Business of games: Is indies in India leaving mobile games behind?

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Hey Friends, Greetings from Bangalore 💗

India is the mobile game download capital of the world, yet many new developers are diving straight into AAA development for console and PC without first shipping smaller, scalable titles. Could funding initiatives from Xbox or Sony be driving this shift? Perhaps. But here’s the real question: are we chasing passion at the cost of market opportunity?

Passion is powerful, but starting with AAA without foundational experience is a high-risk leap. Start small, ship smaller titles, build momentum, and scale to AAA when ready. The opportunities in India’s mobile gaming market are immense—let’s not lose sight of them.

What’s your perspective? Are we seeing a disconnect between market potential and developer ambition? Let’s discuss! 💬👇

tCARe, CARtic P
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