India, April 20 -- India's gaming industry is gaining momentum, and the latest update came today from KRAFTON's meeting with Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar. While the primary focus of that meeting was KRAFTON's plans, its implications are far-reaching and rather critical to understanding the future direction of gaming in India. KRAFTON's takeaway was that there has been a major shift in how India is perceived not just as a large gaming market but as an emerging hub for game development, studio growth, and local IP.

This shift is significant as it marks a turning point in terms of the gaming conversation taking place in India. Previously, there had been a focus primarily on downloads, users, and big-name titles; now, however, the focus is sh...