The HangOn blog
Guides, tips and culture for India's gaming community.
What Does LAN Mean in Esports? LAN vs Online Explained
LAN means local area network. What a LAN event is in esports, why big finals are played on LAN, and how LAN differs from online play.
- EsportsValorant
Valorant Rank Distribution: What Percent of Players Are Diamond?
How Valorant ranks are spread across the player base, roughly what percentage of players reach Diamond, Ascendant, Immortal and Radiant, and how to find your own percentile.
3 Nov 2026 · 5 min read - EsportsFree Fire
Free Fire India Is Live: Launch Date, Download, Playtime Limits and What's New
Free Fire India launched on 28 October 2026. How to download it, what's different from Free Fire MAX, the 6-hour and 3-hour playtime limits, parental consent, the Diwali event, and how to find Free Fire players.
3 Nov 2026 · 7 min read - CompanyCommunity
HangOn Guardians: A Badge for Our First 100 Members
The first 100 members of HangOn can claim a verified Guardian badge. Here's what it is, how it works, and why founder Aditya Jaiswal started it.
24 Oct 2026 · 3 min read - CompanyFounder
WhatsApp Groups Are Not a Gaming Community
Aditya Jaiswal, founder of HangOn, on why Indian gaming lives in WhatsApp groups, why that breaks, and what a real local gaming community needs.
23 Oct 2026 · 4 min read - CompanyAditya Jaiswal
HangOn Interactive Private Limited: Company Profile
HangOn Interactive Private Limited is a New Delhi gaming company founded in 2026 by Aditya Jaiswal. It makes HangOn, HangOn Partner and Deckon.
22 Oct 2026 · 3 min read - StreamingStream Deck
The Best Stream Deck Layout for Beginners
A simple 15-key stream deck layout for new streamers: scenes, audio, recording and media, arranged so you can press the right key without looking.
22 Oct 2026 · 4 min read - GuidesMouse
How Many Clicks Per Second Is Good? CPS Explained
What a normal CPS score is, how jitter and butterfly clicking work, and when click speed matters in games.
21 Oct 2026 · 3 min read - CompanyFounder
Why I Founded HangOn — A Note From Aditya Jaiswal
HangOn founder Aditya Jaiswal on why Indian gamers need a local social layer, and why he started with discovery instead of another chat app.
21 Oct 2026 · 5 min read - CompanyFounder
Who Is Aditya Jaiswal? The Founder of HangOn
Aditya Jaiswal is the founder and CEO of HangOn Interactive Private Limited, the New Delhi company behind HangOn, HangOn Partner and Deckon.
20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read - StreamingSetup
How to Start Streaming Games in India: A Beginner's Setup
What you need to start streaming games from India: platform, PC or phone setup, OBS, mic, internet upload speed and a few shortcuts that make it easier.
20 Oct 2026 · 6 min read - EsportsTournaments
Gaming Tournament Rules: A Checklist for Organisers
Every rule your gaming tournament should spell out before registrations open: eligibility, teams, check-in, disconnects, disputes, cheating and prizes.
19 Oct 2026 · 4 min read - StreamingStream Deck
How to Switch OBS Scenes From Your Phone
Use your phone as a stream deck to switch OBS scenes, mute your mic and start streaming without alt-tabbing out of your game.
18 Oct 2026 · 4 min read - EsportsTournaments
Single vs Double Elimination: Which Tournament Bracket Should You Use?
How single elimination, double elimination, round robin and Swiss brackets work, and which suits your gaming tournament's size and schedule.
18 Oct 2026 · 5 min read - EsportsTournaments
How to Organise an Online Gaming Tournament, Step by Step
Plan, run and pay out an online gaming tournament: pick a game and format, write rules, take registrations, schedule matches and handle prizes.
17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read - BusinessGaming Cafes
How to Fill Quiet Weekday Hours at Your Gaming Café
Practical ideas to bring players in on slow weekday afternoons: student rates, weekly tournaments, memberships, group packages and better visibility.
16 Oct 2026 · 5 min read - CommunityFriends
How to Find Good Teammates for Ranked Games
Where to find reliable teammates for BGMI, Valorant and Free Fire ranked, and how to tell quickly if a squad will work.
15 Oct 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessGaming Cafes
Gaming Café Equipment Checklist: Everything You Need Before Opening
A complete checklist of what a gaming café needs: PCs and consoles, monitors, peripherals, seating, network, power backup, software and the front desk.
