Growth Gamerji has witnessed since 2022 in India and international markets and over the past one year how has the response of gamers been for Gamerji?
Since 2022, Gamerji has witnessed remarkable growth both in India and international markets. In India, Gamerji has expanded its user base to 14.7 million players, hosting over 600 daily tournaments across 27 titles. Gamerji’s current MENA user base is over 5,60,000 and given the growth rate and market dynamics, we believe that it will cross 10 million users in the next 24 months in MENA alone.
Over the past year, the response from gamers has been overwhelmingly positive. According to the players, it has a user-friendly interface, diverse game offerings, and provides a platform for gamers to showcase their skills and win prizes. Gamerji’s partnerships with brands like VI, Mobily and Talabat have further enhanced its visibility and appeal. The positive feedback and growing user base indicate that Gamerji is well on its way to becoming a leading esports platform in both India and international markets
Please share your current user base geographically or any region which has shown tremendous growth?
Gamerji is currently present in 12 countries across Asia. And its total user base including India, SEA and MENA is approx 15 million. Along with the user growth on the Gamerji platform, the service caters to over 65M gamers through our partner networks. The MENA region has shown a particularly interesting growth rate with its growing market. As the region promotes Esports, entering the market early was the right choice. Even India has shown tremendous growth in terms of users and buying power, earlier it was evident that Indian e-sports is more for entertainment but now with its growing popularity, we have witnessed increase in the players’ in-game buying power/capacity.
What are your future plans for expansion?
From geographic expansion to providing Esports as a service, we plan to focus on making Gamerji a go-to platform for amateurs and budding professionals. Our focus is to expand its presence beyond India, focusing on international markets such as the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other regions. We plan to tap into high-volume and high-purchasing-power countries to leverage their growth. And we are heavily investing in technology to enhance the gaming experience. Features like automated matchmaking, real-time skill analysis, and AI-powered coaching are set to revolutionise the platform. We are developing Esports as a Service (EaaS) to enhance gaming experience. And aim to attract more brands and sponsors to promote their products through our platform. This includes sponsoring tournaments, players, and advertising on our gaming platforms.
Is Gamerji in talks with any new partnership like Vi? How many such B2B partnerships does Gamerji intend to have in the next 12 months
In 2022, Gamerji partnered with VI India, their app, now hosts games like Battle Royale, Racing, Cricket, Action Role Playing, etc under the umbrella of Gamerji. Currently Gamerji is live as a B2B SaaS product in 29 telecoms & brands across the globe. The SaaS offering vertical is pivotal for Gamerji’s reach in multiple geographies as the combined audience of its partner platforms is over 50M. We plan to reach 50 partnerships over the next 12 months which comprise telecoms, brands & ecommerce platforms across the world.
Tell us about your association with Saudi Arabia for the Esports Olympics 2025?
Gamerji is associated with the Saudi market & the federation and is looking at closely working with the committee to become official platform partners for the event. Capitalising on the technology built to host automated tournaments, the platform can provide a structure to conduct online qualifies & scout talent from the region.
What are the key criteria or factors you consider when selecting potential B2B partnerships for Gamerji?
The partnership should be a win-win for both parties. Our partner should gain valuable content to engage their audience, while we seek a collaborator who shares our vision of promoting esports and elevating the gaming experience.
Can you tell us more about the unique challenges that gamers in India face and how Gamerji addresses those challenges?
As a gamer myself, I have often noticed that gamers in India face several issues with inconsistent winning prices, complex regulations, and infrastructural limitations like uneven internet connectivity paired with unreliable power supply, and outdated gadgets. Additionally, societal attitudes often do not recognize gaming as a legitimate career path, in all affecting industry growth and retention of skilled professionals.
To support players, we provide a platform for skill development by hosting daily tournaments and esports competitions, helping gamers build their skills and gain recognition. Gamerji also introduces collegiate esports to nurture young talent and provide a pathway for them to showcase their abilities. Furthermore, features like stats screen and live streaming help gamers improve their performance and gain visibility.
