Hema aka NerdyGundi

Member Since July 12, 2024

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 use PC as my gaming platform primarily. The games I play on a daily basis consists of Genshin Impact, Valorant, Back 4 Blood, Phasmophobia, and variety of story modes or coop games.

For how many years have you been playing online games?

5 years

What are your educational qualifications?

M.Sc.IT. (Master's of Science in Information Technology))

What skills do you think are required to play online games?

Hand-Eye Coordination, Time Management, Teamwork and Communication if it is a team game & Reflexes and Reaction Time

Does playing online game form part of your daily life? is it a part of your livelihood?

Gaming is a part of my daily life, but not livelihood.

What are your preferred kind of online games? What factors do you consider before putting money into any online game?

Preferred kind of games: FPS, Simulation and Strategy Games, Multiplayer or Coop games

What skills are required to succeed in an online gaming tournament?

Teamwork and Communication, Dedication, Strategic Planning, Quick and precise responses to in-game events, Mental Resilience & Handling stress efficiently

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?

Implementing 2FA for Strong Authentication, Data Encryption, Report and Support Systems like Valorant currently is trying to do, Educating players about common scams, phishing attempts, and how to protect their personal information.

Community Engagement: Do you actively participate in gaming communities or forums? How important do you think community engagement is for the online gaming community?

I do not actively participate in gaming communities or forums, I do check them time to time, to be upto date about what's new or trendy. I think community engagement is pretty important for the online gaming community.

What do you think about addiction and dependency on online gaming?

Addiction of online gaming is a genuine concern that can impact various aspects of a person's life. Like, Academic and Professional Areas, Physical Health Aspect, Constantly thinking about gaming, even when not playing, Mental Health related issues like anxiety. Some of these aspects can be resolved by taking break from the gaming world, time to time.

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?

No I am not aware of any.

If there is one thing about the online gaming industry you can convey to the government, what would it be?

Ensuring strict controls and age verification mechanisms to prevent underage access to inappropriate content and to manage gaming addiction risks among younger players.

Are there any tournaments you have won or gaming achievements you would like to share with us ?

I have won 2 Twitch India Conquerors (Twitch India Community Valorant Tournaments) 1. Twitch India Conquerors (Team: Boomer Zoomers) 2. Twitch India Conquerors: Athenas (Team: Desi Patole) | All women's tournament

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