14 Oct 2026 · 6 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
Best Games to Play at a Gaming Café With Friends
Group-friendly games for PCs, PS5 and VR at a gaming café: competitive shooters, couch games, racing and party picks.
12 Oct 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessGaming Cafes
Gaming Café Revenue: Why Occupancy Matters More Than More PCs
How a gaming café's revenue is really calculated, why filling quiet hours beats buying stations, and practical ways to raise occupancy.
9 Oct 2026 · 6 min read - EsportsTournaments
How to Split Tournament Prize Money Fairly
Common prize pool splits for gaming tournaments, how to calculate them, and how to announce them so nobody argues later.
6 Oct 2026 · 5 min read - EsportsAim
What Is a Good Reaction Time for Gaming?
Typical reaction times for gamers, why your setup changes the number, and simple ways to react faster.
3 Oct 2026 · 4 min read - EsportsFree Fire
Free Fire Sensitivity and HUD: Setting Up Controls That Work for You
How to tune Free Fire sensitivity and arrange your HUD for faster headshots and gloo walls, step by step.
30 Sept 2026 · 5 min read - EsportsBGMI
How to Push Rank in BGMI: Squad Habits for Higher Tiers
Practical tips for pushing rank in BGMI classic: landing spots, rotations, squad roles, comms and playing for placement.
26 Sept 2026 · 6 min read - EsportsValorant
How to Rank Up in Valorant: Habits That Actually Win Games
Practical habits that help you climb in Valorant: playing with a fixed duo, comms, economy, agent pool and avoiding tilt.
22 Sept 2026 · 6 min read - SetupMouse
What DPI Should You Use for Gaming? A Simple Answer
Why most players use 400–1600 DPI, how DPI and in-game sensitivity combine into eDPI, and how to choose a setting that sticks.
18 Sept 2026 · 4 min read - SetupPC
FPS vs Refresh Rate: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
FPS is what your PC renders, refresh rate is what your monitor shows. Here's how they work together, with frame time explained simply.
14 Sept 2026 · 5 min read - CommunityNew Delhi
A Gamer's Guide to New Delhi: Cafés, Tournaments and Where to Play
Where to play in New Delhi: gaming cafés with PS5, PC, VR and racing sims, how prices compare, and how to find tournaments and players nearby.
10 Sept 2026 · 5 min read - EsportsValorant
How to Improve Your Aim in FPS Games: A Routine That Works
A realistic aim-training routine for Valorant, CS2 and other shooters: settings first, then crosshair placement, flicks, tracking and review.
10 Sept 2026 · 7 min read - EsportsValorant
Valorant Crosshair Settings: A Guide to a Crosshair That Helps You Aim
How each Valorant crosshair setting changes your aim, which styles suit which players, and how to test a crosshair properly.
6 Sept 2026 · 5 min read - EsportsBGMI
BGMI Sensitivity Settings: How to Find Yours (Not Copy Someone Else's)
A practical way to set BGMI camera, ADS and gyro sensitivity for your device and grip, and why copying a pro's code rarely works.
2 Sept 2026 · 6 min read - CommunityHealth
Healthy Gaming Habits: Play More, Burn Out Less
Simple habits for long sessions: breaks, posture, eyes, sleep and tracking your hours so gaming stays fun.
2 Jun 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessVR
Should Your Gaming Café Add VR or a Racing Simulator?
The business case for specialty rigs: space, pricing, staffing and whether VR or sim racing will actually pay off for your café.
22 May 2026 · 6 min read - EsportsFree Fire
Free Fire Tournaments: Formats, Points and How to Win More
How Free Fire tournament points usually work, placement vs kills, and practical tactics for climbing the leaderboard.
21 May 2026 · 5 min read - StreamingStream Deck
Stream Deck vs Macro Keyboard vs Your Phone: Which Should You Use?
An honest comparison of a hardware stream deck, a macro keypad and a phone-based stream deck app for streamers, editors and developers.
17 May 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessOperations
Staffing a Gaming Café: Roles, Shifts and Access
Who you need on the floor, how to split shifts, and how to give staff the right access to bookings and money without handing over everything.
14 May 2026 · 5 min read - EsportsNetwork
How to Reduce Ping for Online Games in India
Practical fixes for high ping: wired connections, router settings, server choice and what you can and can't control on Indian networks.
