The way we enjoy movies and games is always changing. Think how far we have come since the first black and white silent films came to movie theatres or the first amusement arcade opened. However, the past ten years have seen changes that appear rapid, even by the fast-paced standards of media.
On-demand services
Not so very long ago, movies appeared first in movie theatres, then went onto DVDs to be bought or rented. They might eventually be shown on TV, so if you wanted to watch a particular movie, you had to wait until you found time to see it in the movie theatre or purchase a copy. Thanks to on-demand streaming services, this is now a thing of the past.
Netflix is not a new company. It originated as a movie delivery company in 1997. But in the last ten years, it has become part of the revolution that transformed how we watch movies. With a vast library of movies, series and documentaries, it allows them to be watched at any time for a monthly subscription. Netflix is not alone in offering this service, with Amazon Prime Video and NowTV just two of the growing number of options. Many of these companies produce their own movies and series, bypassing the movie theatres altogether.
Watching a movie at home used to mean a DVD shown on the home television. Streaming a movie to a TV remains popular, but you can also watch them on a computer, gaming console, tablet or smartphone, wherever you are.
The virtual gaming experience
Gaming is transforming before our eyes, with games becoming increasingly sophisticated and even taking the first steps into virtual reality. Gaming on a console such as an Xbox or PlayStation remains popular, but compared to a decade ago, there are many more app-based games to be played on a smartphone or tablet.
This change in the way we game has been keenly felt in the casino industry. You once needed to go to a physical building to get the full casino experience, with choice limited to what was available there. The past decade has seen the rise of the online casino, with the experience offered becoming increasingly sophisticated. It mimics the real-life casino experience offering every imaginable game in the comfort of the home.
A quick internet search shows a wide array of casino and other gaming sites, making it hard to know where to try. Mobile Casino Service offers a guide to mobile casino games, offering reviews and links so you can quickly learn which sites are offering the best experience.
The future
If there is one thing the changes in movies and gaming of the last decade has brought us, it is that change can happen quickly. As virtual and augmented reality technology develops, this is likely to play an ever greater part in the experience. The next ten years certainly promises changes as exciting as the last ten.
