There is no doubt that almost everybody is using the internet nowadays.
Whether your use of the internet is academic, business, work, or social, we all found ways to have fun.
All sorts of entertainment have risen, making digital entertainment a billion dollar industry.
In this article, I’ll give you all the reasons why there has been a rise in online entertainment. Let’s have a look;
- It affordable
Many digital entertainment platforms come at no cost, especially social entertainment sites.
Even if you have to pay for entertainment in many cases, it is not as expensive as traditional entertainment.
To make more sense of this, take, for instance, it costs anywhere between £10 to £150 for tickets to music concerts. On the other hand you can spend less than £15 a month full access to exclusive music or movies.
We are just weeks away from the biggest annual sales of the year, Black Friday. There will be Black Friday’s TV streaming platforms with amazing deals and discounts. Including; Hulu, Disney Plus, HBO, and others
Internet providers in the UK too will be running discounts on broadband plans and many other telecoms services.
Nonetheless, while you’re skimming through Black Friday deals, make sure you do a background check on the platform you are getting your deals from to ensure you’re not scammed.
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- Fast
Social media companies are in it to make entertainment as fast as they can.
Over the last few years, the digital entertainment arena has developed short videos which are very addictive.
YouTube, TiK ToK and other big video companies have gathered massive traffic because it is fast and entertaining.
Just like fast food, fast entertainment is not reputable.
Little to no video censorship, trolling, bullying, political propaganda, and many others are some of the negative effects of fast entertainment.
- Different forms of entertainment in one place
One of the reasons why digital entertainment is addictive is that it is quite easy to switch entertainment because of the variety of options you have.
Movies and TV shows are available from streaming platforms.
All types of games including video games on mobile phones games can be accessed easily.
Ebooks and comics too are forms of digital entertainment worth engaging with.
Video documentaries are a form of online entertainment enabling anyone to educate themselves on almost anything.
- Easy to access
Apart from fast entertainment, it is easy to access just connect your devices to the internet.
Everything is in one place, it can be accessed easily and it is fast.
However, as much as digital entertainment is easy to access, it is conscious that parents limit their children’s access to the internet.
A child may be exposed to all forms of abuse on the internet that may affect the development of interaction with people.
- Fast social connections
Apart from entertaining games and videos, digital entertainment has become a platform to meet and connect with other users.
Avatars from video games allow a person to create a persona and interact with other people with similar or different interests.
Online chat groups, social media bring social entertainment.
Digital entertainment has also made it possible to interact all connect with a person’s favourite celebrity or role model.
- Unlimited entertainment
One thing about digital entertainment is that you can get it at any time.
Parks, bookstores, and all other places have closing hours but with digital entertainment, anytime is a perfect time.
Need to take the edge off? Don’t know what to do on your lunch break? Can’t sleep at night? Well, just turn on the TV and stream your favourite show.
- Relaxing
After a long day at work, it does not make sense to go to the park and enjoy a roller coaster ride.
You know what makes sense though, turning on the TV and streaming your favourite show.
Digital entertainment allows you to unwind, and ward off anxiety.
You can find mind relaxing videos or oddly satisfying videos, ASMR, yoga and meditation videos and sounds that many people are finding relaxing.
Conclusion
Traditional forms of entertainment are not outdated, it’s only that it is more convenient to entertain online.
As much as one can find all sorts of entertainment online, it is better to consume it mindfully to prevent cases of digital addiction that is on the rise.