13 May 2026 · 6 min read - CommunityGaming Cafes
Gaming Café Date Ideas That Aren't Awkward
Why a gaming café works for a date, which games to pick if one of you doesn't game, and how to keep it fun rather than competitive.
10 May 2026 · 4 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
What Makes a Gaming Café Good for Valorant and CS2
The monitor, mouse, network and seating details that matter for tactical shooters — and how to check a café before you book.
9 May 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessOperations
How to Reduce No-Shows at Your Gaming Café
Why customers miss bookings and what actually reduces no-shows: prepaid slots, reminders, clear policies and easy rescheduling.
6 May 2026 · 4 min read - EsportsSkills
What Is KDA in Games? Meaning, How to Calculate It, and What's Good
KDA means kills, deaths and assists. The formula, how Valorant, Free Fire, BGMI and Halo count it, the difference between KDA and K/D, and what a good KDA is.
5 May 2026 · 7 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
How to Book a Gaming Café for a Group of Friends
Booking stations for a squad or a group outing: how many to book, sitting together, splitting the cost and avoiding the classic group-booking mistakes.
2 May 2026 · 4 min read - SetupSkills
How to Find Your Perfect Mouse Sensitivity (and Keep It Across Games)
A simple method to find your ideal sensitivity, what eDPI and cm/360 mean, and how to carry the same aim across Valorant, CS2 and Apex.
1 May 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessRetention
Loyalty Programs and Memberships for Gaming Cafés
How to design a membership or loyalty program that gets players coming back weekly — pricing, perks, and mistakes to avoid.
28 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - GuidesParents
Are Gaming Cafés Safe for Teenagers? A Guide for Parents
What parents should look for in a gaming café: supervision, hygiene, CCTV, time limits and age-appropriate games — plus questions to ask the owner.
25 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - StreamingSetup
A Great Gaming Desk Setup on a Budget: Where to Spend First
How to prioritise spending on a gaming setup in India — monitor, mouse, chair, headset — and where you can safely save.
24 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - EsportsCareers
How to Become an Esports Player in India: A Realistic Roadmap
An honest roadmap from casual to competitive: choosing a game, ranked goals, joining a team, tournaments, content and staying balanced.
22 Apr 2026 · 7 min read - BusinessOperations
Gaming Café PC Maintenance: A Weekly and Monthly Checklist
Keep your gaming café's PCs fast and reliable with a simple weekly and monthly maintenance routine — updates, cleaning, peripherals and uptime.
20 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
PC vs Console vs Mobile Gaming Cafes in India: Which Is Right for You?
PC bays, console lounges or mobile gaming zones — a clear comparison of cost, games, and experience to help you pick the right kind of gaming cafe.
18 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
The Best Time to Visit a Gaming Café (and When to Avoid It)
When gaming cafés are busiest, when you'll get the best stations and prices, and how to plan around peak hours.
18 Apr 2026 · 4 min read - CommunitySafety
How to Deal With Toxic Players (Without Ruining Your Game)
Practical ways to handle toxicity in voice and chat: mute, report, stay calm, and build a group you actually enjoy playing with.
16 Apr 2026 · 4 min read - EsportsTournaments
LAN Tournament Day: The Complete Checklist
What to bring and do before an in-person esports tournament at a gaming café or arena — peripherals, settings, food, check-in and mindset.
15 Apr 2026 · 4 min read - StreamingDeckon
A Stream Deck for Developers: Keys for Coding Faster
The shortcuts developers put on a stream deck — run, test, git, terminal, switching windows — and approving AI coding agents from your phone.
14 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessTournaments
How to Host a Tournament at Your Gaming Café
A venue owner's guide to running in-house tournaments: picking the game, format, entry fees, prizes, scheduling and turning players into regulars.
12 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
How to Throw a Birthday Party at a Gaming Café
Plan a gaming café birthday party: booking stations for a group, picking games everyone can play, mini tournaments, food and budget tips.
10 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - EsportsValorant
Valorant Tournament Formats Explained: BO1, BO3, Swiss and More
Single elimination, double elimination, Swiss and round robin — and what best-of-one versus best-of-three means for how your team should play.
8 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - StreamingDeckon
How to Control Your Computer's Music From Your Phone
Play, pause, skip and change volume on your computer from your phone — the simplest ways, including a free stream-deck app.
