Sonu Singhal  /   3 minutes

There was a time when the Indian gaming industry was limited to only some of the developed western countries. However, the same is not the case today. The rapid growth in the smartphone market in countries like India is helping the gaming industry to grow like never before. In recent time, the Indian gaming industry has seen unprecedented growth, and the trend is expected to continue in the near future as well. 

Recent data depicts the evolution of the Indian gaming industry in India. In 2016, the total market share for the online gaming industry stood at 290 million USD; however, the market is expected to reach 1 billion marks as early as 2021. The three-fold revenue increase in less than five years truly depicts the evolution of the market. The data also predicts that more than 625 million users will be engaged in Indian gaming by the end of 2021. 

Trends of the Indian Gaming Industry are going to Focus While Developing Online Games Like Rummy, Poker, Ludo, etc.

1. Cloud Gaming

In recent time, cloud-based platforms are emerging as an efficient alternative to their traditional counterparts, and the Indian gaming industry is no exception. Though cloud-based gaming is in its primary stage, 2020 can be a year of transformation. Cloud-based gaming can eliminate the existing latency for gamers; the difference in millisecond can be a potential factor between winning and losing. Besides, users can get a real-time experience of the game, and they do not have to download the entire game in order to enjoy it with their friends.

2. Cross-Platform Gaming

In this age of digitization, people are carrying different devices, such as mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and so on to access their digital contents. As a result, people switch different devices according to their convenience. However, it is virtually impossible to switch devices while playing a game. In such scenarios, cross-platform gaming can be an ideal option to play the game. In 2020 and the future, you can expect more games to have such an advanced feature.

3. Social Media Integration

No one will deny the growing influence of social media among Indian youths, and most of these youths are quite active in the sphere of the Indian gaming industry. As a result, lately, game developers are integrating both these popular platforms and getting advantage of that. As a result, gamers can share their achievements on these platforms and invite their friends to play the game. 

4. Promotion on Different Platforms

Many people make the mistake of not taking the promotion seriously. Promotion is a key factor to sell the game and plays an important role in revenue generation. As a result, if you are developing a game, it is important to promote it in an extensive manner. You can consider pushing paid ads on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and other social media platforms. Besides, for a long term result, it is wise to invest in Search Engine Optimization, as well.

5. Youtube Streaming Option

These days, most professional gamers are streaming their gameplays on social platforms like Youtube. Therefore, if you are a professional game developer, it is important for you to provide an option for direct streaming into youtube. Such a feature will help you in attracting a number of gamers who were into online gaming. 

Wrapping it off

Online gaming is becoming a trend in India. As a result, it can be a great idea for entrepreneurs to invest their hard-earned money in this industry. However, they need to pay some extra attention to the above-mentioned aspects for the best possible result.

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