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Have you ever wondered what makes comic cons so successful? What is driving millions of people to a large gathering which is essentially just meet and greet? You can always meet and socialize with people at coffee houses or parks or whatever. So is there something special about comic cons? Yes. Comic con is a place where people from all walks of life get together to express and explore their love for comics. It’s the like mindedness of people, the harmonious environment it creates where everyone can openly talk about things they are passionate about. If anyone wishes to get into writing a comic or creating artwork, comic con is a great place to socialize and discuss these things.

Being around like minded people not only elevates your skill and desire to do more, but it also creates opportunities. We already know how vast the Indian gaming community is, but it’s fragmented. There are gaps that are separating the elements that can, if joined together, rocket the Indian gaming scene to new levels of success. What are these elements? Your players, teams, organizations, sponsors, and just about anyone who is passionate about gaming.

We need a platform where all of these elements can come together, create a common ground that is teeming with opportunities. Imagine a platform where skilled individuals are posting clips of their insane gameplays and these clips are viewed by organizations that are looking to form a new team. The organization can simply drop a message and get in touch with the player to get on with the process of building a team that can compete at the highest level. This way, players get their shot at glory and organizations can continue to grow.

If a player is not picked to be a part of a team, there is always a chance that he or she will be picked up as a content creator or an analyst or a coach. This platform will be a home for not just players and organizations, but all gaming enthusiasts across the country who are looking to step into the industry.

We know India houses a massive amount of gamers that are skilled in their respective competitive title of choice. Many of these gamers are overlooked because they don’t have the right outlet to showcase their skill on. If we were to work towards the growth of esports in the country, we need to bring these talented individuals out and give them the recognition they deserve.

How can we approach this? How do we display an individual’s skill so that he is approached by organizations and presents him with opportunities? 

In the current scenario, there isn’t a “Gamer Only” platform that strictly caters to a gamers needs. A budding esports athlete needs a platform where he can connect with and reach out to like minded people.

The platform will act as a launchpad for these esports athletes as they are likely to get picked up by teams. If not, if these players fail to find a spot in a team, they still get the recognition they deserve and hold the possibility to get chosen as an analyst or a content creator.

It’s the need of the hour where a dedicated platform where gamers, team owners, and personalities from the gaming industry can come together and share resources to create a breathing ecosystem that will aid in growth of esports in the country. 

Esports today is at a level where no one imagined it would ever be and it is sharing the spotlight with mainstream career options. More than a decade ago, there was no such thing as game streaming, and gaming in general was perceived as a recreational activity. But today, the scenario is different. Gaming isn’t just a mere source of entertainment for the laid-back fellow but also a robust business with its own ecosystem and a viable career option. For an entire generation, gaming has become a ‘way-of-life’.

In India alone, gaming is a billion dollar industry. In every other household, we find gamers that are eager to showcase their skill and make a career in gaming. But how does one get into gaming? Even though gaming in India has picked up pace and is established as a legit business, there are those who are clueless as to how they can get into the gaming industry. If you’re into single-player games, streaming is an option. With enough time and dedication, you’ll gather a massive fan following and thousands in viewers.

But on the flip side, gamers find it difficult to get into esports, the competitive part of gaming. It’s not easy to make connections and find opportunities. Gamers need to make their presence known in the industry and establish themselves as a brand. Gamers need a platform where they are surrounded by fellow gamers and people from the gaming industry. 

A platform where they can discover, connect, interact, strategize, partner, and share ideas with each other and also come together to create a sustainable gaming and esports ecosystem. This way, by integrating all the necessary elements that are required to kickstart a gaming career onto a single platform, it becomes easier for not just the players, but also organizations and team owners to connect with each other and work towards one common goal- growth of esports in India.

Today, gaming is under a positive spotlight and for good reason. With the right connections, exposure, and knowledge, anyone who is passionate about gaming can get into the industry.