The world is changing fast, and it’s difficult to predict everything that’s going to happen across all areas of society. However, one thing that has become clear over the past year, is what the most popular form of entertainment has been this year.

Video Streaming

Netflix, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube are some of the biggest names in entertainment today. Millions of people use their services daily to stream whatever it is they want to watch or listen to. These days, you don’t even need an internet connection to enjoy music or video content.

In 2021, it’s predicted that around 42% of all entertainment will consist of video streaming, with live concerts and radio shows coming in at a close second. Music streaming is already one of the most popular forms of entertainment today, but it’s even more popular than ever before, which means that watching video content has definitely overtaken it as the number 1 choice for consumers.

Video games are on the rise too, with many people choosing to watch live streams of them instead of playing them themselves. This is largely down to the influence of more casual gamers, who don’t want to spend hours on end learning how to play complicated games.

Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality has really taken off this year, with many companies releasing their own Augmented Reality products. There are also tons of apps available for both iOS and Android devices, which utilize Augmented Reality in various ways. This combined with the popularity of Virtual Reality means that AR is expected to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment by 2022.

Podcasts

Podcasts were on the decline, but it seems likely that they’ll make a comeback in recent years. The current podcast trend is quite different from what it was even 5 years ago, meaning that many of us are listening to them again. Radio shows are also experiencing something of a renaissance, with online radio stations becoming more popular than ever before.

Cloud Gaming

Cloud Gaming is becoming more popular by the day, and it’s predicted that it will overtake standard PC gaming within 5 years. People are now choosing to stream mobile games via their phones rather than actually play them. This is largely because it takes up less space on your phone, meaning you can enjoy the game without needing an internet connection.

As we move into the next 10 years, it’s clear that video streaming will be one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Streaming live events and podcasts are also predicted to rise in popularity as fast as Augmented Reality, which means now is a good time to get involved with those types of ventures.