August 23, 2025

Forget about the online gaming Bill for now and focus on a bigger picture: India has a golden chance to join the booming global video game industry. Guess what? The video game world is set to rake in a jaw-dropping $184 billion in 2024! That’s way more than what movies and music make together, which stand at $118 billion. Why is gaming winning hearts? Because it lets players jump right into the action and interact with what they watch — not just sit back and watch. Cool tech is powering this revolution. Games now live on the cloud and stream straight to fancy new devices like extended reality glasses using lightning-fast networks. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making games smarter and more personal, keeping players glued to their screens. Entertainment companies are betting big on gaming to keep users hooked, as plain old watching videos doesn’t thrill people as much anymore. India can't miss this party. With a huge pool of tech whizzes and creative minds, plus a big young crowd who love gaming, India can shine on the global stage. These young gamers aren’t just players; they can be beta testers helping shape new games. Gaming is also set to split into styles reflecting local cultures, so India needs strong homegrown game makers to match changing tastes. AI isn’t just about making games cooler; it can also jazz up advertising and filmmaking. "AI as filmmaker can globalise the media market on an unprecedented scale, and India should grasp the opportunity," experts say. Gaming is not just fun; it's a powerful way to communicate worldwide. The way people use games is changing business models in movies and TV too. Take e-Sports: these aren’t just games but live competitions that pull large audiences, giving sports a new exciting twist. Plus, gaming is helping players learn new things and build social and thinking skills, going far beyond just playing. So, why not save on your daily tea and spend that energy leveling up your knowledge and leadership skills through gaming? The industry is calling India to play big in the future of entertainment!

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