal's achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. He's the only Indian nominated in two categories at the 2020 Esports Awards and recently bagged the Jod Creators Award at BATTLEGROUND MOBILE INDIA Awards 2024. This consistent recognition isn't just about trophies – it's cementing India's place on the global esports map and inspiring a new generation of gamers and content creators. What are your thoughts on India's rising influence in global esports? How do you think this will impact the future of gaming in the country? Share your thoughts in the comments! Follow us for more esports content. Join desportz to grow your career in esports. #IndianEsports #GamingIndustry #S8UL #Mortal #EsportsAwards #Esports #IndianGaming #BGMI #GamingIndustry #SportsEntertainment #Gamers #PUBG  #EsportsInsights #MobileGaming #IndianTech #bgmi #riot #gaming

India’s esports scene is leveling up fast, turning gaming into a billion-dollar industry and a thriving career path—are you ready to play your part in this revolution? In this episode of #doap we are joined by Lokmanyu Chaturvedi , a renowned esports athlete proudly representing India at the eFIFA World Cup. Lokmanyu’s journey from a passionate gamer to a trailblazer on the global stage reflects the incredible transformation of India’s esports landscape. Here are the Key Insights : 1. India's Esports Revolution: Esports in India is booming, with 500 million gamers and projections reaching $6 billion by 2028. With government support and a growing community, India is set to become a global gaming hub. 2. Esports as a Profession: No longer just a hobby, esports is a legitimate career with opportunities in playing, content creation, event operations, coaching, and more. 3. The Mobile Gaming Surge: Mobile gaming, especially games like BGMI, has driven the rise of esports in India, offering accessibility and contributing to massive player engagement. 4. Overcoming Myths and Challenges: Esports is now seen as a professional field with structured career paths, despite previous misconceptions about it being just "playing games." 5. Mindset for Success: The key to becoming a successful esports athlete lies in dedication, perseverance, and believing in the industry’s potential, which is growing at an impressive rate. 6. The Future of Gaming: With the rise of VR and cross-platform gaming, the future of gaming consoles like PS5 and Xbox is brighter than ever, offering endless possibilities for gamers. 7. Inspiration and Learning: Advice from esports pro Lokmanyu Chaturvedi to the next generation: Dream big, network early, and embrace opportunities – you never know where your passion for gaming will take you. Available At : https://lnkd.in/gWsUR_hX #Esports #GamingIndustry #CareerOpportunities #MobileGaming #doap #podcast