5G Innovations To Take Gaming Industry To New Level: Experts

With the upcoming 5G innovations in India, the gaming industry is set touch a whole new level in India which currently has over 420 million active online gamers and a 500 million strong digitally native, young population, said industry leaders.

The next phase of growth for gaming in India driven by accelerating adoption of 5G, Cloud Gaming, Gamification, and Mobile Gaming devices among others, said experts at the 2^nd Edition of the India Gaming Conclave 2022.

The conclave outlined the industry’s vision for 2022 and beyond, with an eye on global and domestic trends, as well as India’s potential to disrupt the global industry in the near future. IGC 2022 witnessed participation from industry experts, innovators, gaming publishers, Original Equipment Manufacturers’, developers, gamers, influencers, and analysts, who welcomed the opportunity to share their insights, learnings, and expertise.

The event themed ‘Getting Ready For The New Normal - The Gaming Industry In 2022 – What Next…’ was supported by industry partners including MediaTek, Gamezop, Techarc and All India Gaming Federation.

Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India said, “The India Gaming Conclave has been a wonderful experience aimed at setting the context for Indian gaming and creating the roadmap for the future of the explosive industry. As one of the fastest-growing sectors in India, gaming is a major focus area for MediaTek and our consistent collaboration with OEMs has birthed some of the most innovative gaming smartphones in the country. Looking forward, our R&D teams are working towards fostering newer advancements in MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technologies and we await the power of 5G to unlock the full potential of Indian gaming.”

In-depth knowledge sessions included discussion on 5G, Cloud Gaming and Innovations in Smartphones and Devices - Drivers of Gaming Revolution in India; India Focussed Innovations in Gaming Infrastructure; Gamification - A Powerful Tool to Engage, Monetise and Grow Revenues; and Taking Gaming to the Next Level through Investments & Partnerships.

“The second Edition of India Gaming Conclave was a melting pot of myriad standpoints from the Indian gaming fraternity. The organisers did a fantastic job in bringing together prolific panelists from across the gaming spectrum. There couldn't have been a better forum to introduce our new product, Quizzop, to the industry. Gamezop and Quizzop are glad to have participated towards this year's event in a small capacity, and we will look to do that again in the coming years. We are going back enriched with the discussions that panned out today, and are glad we got to meet old friends and new,” said Gaurav Agarwal, Co-founder Gamezop.

“We are excited to be a part of India’s Gaming Conclave and share the platform with eminent gaming enthusiasts and leaders. The gaming industry is today driven by both casual and heavy gamers and is one of the fastest growing industries in India. As per KPMG, India is currently home to 430-460 million gamers that showcases the growing popularity and following amongst the youth. A powerful processor is the soul of a smartphone and continue to be a major decision making factor for a user. We are confident that powerful processors like MediaTek Helio G99 will bring a revolution in the gaming smartphone industry. The relationship between POCO and MediaTek spans over years and we will continue to work together to deliver best in segment devices for our consumers. At POCO India, our endeavour is to support and offer an elated gaming experience to heavy as well casual gamers,” said Himanshu Tandon, Country Head, POCO India.

 “The gaming industry in India is growing at a healthy pace, due to an increased adoption of advanced gaming technologies, enhanced adoption among consumers, and significant rising demand for mobile gaming. With the increasing popularity and demand, India is likely to become a global hub for gaming in the near future,” said Anurag Khurana, Founder and CEO, Newgen Gaming.