CyberPowerPC, one of the global leaders in custom gaming PCs, has launched an ‘Esports Masterclass’ series at ApeCity, Navi Mumbai.
The initiative aims to help both gamers and their parents better understand the structure, opportunities, and challenges of India’s rapidly growing esports and video gaming industry.
The first session of the masterclass series featured CyberPowerPC India chief operating officer Vishal Parekh, alongside Jai Shah and Yash Bhanushali, co-founders of esports organization Orangutan and ApeCity. Together, they guided over 30 parents and gamers through the current landscape of India’s esports ecosystem, highlighting the career opportunities it presents and the importance of balancing academics with competitive aspirations. They also addressed common misconceptions and emphasised the vital role parental support plays in a gamer’s journey.
Parekh said: “Gaming and esports in India have evolved into a thriving ecosystem offering diverse career opportunities across content creation, game development, broadcasting, esports management, and of course, professional play. With this masterclass series, our goal is to involve both gamers and their families in the journey. We want parents to understand how structured and disciplined the industry has become, and at the same time, help gamers learn what it truly takes to grow into successful esports athletes. When both sides learn together, we can create stronger support systems for future champions.”
The second masterclass, titled ‘The Journey of Becoming an Esports Athlete’, spotlighted two of India’s top players, Arman (Aaru) and Ankit Shukla (Akop). They shared personal insights from their early days in the industry, their daily routines, and the pressures of competition. The session also touched on their experiences with losses, public expectations, burnout, and navigating social media scrutiny.
The total participation in esports tournaments in India crossed the 2 million mark in 2024 and is expected to reach 2.8 million in 2025. The prize pool across major tournaments is also projected to grow from INR 187 million in 2024 to INR 250 million in 2025 as per FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2025.
The Esports Masterclass series marks the beginning of CyberPowerPC’s broader initiative to promote understanding and acceptance of esports and PC gaming as a serious, structured, and sustainable career path. It also aims to contribute to the overall growth of the industry.
Held every Sunday at ApeCity, each session of Esports Masterclass series will feature diverse voices from across the esports ecosystem to raise awareness, educate families, and advocate for the sector.
