Entertainment comes more and more from our technology as society has evolved over time and as tech becomes more powerful and useful to us. Most people find their favorite games and television from online platforms instead of from traditional cable or from books and paper means of enjoyment. All ages have been seeing more use of things like streaming services, online games, and social media. And what does that really mean? Let’s talk about the most popular online entertainment platforms and what they provide.
YouTube
This site has been around for years now. YouTube found its start in 2005, and has still found continued growth and success these decades later. It provides viewers with a way to watch content videos on just about anything you could want to see, and even gives those that love video making a way to share their own videos and gain subscribers which can lead to revenue.
Netflix
Netflix is still the reigning leader in online streaming services for movies and television, even with the introduction of so many other competitors. It has contracts with multiple different cable channels and companies to provide those paying for subscriptions to Netflix many series and movies they love, and has gotten into the production business as well and made many originals.
Disney Plus
Even though Disney’s own streaming service has existed much shorter than most top entertainment platforms, it has skyrocketed in popularity quite fast. Here Disney fans can watch just about anything created by the company and its owned brands or companies such as Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and much more for a monthly or yearly subscription.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon is a big corporation in sales and it also has its Prime subscription that allows those paying the company to have deals like free shipping, faster delivery, deals on items, and their own platforms such as Prime Video or Prime Gaming. The options are both from other companies and from Amazon original creations; and many have enjoyed this service.
HotStar
A more quiet platform on this list is HotStar. This is based in India, and has accrued millions of users worldwide in the time its existed. Many people can enjoy Indian films and creations, but also it gained popularity because of the availability of multiple popular series as well as airing episodes earlier than most other platforms.
Chances are if you’re reading this you’ve probably seen or used at least one of these main companies and platforms in your lifetime. They’re becoming more and more visible in the world over time as more people invest time and money into this entertainment. But, competition is rising as more companies buy into this big money scheme that gives them success from consumer subscriptions for entertainment. Maybe this list will change in the future. Who knows what is to come in the world of online resources for your enjoyment.