Intro

Returning to  Battlegrounds

Navigating PUBG bans, BGMI launch, and revival

India’s workforce in Krafton’s global team?

Key moment behind BGMI’s creation 

Next stage of growth or innovation?

Krafton’s $150M investment plans in India?

 IIMM fund and incubator growth

Chaotic Indian market

Krafton’s game parks and R&D center plans?

AI in  development of gaming?

Is Krafton  developing its own AI

Concerns on over-gaming and player well-being?

Taxation challenges in gaming industry growth.

India’s internet and cloud gaming future.

Monetization challenges and gaming education.

Credits

India’s gaming industry is experiencing growth, driven by millions of players, a rapidly expanding esports culture, and increasing investments in game development. However, behind this success lies a complex landscape of regulatory challenges, evolving technology, and changing player preferences. In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury sits down with Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, CEO of Krafton India, to discuss his journey, Krafton’s experience in navigating bans and regulations, and the company’s vision for the Indian gaming market. They explore how artificial intelligence is transforming game development and player experiences, Krafton’s $160 million investment in Indian startups, the rise of cloud gaming, and what the future holds for gaming in India over the next decade.

 

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India&rsquo;s gaming industry is experiencing growth, driven by millions of players, a rapidly expanding esports culture, and increasing investments in game development. However, behind this success lies a complex landscape of regulatory challenges, evolving technology, and changing player preferences. In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury sits down with Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, CEO of Krafton India, to discuss his journey, Krafton&rsquo;s experience in navigating bans and regulations, and the company&rsquo;s vision for the Indian gaming market. They explore how artificial intelligence is transforming game development and player experiences, Krafton&rsquo;s $160 million investment in Indian startups, the rise of cloud gaming, and what the future holds for gaming in India over the next decade.
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Corner Office Conversation: Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, CEO at Krafton India