As the gaming industry continues to evolve, one interesting sector that is always on my mind is browser-based gaming. When you consider how many people boot up, log on, and zone out pretty much every day, it’s amazing to think of the possibilities afforded to those making games that don’t require their users to be tied to a specific console or even platform. Obviously, a lot of the games in this genre are rather casual at the moment, but as new tech and new ideas begin to surface, companies are coming out of the woodwork to develop and support browser-based games that actually have, hold your breath, DEPTH! One such game to serve as an example is The Legend of Katha, a new browser-based multiplayer RPG that looks to blend tactical thinking with a unique art style and a compelling story inspired by Indian Mythology. We recently had the chance to catch up with Arjun Gupte, the Vice President over at Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd, the company behind the game. Arjun runs the creative and leads the team in Bangalore working on the game, so who better to answer some questions about what The Legend Katha’s goals and the state of browser-based gaming.
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