Top 5 Online Entertainment Trends to Follow in 2020

The online world is the most happening ecosystem for the past several years. It is particularly true when it comes to entertainment in the recent years. The online world has given many entertainment options from gaming to accessing music. Each year, the virtual world offers something new and innovate to its audience.

Since a significant majority of people around the world use web for entertainment, it is great to know some of the entertainment trends that can be visible in the online world. Let’s discuss some major entertainment trends anticipated in 2018.

Expansion of vMVPDs

Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributors, commonly called as vMVPDs, are the recent trend in the video content delivery over the internet. It combines both on-demand and live linear television and offers it via the internet. Interestingly, it helps the content owners to reach out OTT users who cut the cord in the past. Some of the leading vMVPDs include Sling TV, YouTube TV, and DirectTV Now.

The recent market statistics show that vMVPDs currently hold nearly 20 percent of the subscriber market of the United States. The access to mobile devices, advancement of wireless technology, and choice-based content options would lead to the expansion of vMVPDs this year. The specific online streaming mode is expected to transform the entire broadcasting industry in the coming years.

Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality

VR and AR are credited with providing a new experience to the entertainment industry. While virtual reality has already taken roads to a sizable population, AR is still in the primitive stages of real-life applications. The applications of virtual reality in gaming and movie watching is known to everyone. The popularity of online VR games is going up day by day. The technology would see further expansion in 2018 as game makers are lining up with VR games and more VR devices are launching on the market.

Even AR also has some excellent applications in gaming. Its ability to add the world around the gamer into gameplay offers a unique gaming experience to people. AR is expected to offer more innovation in 2018.

The growth of Online Casinos

The expansion of the internet and the craze of young people for gaming forced casinos around the world to go online mode. The online casino industry is now tasting a grand success as the online mode helped it even to access unconventional markets. The recent estimates confirm that online casinos contribute almost 33 percent of all gambling in the United Kingdom.

With highly-engaging games, joining bonuses, frequent payouts, and more, online casinos are slowly capturing the online entertainment industry. The aggressive strategies of the casinos would add more fruitful results in 2018.

More 4K Video Experience

4K video experience will become widespread in 2018. Though there are many thousands of 4K videos on the internet, the absence of devices that are capable of giving 4K view experience was a major obstacle in the journey of 4K. Currently, Sony and Huawei offer smartphones with a 4K display. This year, people would see more devices with the 4K display.

Similarly, 4K TVs will get more access to households as the prices of 4K TVs are consistently falling in the recent months. Industry estimates confirm that at least half of the North American households will have 4K TVs by 2020.

More Popularity for eSports

Electronic sports or eSports became a trendsetter in the online gaming industry in the recent years. It opened many opportunities and possibilities of online entertainment for players, gaming companies, and gaming fans. It is estimated that the industry would generate a revenue of $1.5 billion by 2020.

Interestingly, the audience of eSports grew to 385 million by 2017. The year also saw some major eSports tournaments attracting nearly 45 million online viewers around the globe. The growth will continue this year as well, and more people will grab the eSports events as their entertainment choice.

Conclusion

The growth of the internet has greatly complimented the entertainment industry over the years. Now, a majority of the entertainment revolution happens in the online world. People can expect some surprises and new entertainment options this year as well.