6 Apr 2026 · 4 min read - CommunityLAN
How to Organise a LAN Party (at Home or at a Café)
Plan a LAN party: choosing home vs café, games that work for groups, network basics, food and keeping everyone playing.
4 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - GuidesRacing Simulator
Racing Simulators at Gaming Cafés: A Beginner's Guide
What a racing-sim rig is, what it feels like, which games to start with, and how to get quick at sim racing without buying your own setup.
3 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessMarketing
12 Gaming Café Marketing Ideas That Bring Players Through the Door
Practical, low-cost marketing ideas for gaming cafés: tournaments, college tie-ups, content, referrals, memberships and listings.
2 Apr 2026 · 7 min read - EsportsTournaments
What Are Scrims in Gaming? Scrims vs Tournaments Explained
What scrims mean in gaming, how Free Fire, BGMI and Valorant scrims work in India, how they differ from tournaments, and how to join your first one.
1 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - StreamingStream Deck
Using a Stream Deck for Video Editing: Keys That Save Hours
Which editing shortcuts to put on a stream deck — cut, ripple delete, markers, speed and export — and how to build an editing deck on your phone.
29 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - GuidesVR
VR Gaming Near You: What to Expect at a VR Arcade
What a VR session at a gaming café or arcade is like, which games to try first, how long to play, and tips if it's your first time in a headset.
27 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessMarketing
Google Business Profile for Gaming Cafés: How to Show Up on Maps
Set up and optimise your gaming café's Google Business Profile — category, photos, hours, reviews and booking links — to appear when people search nearby.
25 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - EsportsBGMI
How to Build a BGMI Squad That Actually Wins
Roles, communication, practice routine and finding the right teammates — a practical guide to building a competitive BGMI squad.
23 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - CommunityFriends
How to Make Gaming Friends as an Adult
Practical ways to find people to play with after college — local players, regular sessions, communities and turning online teammates into friends.
21 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
PS5 or PC at the Gaming Café? How to Choose for Your Game
Should you book a PS5 or a gaming PC at the café? A game-by-game guide to which station suits FIFA/FC, Valorant, GTA, Tekken, CS2 and more.
19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - BusinessPricing
Gaming Café Pricing Strategy: How to Price Stations and Fill Off-Peak Hours
How to set prices per station, design session packs, use off-peak rates and memberships, and avoid the pricing mistakes that empty a café.
17 Mar 2026 · 7 min read - EsportsTournaments
Esports Prize Money in India: How Payouts and TDS Work
How tournament winnings are paid out in India, why TDS may be deducted, what you'll need for payout, and what to keep for tax time.
15 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - StreamingStream Deck
15 Stream Deck Buttons Every Streamer Should Set Up
The stream deck keys that save the most time while live — scenes, mic, music, clips and chat — and how to set them up on a phone with Deckon.
13 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
First Time at a Gaming Café? Here's Exactly What to Expect
A step-by-step walkthrough of your first gaming café visit: booking, check-in, logging in to your games, etiquette and what to bring.
11 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - CultureGaming Cafes
Gaming Cafe Etiquette: 10 Unwritten Rules Every Gamer Should Know
From cleaning your station to respecting the queue — the unwritten rules that make gaming cafes better for everyone. A quick read before your next session.
10 Mar 2026 · 4 min read - BusinessGaming Cafes
How to Start a Gaming Café in India: The Complete Checklist
Everything to plan before opening a gaming café in India — location, hardware mix, internet, registrations, pricing, staffing and getting your first customers.
9 Mar 2026 · 8 min read - EsportsTournaments
How to Join Your First Esports Tournament in India
A beginner's guide to entering your first esports tournament: finding one, registering, team rules, match day and what happens if you win.
7 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
Gaming Café Prices in India: What You Should Pay Per Hour
How gaming cafés in India price PC, PS5, Xbox, VR and racing-sim sessions, what changes the rate, and how to avoid paying more than you should.
4 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - GuidesTournaments
How to Host a BGMI Tournament: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to run a BGMI tournament that players actually want to join — format, slots, prize pool, rules and promotion. A complete organizer playbook.
3 Feb 2026 · 8 min read - GuidesGaming Cafes
How to Find the Best Gaming Cafe Near You (2026 Guide)
A practical checklist for picking a great gaming cafe — what specs, pricing, peripherals and vibe to look for, and how to book a slot in seconds.
15 Jan 2026 · 6 min read