Undoubtedly the entertainment industry in the modern age has become a true blessing for consumers.

Today, they are provided with an endless list of options to choose from and enjoy brand new avenues of entertainment almost every day; thanks to advancements in technology.

In this article, we are going to talk about five trends in the online entertainment industry that are going to trend in 2019.

1. High demand for on-demand streaming services

Today, more and more consumers are making a move towards the on-demand streaming services like Amazon Prime, Netflix and the like. Their consumers can easily access updated content for at home as well as for on-the-go entertainment.

So, if we say that the entertainment industry is shifting from television to smartphones/tablets, we will not be wrong. The same is going to be highly trending in 2019, as more and more smartphones are being launched every week by the various tech giants globally.

2. VMVPDs are taking over

The term VMVPDs refers to virtual multichannel video programming distributors, such as YouTube TV, which are rapidly taking over the conventional system of TV channels distribution.

All you have to do is create one or more accounts as per your needs, and you can watch all leading TV channels at a really low monthly subscription price.

3. Online gaming is the backbone

It won’t be wrong if we say that gaming is the backbone of the online entertainment industry and believe it or not, this segment is really going to stay right there.

As per a few researchers conducted very recently, online gaming with the support for multiplayer action is dominating the online entertainment industry and has over 40% of the share worldwide.

The experience of online gaming leaves a positive impact and lasting impression on the people. Gaming is not just for entertainment; it offers a variety of virtual playing experiences too. Ranging from motion sensing to consoles, gamers are getting blessings in terms of advanced technology applications every day.

4. Online card games

You must have heard of various card games like poker, 21, and other multiplayer betting games online. These games have been a great source of entertainment for people around the world, and the winners get really big prizes.

These games are so popular that people even Google how to play 21 and queries like that to be able to not only entertain themselves but also earn some cash.

5. Virtual reality is becoming a Reality

Once used to be only a part of science fiction movies, virtual reality is now rapidly becoming a part of our life. The gaming industry globally is rapidly implementing VR gaming consoles and has been able to grab consumer attention to a great extent.

Today, the virtual reality gaming segment is witnessing one of the highest growth rates across the online gaming industry worldwide.

Gaming has been of great interest for people of different age groups worldwide. Needless to say, online gaming has improved a lot and has been able to grab consumers’ attention in 2018 and is expected to do more in 2019.

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