Mantaj Singh aka InfinityOP

How did you venture into the online gaming space? Which online games do you play regularly? What gaming platforms do you primarily use? (PC, console, mobile) How many hours do you typically spend gaming each week?
I casually used to play Clash Of Clans and stream it on YT back in 2016-17. Then in 2018 PUBGM launched and i started to play it regularly and then entered. Mainly i play mobile games only. My daily Avg BGMI screen time is 7-8Hrs
For how many years have you been playing online games?
Its been more than 10 years now mostly
What are your educational qualifications?
Its my first year of college for BBA
What skills do you think are required to play online games?
There is no as such skills needed if you play just casually. But if you want to play esports, your gaming skills as well as your out of the game behavior and mental health also matters. You need to practice your role daily and master it.
Does playing online game form part of your daily life? is it a part of your livelihood?
Yes now its a part of my daily life, many people know me from gaming and am grateful for that
What are your preferred kind of online games? What factors do you consider before putting money into any online game?
Battle Royal i prefer and if i have some extra money then only i buy ingame stuff. Usually i dont spend much, just a little some times.
What skills are required to succeed in an online gaming tournament?
Consistency and Hunger to win.
Have you ever experienced financial fraud or scams related to online gaming? What measures do you think should be implemented to prevent financial exploitation in online gaming?
Yes many scams are there and even happened with me, that can be if someone is getting you a streaming platform or a team. The organizations should have specific ids which should be mentioned on there socials so that we can confirm that guy is genuine.
Community Engagement: Do you actively participate in gaming communities or forums? How important do you think community engagement is for the online gaming community?
Yes i do, its really important to keep participating in community that helps everyone.
What do you think about addiction and dependency on online gaming?
You cant depend on online gaming if you dont have such a audience that even if you leave playing games you can still earn through your socials.
Are you aware of the existing laws and regulations related to online gaming in your country? Do you think there should be more regulations to protect gamers' rights and safety online?
I dont see much laws in India currently as people hack in every other tournament and same hacker team get banned but still they are able to complete next time in different tournament, they should get a permanent ban or a 4-5 years atleast.
If there is one thing about the online gaming industry you can convey to the government, what would it be?
The Gaming industry is so big that people can earn more than there regular jobs, if government support the industry but they ban games just because they think they are addictive and all not logical reasons.
Are there any tournaments you have won or gaming achievements you would like to share with us?
In 2018 December, when there were no official tournaments, there was a 50k event in Jammu which I won, that was my first win. Then won many third party tournaments like Sky esports Pova Cup, Fearless Championship Series

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