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Okay, let's break down where eSports is heading by 2025. Forget the old image of nerds in basements—this is big business, folks, and it's about to get even bigger. eSports is Growing Up (and Getting Serious) Think of the NFL, the IPL, or the Premier League. That's the vibe eSports is catching. We're seeing more leagues adopt that "franchise" model, where teams become stable investments, like owning a little slice of the gaming pie. Good for the big guys, but maybe tougher for newcomers. A packed esports arena during a major tournament final.  And guess what? The players are getting organized, too. Picture a players' union for League of Legends pros, fighting for better contracts and working conditions. On the team side, expect the giants to keep gobbling up the smaller fish, creating these mega-organizations that own teams across multiple games. It's like the Disney of eSports. The behind-the-scenes is getting a major upgrade. Think state-of-the-art ...

eSports: The New Frontier In one of my previous articles , I discussed the challenges India faces in the rapidly evolving gaming industry. Today, I will focus on the revenue streams in eSports. As we all know, the future of eSports is not just on the horizon; we are currently living in the era of eSports. This phenomenon is gaining momentum worldwide! More and more people are tuning in, companies are eagerly sponsoring events, and competitive gaming is becoming increasingly popular among a diverse audience. According to a new market research report titled, 'Global  eSports Market  by Revenue Model (Sponsorships, Media & Broadcasting Rights), Streaming (Live, On-demand), Genre (Real-time Strategy, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, Others), Platform (PCs, Mobile Platforms) & Geography—Forecasts to 2031, the eSports market is anticipated to reach $9.1 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 21.8% from 2024 to 2031. With competitive gaming gaining so much popularity t...

The excitement surrounding AI is electric, and India is poised to take centre stage! Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing everything—from diagnosing diseases to transforming agriculture and India has a golden opportunity to lead the charge. Let’s explore what makes India’s AI journey so thrilling and filled with potential! Jensen Huang's Call to Action: Make AI in India! NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, recently energized the audience at the AI Summit 2024 in Mumbai with a powerful message: India needs to develop its own AI. He referred to India's remarkable IT talent as a "natural resource," viewing it as the ideal fuel for an AI-driven future. Huang emphasized three key areas where AI is poised to significantly advance: Sovereign AI : Think national security powered by AI. Imagine AI guarding power grids, detecting cyber threats, and even piloting autonomous military drones. This is AI working to keep a nation safe and running smoothly. Agentic AI : This is th...

The recent launch of Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese AAA game that broke player count records on Steam, got me wondering why India, with an estimated population of 1.45 billion, a producer of millions of engineers, and ready-to-use content thanks to heaps of mythological epics and tons of regional literature, is not able to come up with even a single AAA game.  The Indian gaming industry is expected to grow to US$ 8.92 billion in the next five years, according to a recent report. India's gaming sector is currently valued at around US$ 3.1 billion. With 442 million gamers, India is the second-largest gaming market in the world behind China, yet the country’s esports ecosystem lacks major titles.  While the Indian gaming industry has demonstrated significant growth in recent years, it still faces several challenges that prevent it from reaching its full potential. From a product manager's perspective, these challenges can be categorized into several key areas,  Limited Intern...