The game in India has undergone major changes in recent times and the global brands have already recognized them. What was largely the prerogative of the students and residents of the big cities, the game has today pushed these boundaries across India, where players emerge from the remotest corners. While a dedicated gaming setup is still considered a luxury for most people across India, the proliferation of smartphones and cheap internet plans means that people from all walks of life can be found playing the game. strange game on their mobiles while the Covid-19 pandemic was added. much more for the PC gaming community. When it comes to online gaming, in a price sensitive market like India, mobile gaming leads the pack due to obvious factors including affordable hardware, portability, and the availability of free games. Mobile games should account for almost 85% of the global market for the rest of the year. Although PC and console gaming is primarily fueled by strong community support, it has grown in popularity as social distancing standards have forced people to stay indoors. The latter is also considered ideal for more serious and regular gamers who prefer immersive and graphics-greedy games. According to a report, the online gaming industry in India is experiencing an impressive growth rate and is expected to have a turnover of €1 billion by the end of 2020. With the slow and steady releases from lockdown, the industry of the game will see a radical expansion and the new tendencies will dominate the landscape of the game in the country. Here's a quick rundown of some gaming trends that may lead the industry in the second half and beyond:
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Hybrid material
While we have gaming-oriented computing products like Asus' ROG and Strix, Acer's Predator, HP's Omen, and more, recent lockdowns have highlighted a situation where many people are forced to work or work. 'studying remotely, so she had to buy dedicated equipment to work remotely. To cater to these users, brands offer hybrid devices that are convenient for daily office work and powerful enough to help users enjoy best-in-class gaming experience. In our discussion, Arnold Su, head of Asus' consumer PC and gaming section, also identified this need, mentioning that the company plans to offer devices that support both gaming and professional work. . These devices, both desktop and laptop computers that offer the best of both worlds, have already started hitting the market and will soon become the gaming machines of choice for millennials.
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Streaming games
Cloud-based gaming with a Netflix-like subscription model is already becoming a favorite for users who don't like to invest heavily in hardware, but still don't want to compromise their gaming experience. Popular cloud games are Google's Stadia and Apple's Arcade. Cloud gaming offers a similar immersive experience on any device like a smartphone, tablet, desktop, laptop, or even a TV. Users can use the same account to log in from a desktop browser or a mobile browser to enjoy the game from the comfort of their home or on the go. Other than Google and Apple, other cloud gaming projects include GeForce Now, PlayStation Now, and Project Cloud, while TheGamingProject, our desi avatar of cloud gaming solution.
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VR gaming
Virtual reality games are the extreme level of the immersive gaming experience. Even then, the acceptance of VR games has been limited until now, marred primarily by the cost of the hardware, as well as the dedicated space required to play. However, by using powerful cloud game servers in conjunction with low latency networks, cloud-based virtual reality games can democratize virtual reality games by allowing people to enjoy virtual reality games even in their medium specification systems. It can be considered as a benchmark in terms of computer and gaming solution, which can meet most requirements without too much additional cost.
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Local content
For the past few years, content localization has been the mantra. With the advent of 4G, we have seen Internet connectivity become affordable and accessible to the masses. Knowledge of English or even Hindi was no longer a basic qualification to access the Internet. Similarly, in-game, the focus should shift to localizing content. While metro and big city users will still be busy playing Red Dead Redemption 2, Doom: Eternal, Assassin's Creed: Horizon, COD or Metro Exodus etc. but users based in small cities prefer the content they prefer. can relate. As a result, the demand for local content will be at an all-time high. During the current lockdowns, mobile arcade games like Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Carrom, etc. they have seen a massive increase in the user base and have been downloaded by the millions. Similarly, localized PC gaming content will be in high demand, with more and more developers focusing on creating games based on local preferences.