Do you see Gamerji becoming a serious esports platform for gamers and a viable income option for gamers in the coming years?
I think Gamerji is a serious esports platform for those who wish to become professionals or those who play esports as a hobby, because esports for a hobby is quite expensive and takes a lot of time to build a player profile.
Gamerji helps players build their profiles, improve their skills, and potentially earn a living with its income opportunities from daily tournaments, stats window, live streaming features, and the ability to host esports tournaments. With these factors in play, Gamerji is well-positioned to become a significant player in the esports industry and offer viable income options for gamers in the coming years.
When it comes to playing games, are female players on rise as observed in UAE, will India be the next esports hub?
Based on the facts, it’s clear that the rise of female gamers is a global trend. Over 40% of all global gamers are women, and this trend is mirrored in the MENA region. The increasing number of female gamers and supportive government policies have made the UAE a lucrative destination for gaming companies. For India, with its tech-savvy youth, has the potential to become the next esports hub. The Indian esports industry is rapidly growing, with projections of significant expansion in the coming years. Given these, it’s reasonable to expect that India could follow in the footsteps of the UAE and become a major player in the esports industry, attracting gamers and providing viable income opportunities.
With ever evolving technology, what will be much used for gaming in the coming months.
In the coming months, several advanced technologies are set to reshape gaming with greater immersion, accessibility, and quality. VR & AR technologies are becoming integral to gaming. Cloud gaming services are gaining traction, enabling high-quality games without powerful hardware. AI is transforming game development by creating realistic game worlds. While MR (mixed reality) combines virtual and real environments to create rich interaction. Paired with advance 4K QD-OLED panels offering stunning visuals and smoother gameplay, and powerful handheld gaming devices, offering powerful performance and longer battery life to provide portable gaming experience without compromising on quality. These technologies are set to shape the future of gaming, providing gamers with more immersive, accessible, and high-quality experiences
Please name the titles you offer, any which are played at international level? Five Most recommended titles a gamer should venture in esports
Five highly recommended titles would be League of Legends, Call of Duty, Valorant, CS:GO, and PUBG Mobile. With competitive and diverse gameplay experience, these titles cater to a wide range of gaming preferences, ensuring there’s something for everyone on Gamerji’s platform.
With the burst of esports in India and across countries especially this year, what are key elements an aspiring gamer should look out for to hone the skills.
With the rapid growth of esports, aspiring gamers should focus on several key elements to hone their skills effectively. Most important ones will be regular practice, analysing your own gameplay, investing in quality equipment, staying updated with the latest game updates & patches, watching professional players’ games, studying game guides and tutorials, joining a gaming community, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for peak performance. By focusing on these elements, aspiring gamers can improve their skills and increase their chances of success in the competitive esports landscape.
India’s Esports growth story, where does India stand compared to other countries, is India emerging hub for esports in 2024? What are the challenges and opportunities it withholds?
India is rapidly emerging as a significant hub for esports in 2024. There is a rise in the number of mobile gamers and the government has initiated talks with the industry to bring out right regulations that can help boost esports in the country.
There are certainly challenges in terms of high-tech infrastructure, adequate arenas, high-speed internet, and advanced equipment are essential for hosting large-scale events, awareness and acceptance and while the player pool is large, the economic value generated from competitive gaming is still relatively low. More investment and sponsorship are needed to monetize the talent pool effectively.
As for the opportunities, recently India has seen a growth in the number of esports/mobile players, government hosted international tournaments, creating opportunities for Indian athletes to compete globally has also helped a lot. This growth attracted investments from game publishers and brands. We have seen Technological Advancements with the advent of 5G and cloud gaming is set to revolutionise the esports landscape in India, providing better connectivity and accessibility. Paired with the rise of homegrown games and local talent is fostering a unique esports culture in India, with potential to challenge global players. India’s journey in the esports world is just beginning, and with the right support and infrastructure, it has the potential to become a dominant force in the global esports arena
