Online games with Indian themes, characters becoming all the rage

Mythical monsters and ancient Indian gods are trumping trolls and orcs as the characters of choice for Indian gamers who are increasingly demanding locally relevant themes and motifs in their online games.

This trend, which follows the rising popularity of India-focused content — both contemporary as well as drawn from folklore and mythology — that is visible on television shows, music, animation and comics is pushing gaming companies to also follow suit, say industry executives.