The year 2023 has a lot in store for everyone in terms of entertainment. From VR gaming to AI content, you’re likely to find something new and exciting to keep you on the edge of your seat. The latest tech is playing a big role in new digital entertainment forms.
But also, trusty personal devices such as smartphones are helping people stay connected with their favourite shows and games.
Here are the top digital entertainment trends to look out for in 2023…
Virtual and Augmented Reality
As VR and AR technology advances, they will become more widely used in entertainment and gaming. More immersive experiences will mean that people can feel like they are truly “part of the action.” A popular buzzword that you can expect to hear more of is “metaverse.” The latter is basically a digital space where one can spend time playing games. Visiting friends and even travelling to overseas countries is also possible in this digital space.
5G and High-Speed Internet
The widespread adoption of 5G technology and high-speed internet will drive innovation and improvement in digital entertainment. This will enable new forms of content and experiences.
Streaming Services
The growth of streaming services will continue to disrupt traditional forms of entertainment, like cable TV and theatres. Binge-watching TV shows, listening to a podcast series in one go, and watching gamers play have become the norm. These popular types of streaming won’t be slowing down in 2023. People have become used to having a lot of content to consume in an instant. With higher internet speeds and millions of content creators around the world, there’s no shortage of streaming opportunities.
Furthermore, subscription-based models, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, will continue to gain popularity. They’ve been and will continue disrupting traditional entertainment distribution models.
Interactive Content
To step entertainment up a notch, interactive content like choose-your-own-adventure style games or other interactive storytelling experiences will continue to grow. This is something we’ve seen with streaming platforms such as Netflix, where subscribers can play games such as quizzes.
At the same time, social media will become more integrated into the entertainment industry. For example, expect to see features like live-streaming and shoppable content. There have been some experiments with this over the year. Now, social media platforms will refine the process to make it more seamless.
AI-Powered Content
Artificial Intelligence is another term that’s becoming more mainstream.
As such, AI will play a larger role in the creation and distribution of digital content. Expect personalized recommendations and adaptive storytelling based on user behaviour. The use of data analytics and machine learning algorithms to personalize digital entertainment will become more widespread.
People are no longer just consuming digital content; they are also actively participating in it. Digital Entertainment trends in 2023 will give people more power to consume content as they please. Whether it’s binge-watching TV shows or watching 15-second clips for hours on end.
