Key highlights
- The HP India Gaming Landscape Study 2023 has revealed that the 3000 players in 15 Indian cities were part of the survey.
- 40% of parents participating in the study admitted that their perception of gaming has turned positive in the last few years.
According to HP India Gaming Landscape Study 2023 Income from Gaming is increasing. Sponsorships are said to be the biggest source of income. Reportedly in India, 40 percent of serious gamers earn between 6-12 lakh per annum due to which 52 percent of serious gamers are now choosing gaming as a career.
“As India emerges as one of the top three PC gaming countries globally, we are committed to empowering and enabling gamers through constant innovation and cutting-edge tools. This study allows us to develop a deeper understanding of the gaming landscape and provides colour on the passion and aspirations of the gaming community”, said Ipsita Dasgupta, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, HP India market.
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The Indian gaming community is benefiting from the rise of the Esports industry through a variety of career options and increased earnings. The HP India Gaming Landscape Study 2023 has revealed that the 3000 players in 15 Indian cities were part of the survey and found that players are now drawn to gaming for earning money and recognition in addition to having a good time. Also, the survey included 500 parents which shows a positive shift in parents’ attitudes towards gaming in the last few years.
The report has also highlighted that compared to 2022 gaming income in India is increasing. About 50% of participants who consider themselves serious gamers claimed to have earned -between 6 to 12 lakh per annum in 2023. Sponsorships and Esports tournaments have become important sources of income. The gaming industry in India is also helping gamers try their hand at various career options. Besides this from being a gamer, the respondents indicated having eyes on being an influencer or esports management in the future.
Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP India market said, “It is encouraging to see the esports industry growing and providing diverse career opportunities to gamers. We believe that Indian youth has the potential to not only make it big in the global esports arena but also to tap into entrepreneurial opportunities in the industry. We, at HP, are introducing initiatives like HP Gaming Garage to help them grow and inspire the budding gamers.”
According to the survey, a positive shift in parent’s perspective towards gaming has also improved, with 42% of respondents supporting gaming as a hobby. 40% of parents participating in the study indicated The study reveals a positive shift in parent’s perspective towards gaming, with 42% of the respondents approving of gaming as a hobby. 40% of parents participating in the study admitted that their perception of gaming has turned positive in the last few years, mainly due to the growth of the industry. However security of a gaming career and the possibility of social isolation still worry the parents.
In addition to this, the HP India Gaming Landscape Study 2023 has revealed that gaming is not restricted to any particular group of people; 75% of Gen Z and 67% of Millennials are serious gamers. 58% of women respondents are identified as serious gamers, underlining the inclusive nature of gaming. As per the study, one in three gamers take part in order to get recognition or monetary gains.
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