Tracing the history of Gaming Industry in India

by Deven Kumar An Online Card Gamer

The gaming industry has witnessed a rapid growth with time and evolved to attract users from all age groups and consumer segments. With the march of technology the trend of online gaming has gained momentum over the time. The industry no longer remains a niche area for a specific group of people.

The history of gaming industry can be traced back to the late 90s, when people began to develop interest in this sector. In India, the growth trajectory has been no differed but slightly deferred. Pre 90s, the country was mostly an outsourcing hub for international gaming champions. Back then, power supply cuts, and internet penetration were certain issues that India had yet to combat with, let alone WiFi accessibility.

With 25 companies in early 2000s to more than 250 companies now, Indian gaming industry has grown commendably. At present, the industry is close to USD 890 million and 2016 seems to be another promising year for virtual rejuvenation, just like the exhaustive 2015.The year witnessed the launch of many gaming apps harnessing multitudes of downloads.

With the Virtual Reality (VR) is taking over without stopping, virtual card games are also getting quite popular in India. Ultimate Teen Patti, a game of flash by Play Games 24x7, has become the highest grossing game in the Casino category on the Google Play Store (India) and the number 4 grossing Android app in India. Ultimate Teen Patti offers a slick gameplay and fuddy-duddy graphics which have been revamped to revive the traditional card game court in session. Solitaire and Indian Rummy are other games that are doing the rounds.

India is expected to host one of the largest mobile game markets in the forthcoming years. Though the ecosystem is yet to be made more conducive for Indian gamers, a huge opportunity nevertheless lies in the country. A spectacular gaming war is awaiting the Indian gaming market and the future is yet to arrive.