Fantasy Games In The Era Of Digital Media: A Study On Its Evolution, Development And Economic Potential In India

Abstract

Fantasy games have emerged very popular in the era of digital media. Their popularity is spreading to even small cities in India. According to Statista 2023, the number of registered users has increased from 2 million in 2016 to 180 million in 2023 and it is expected to reach 500 million by 2027. These games have huge economic potential which grabs the attention of millions of Indian youngsters. The study primarily focuses to trace the evolution and development of fantasy games in India and attempts to understand its economic potential. The study is based on exploratory research design in which extensive review of literature has been done under the qualitative approach.