There may be many who consider the internet and the wide range of games and activities that are offered therein as somewhat unnecessary. They argue that it is the online entertainment sector that will sound the final death knell of real-time, live entertainment, brick-and-mortar casinos, and so much more. This article will show the converse and instead detail why the internet and modern-day online entertainment are not the ends of live shows and entertainment, but instead will only provide the impetus for more live-action.
The live show will go on
The rise of the internet and the ability to have live shows, sports, and the widest range of media and entertainment at the tip of your fingertips had much thought that this was the pinnacle of our entertainment. The general consensus was that the internet would kill the live show, just as TV was expected to have done to the radio star. However, the opposite is actually true, and the internet has only served to make the live event a more widespread affair. Something that is able to be accessed and watched by whoever has a strong and reliable internet connection no matter where they are in the world and where the concert or event is taking place.
Virtual concerts, games, and more
The rise of the virtual live show was specifically tested and became a trusted aspect of modern entertainment during the recent pandemic. As live events were canceled, postponed, and stopped, and as social interaction was curtailed, there was an initial fear that the entertainment sector was done for and that we as a society would not be able to mix and socialize again.
Enter the virtual event, where the self-same technology that was used to create virtual offices and allow businesses to continue to run, hosting meetings and planning on Teams or Skype all through a contactless period of remote and hybrid work. The virtual event is now a central aspect of most people’s entertainment choices, and virtual games, horse racing, online casino games, and so much more are all possible on the internet and with the right technology in hand. These online events are immersive and interactive, and as technology such as virtual reality and augmented reality improves, so too will the ability to meet up and attend some of the best concerts, events, and shows, or just game with some friends from around the world.
So, the bottom line is that the live event has simply gone online and can now be accessed by a whole lot more people than ever before. There may have been some fear expressed at the outset of the pandemic that our live social events would never get back to what they used to be. This was understandable. However, what we have seen in the continued growth of the online entertainment sector and with the ongoing development and improvement of technology is that the virtual event has begun to surpass any of our wildest expectations in that more people now see and attend live shows and concerts than ever before.
