BLOG
At this time World growing rapidly in India as well as Career opportunities in online gaming are growing by leaps and bounds.
Create in India policy on online gaming
The government, which is taking the policy of ' Vocal for Local ' and ' Make in India ' as a priority, is also moving ahead on the lines of ' Create in India ' in the field of Animation , Visual Effects , Gaming and Comic (AVGC) . Digital India is the mission of the government and by keeping pace with technology, India now wants to capture the growing market of animation , visual effects , gaming and comics. For this , the AVGC Task Force formed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has said in its report in January 2023 that the AVGC sector in India saw a growth of 28 percent in 2021 and now there are huge possibilities in the field of online gaming . India has joined the top five countries with the most potential in the world.
Increasing career opportunities with the growing market of online gaming
Now Indian players are making their mark in other countries as well. According to the Gaming Report India 2022, the total number of gamers in India in the year 2022 is around 45 crores, which will increase to 70 crores in 2025. By the end of this year 2023, the Indian gaming industry is estimated to be worth $2.6 billion, which is estimated to reach $8.6 billion by the year 2027. Since India has a large population of youth , its market in the country is also large . Currently, some major companies like India Games , Dhruv Interactive , Paradox , We-Being are working in the field of game development in the country. Apart from this, many multinational companies have also entered India. The availability of cheap smartphones and data has played a major role in the rapid growth of the gaming industry in the country . The main reason for the rapid growth of the gaming industry in India is the less amount of money spent on video game development compared to other countries .
Now new dimensions of career in online gaming
Especially virtual reality and augmented reality technology has increased video gaming rapidly. Virtual reality and augmented reality mean virtual reality. That is, everything will look real to you, but in reality it is virtual.
It is clearly visible that till a few years ago games were played in playgrounds and some games were played indoors and players playing different games made their own distinct identities . But now In the new era, most games are played as video games on smartphones , laptops or computers . Children today may or may not be familiar with games like Gulli-Danda , Kabaddi , Kho-Kho , but they are well acquainted with video games like Super Mario , Super Contra , Bomber Man. Through video gaming, children can move their hands and feet along with the superheroes. They can fight with the enemies. This is the reason why the interest of the new generation in video games is constantly increasing and with this the demand for new games is also increasing.
Online Gaming Career Skills
The process of making online games is a unique blend of scientific knowledge , artistic and creative ability. In the making of video games, not only artistic talent , mental skills but also patience is very important. It is also worth mentioning here that VR/AR technology and computer science are of great importance for a bright career in video gaming. In view of the rapidly growing mobile gaming, detailed knowledge of 5G technology is also necessary to make a career in the gaming field. It is important to have a thorough knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse, Virtual Reality. There should be many hours of practice and the skill to keep the audience engaged in your game. You will have to have good knowledge of programming languages C , C ++ , Java , MEL , Blackberry 2D / 3D and mathematics. Similarly, skills like good communication skills , visualization skills , drawing aptitude , understanding of color and teamwork are very important to move forward in this profession.
Career opportunities in online gaming
According to Trinity Gaming India, gamers can pursue a variety of careers in gaming, including esports journalism, content creation, esports journalism, content creation, esports athlete, talent management, mentorship and coaching. Gamers can also earn money from advertisements, goods revenue, platform revenue or sponsorships.
Educational requirements for a career in online gaming
After 12th in the country, there are many certificate, diploma, degree and post graduation degree , advanced level courses available in video gaming . Information about gaming is also given under animation and multimedia courses. Information about drawing , designing , production , programming , lighting , animation and digital arts is given in the course. B.Tech/B.Sc degrees in Computer Science , Software Engineering , Computer Information Systems or related courses are beneficial . The major courses related to video gaming are as follows - Advanced Diploma in Game Design/Development , Advanced Certificate in Game Art and Integration , Certificate Course in Game Design , Diploma in Animation , Gaming and Special Effects , B.Sc in Gaming , M.Sc in Gaming , PG Diploma in Game Design/Development , Professional Diploma in Game Programming .
Where to do online gaming course
There are many institutes in Madhya Pradesh and the country that offer video gaming courses . By choosing a quality institute related to video gaming as per your suitability, career opportunities in online gaming can be grabbed.
( The author thanks you for career guidance Featured in Limca Book of Records.)
