IDGS Gaming Conclave highlights the need to bring Indian culture to digital playgrounds

The 2nd edition of IDGS Gaming Conclave explored various aspects of the gaming industry in India, including the country's esports potential in Olympics.

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The 2nd edition of IDGS Gaming Conclave took place on August 24 in New Delhi. (Image Source: Pexels)

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The Indian Digital Gaming Society yesterday hosted the second edition of the IDGS Gaming Conclave. Presented in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the virtual event was attended by several industry experts, enthusiasts and experts who participated in discussions and networking opportunities.

Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, praised the steps taken by IDGS and CII to bring together several people from different parts of the country. He went on to say that India is a ‘big visible global player’ and that they want dedicated funds for the AVGC sector which includes gaming.

“Let us realise the value of our culture and develop games that can go international. Something like Ramayana and Mahabharata, if we can convert them in games, it will be great”, said Sahay when talking about developing games based on Indian culture.

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Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of Krafton India also joined the event and talked about the company’s expectations in terms of return on investment, saying that the “Indian market is sizable for top games like BGMI.”

The 2nd edition of IDGS Gaming Conclave featured 4-panel discussions that touched on various aspects of the digital gaming ecosystem like the opportunities and investment in the industry, alignment of India gaming with the global trends and the nation’s potential to become a key player on the international stage. One of the panels also explored India’s esports potential and how it can reach Olympics.

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