Esports as a profession in India

Gone are the times when the word sports only emphasise games like cricket, tennis, hockey, football etc.

This is the 21st century and the revolution of gaming has already begun and attaining heights with Esports as a preferred choice for most millennials and Gen-Z.

If we go by Wikipedia definition, Esports (also known as electronic sports, e-sports, or eSports) is a form of competition using video games. Esports often takes the form of organize, multiplayer video games competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams.

The COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown implanted a stunning boost to the esports fate in India. With the lack of outdoor activities and other means of engagement, gaming was the real opportunity contributing more stimulation and action when compared to binge-watching series.

The remarkable extension of this division has created new income streams and possibilities for brands, online businesses as well as gamers taking up gaming as a career.
The quandary with Esports in India is that it is slightly new and since very little supervision is available for people who are into it thereby people don’t know the accurate approach to kick starts their profession.

In this blog, we’ll explain to you everything that you require to understand to grow into a professional gamer. That way you can be certain that you don’t execute any blunders along the way, restricting yourself from getting to where you want to be. 

FIRST THING FIRST..

ARE YOU DETERMINED?

Modern Esports players do make more than $2 million for accomplishing a worldwide competition, and numerous of them also earn constant payrolls while playing for corporate-sponsored teams.
But have to be decisive and prepared to sacrifice both time and cash, to reach your biggest goals.
Think you’ve got the talents to go pro? Don’t mind making the sacrifices? Now all you require is the procedure guide, that’s where we come in.. 

CHOOSE YOUR GAME
Action, Arcade, Racing, the list goes on.
Being an all-rounder is good, but for growth in Esports, you need to pick 1 or max 2 and specialise in it.
Our advice is to try a few out and stick with the one you truly love.
You’re going to be playing it a lot.

JOIN A TEAM
The duo is better than solo and the squad is better than a duo.
The subsequent step in your quest to become a professional gamer and vaulting towards esports fame is to join a team. 
Don’t hesitate to join a team and never censure healthy criticism, your teammates will ultimately help you progress, so a little bit of criticism is needed to harmonise.

INVEST IN GOOD GEARS
Perceive your equipment as your teammate as you have to operate in accordance collectively for the best outcomes. 
Be it Laptop, PC or Smartphone opt for one that is imperative for you. If budget is an issue then arbitrate on other peculiarities.
For e.g. overlook the camera and concentrate on RAM and Processor in the smartphone.
If going for PC particularly invest in GPU preferably than Processor, an abundance of research before modelling fresh GIG will benefit you in long run.
There are a lot of options when it comes to peripherals — varying in size, form factor, and sensitivity — but it’s best to choose the one that works for you.

PRACTICE
First, master the game’s mechanics. Concentrate on learning game-specific skills until they become ingrained in your muscle memory.
Whether that’s last-hitting in a MOBA, aiming with accuracy in an FPS, or maximising actions-per-minute in an RTS, these skills never lose their importance. Pro players practice mechanics tirelessly to stay sharp and make minute improvements, but players who are just starting out should improve dramatically with practice.

CLIMB THE LADDER
If you want to become a pro, it takes a strong desire to win at every phase of the competition. This means topping the scoreboard in pick-up groups, climbing the ladder in matchmaking, and being the last team standing in tournaments.
Familiarise yourself with the hierarchy of the levels of competition, as each Esport has its own system in place for bringing new players into the fold.

 
GET NOTICED
Getting good at the game is only half the battle. The other half is making connections that will help you ascend the competitive ladder.
Once you’ve found your footing in more competitive lobbies, start networking. Leverage your position as a quality opponent to connect with better players.
Building relationships with better players can lead to bigger things, such as invites to private Discord channels, where you’ll have the chance to play in exclusive scrims and rub shoulders with elite players.

 

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If you are not a contestant does that mean the gaming industry is not for you?

 There are many different streams related to Esports that will help you generate a source of income. Some of them are..

Game Tester

Game Producer

Game Designer

Game Commentator

Tournament Organizer/Moderator

Audio Engineer

We have tried to cover every possible query in this blog, and last but not least one final tip is that the process of evolving into a gamer is very delightful on its own but don’t get perplexed over a dream so much that you neglect your well-being.

Wellness as in the actual world does not respawn easily like in games. Proper rest and nutrition will ensure your peak performance.
So take good care your health and #GOGAMING.