MARCH 20238laying Tetris has taught us a very important life lesson. If you fit in, you will vanish, and the gaming startup industry is a prime example. What was once considered a hobby only needed someone to dispel the myth and turn this industry into a profitable option for other gamers to pursue their passion and launch gaming startups in India. The gaming industry is widely regarded as one of the most important and innovative technological sectors today. Its significance in terms of culture, social networking, and entertainment cannot be overstated. The term `entertainment industry' is no longer limited to Hollywood and the film industry, as gaming now provides one of the most immersive and awe-inspiring forms of entertainment to more than two billion people worldwide.Nobody could have predicted what the gaming industry would become when they were messing around in their basements with Pong joysticks and competing against their friends for the highest Pac-Man scores in the 1970s and 1980s.These simple games would become the foundation of today's gaming industry and an instant cultural phenomenon.These are some of the top gaming startups in India that have not only contributed to the Indian gaming society but have also gained international recognition by presenting their games.The Studio that gave us Raji: An Ancient Epic by Nodding Heads GamesRaji: An Ancient Epic is a video game developed by Nodding Heads Games, a company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India.On 18th August 2020, it was released as a timed exclusive for Nintendo Switch, and on 15 October 2020, it was released for Microsoft Windows via the Steam client and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.The game incorporates Hindu mythology and is inspired by epics such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.The game's graphics are inspired by Pahari paintings, and the in-game architecture is inspired by mediaeval Rajasthan.Make your Dream Team Possible in Dream 11Dream 11, India's first mobile-based company that introduced fantasy sports such as cricket, football, basketball, hockey, kabaddi, and so on, is an app that allows users to create fictitious teams.Users can earn money based on the actual match performance of the players they have chosen for their teams.Dream 11 is India's first unicorn gaming company in 2019, with a valuation of more than $1 billion.They won the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League 2020 in August 2020, and they also have partnerships with the International Cricket Council (ICC), the International Hockey Association, and the Pro Kabaddi League.Paytm First GamesPaytm First Games, formerly known as Gamepind, is a collaboration between Ali Baba's AGTech holdings and Paytm.It is a gaming platform that provides its users with cash prizes and rewards for playing games. Jelly Crush, Basketball Hero, 8 Ball Pool, and many other THE SHIFTING DYNAMICS OF THE INDIAN GAMING INDUSTRYPEDITORIAL EXCLUSIVE
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