HP launches free online courses on esports management, game development
HP has introduced free online courses on esports management and game development to upskill serious gamers in the country who do not have access to professional education in online gaming.
According to a recent study by HP, nearly half of gamers rely on YouTube and fellow gamer buddies to enhance their skills while 61% are not aware of gaming courses that exist in India.
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“Beyond products, we have opened Omen Playground stores across India where gamers can experience PC gaming free of cost and engage with gaming communities to socialise with top gamers and upskill themselves.”
Besides this, the ‘HP Gaming Garage’ hosted on the edX platform will offer access to curated online modules, covering esports management, game design and game programming in 12 languages including English, Hindi and Telugu, the company said in a statement.
The HP India Gaming Landscape Study 2023 showed that nearly half of serious gamers claimed to earn between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 12 lakh per annum in 2023, which is higher than the previous years.
Sponsorships and esports tournaments have emerged as significant income
