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Biggest Online Entertainment Trends In 2018

The modern entertainment industry has become a blessing for consumers.

With an endlessly long menu of options at their disposal and advancement in technology, consumers are now enjoying newer avenues of entertainment like never before. In this article, we dive deep to identify which trends rule the online entertainment industry in the year 2018.

On Demand Streaming

More & more people are now shifting towards on-demand streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. Entertainment is shifting from the television to online streaming primarily accounting for the convenience factor.

And growing with the trend is the concept of ‘original’ or ‘exclusive’ content which are being used by online streaming service providers to stand out from the competition & lure more viewers.


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VMVPDs

Virtual multi-channel video programming distributors like YouTube TV, Sling TV, etc are now taking over the conventional TV channel distribution system. These VMVPDs now control over % of the US subscriber market and are expected to grow at a great pace in the year 2018.

You can create multiple accounts per household, watch all leading TV channels online and get all of this at really low subscription prices.

Virtual & Augmented Reality

Once only a part of science fiction, virtual reality is now becoming a part of our everyday life. The gaming industry seems to be the front-runners in the aspect with the wide acceptance of the new age VR gaming consoles.

VR Gaming is witnessing one of the highest growth rates in the online entertainment industry. VR films are also being widely adopted by many entertainers globally. Many tech firms are blending the use of VR and AR to bring out unparalleled experiences for their consumers. A great example of this can be online games like Pokémon Go.

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Casinos & Gambling

Online casinos continue to be a major source of entertainment for people. Many popular casinos have introduced theme based games, live multiplayer betting games, and table games with some really big prizes for the taking.

As per a recent survey, blackjack has been rated as the most popular game of all time. Search the internet for the best online blackjack or poker and you’ll be surprised to find a great number of websites offering the service.

Online Gaming

Gaming is the backbone of the entertainment industry and this segment is not going anywhere. In fact, research studies suggest that online gaming and multiplayer gaming platforms are dominating the entertainment industry with over 40% of the share.

Gaming provides an experience that leaves a lasting impression on the people. And not just the experience, gaming also offers a great variety of playing it as well. Right from motion sensing to consoles, gamers are enjoying the gifts of technological advancement by the day.

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