How Console Gaming Influences Wider Entertainment

<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">The world of the games console is much changed from the one many of us grew up in during the 1980s&comma; 90s&comma; and even early 2000s&period; Today’s gaming ecosystem is bigger than ever and best described as a cultural phenomenon that makes a major contribution to broader entertainment&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Of course&comma; many of the <&sol;span><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;bagogames&period;com&sol;news&sol;"><span data-contrast&equals;"none">biggest titles<&sol;span><&sol;a><span data-contrast&equals;"auto"> are often inspired by successful film franchises&comma; but the sector is playing a growing role in influencing the direction of other digital marketplaces&comma; including film&comma; casino&comma; and streaming&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">In this article&comma; we will explore how gaming has succeeded in transcending the industry and leaving its footprint across the world of entertainment&period; We will also consider how marketeers and decision-makers in these industries utilize popular gaming titles in order to engage with their audience&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4 style&equals;"text-align&colon; center&semi;" aria-level&equals;"2"><b><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Films<&sol;span><&sol;b><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">As we have already identified&comma; a number of popular film franchises have been transformed into gaming titles&period; Some of the biggest crossovers include Goldeneye 007 for the Nintendo 64&comma; the Spiderman series of titles&comma; and a huge host of Star Wars games&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">But traffic is increasingly heading in the other direction&period; The Super Mario Brothers film&comma; released in 1993&comma; provides an early example&comma; and in more recent years popular gaming franchises like Tomb Raider and Sonic the Hedgehog have made the switch to the big screen&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Such is the influence of gaming that the team behind the Sonic film were forced to rethink their modeling of the titular character following an outcry from the game’s fans&period; <&sol;span><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;vulture&period;com&sol;2020&sol;02&sol;the-sonic-the-hedgehog-controversy-and-redesign-explained&period;html"><span data-contrast&equals;"none">The revamp<&sol;span><&sol;a><span data-contrast&equals;"auto"> delayed production&comma; which shows how valued the opinion of gamers is&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><img class&equals;"size-large aligncenter" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;images&period;pexels&period;com&sol;photos&sol;33129&sol;popcorn-movie-party-entertainment&period;jpg&quest;auto&equals;compress&amp&semi;cs&equals;tinysrgb&amp&semi;dpr&equals;3&amp&semi;h&equals;750&amp&semi;w&equals;1260" width&equals;"3000" height&equals;"2250" &sol;><i><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Source&colon; <&sol;span><&sol;i><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;pexels&period;com&sol;photo&sol;food-snack-popcorn-movie-theater-33129&sol;"><i><span data-contrast&equals;"none">Pexels<&sol;span><&sol;i><&sol;a><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4 style&equals;"text-align&colon; center&semi;" aria-level&equals;"2"><b><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Casino<&sol;span><&sol;b><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Online casino gaming has emerged to become a powerhouse of modern digital entertainment&comma; offering staples like blackjack&comma; poker&comma; and roulette on a range of internet-connected devices&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">The adaptability of games like bingo and slots has also helped underpin the casino sector’s growth&period; Visit any <&sol;span><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;casino&period;williamhill&period;com&sol;ja-jp&sol;"><span data-contrast&equals;"none">online casino<&sol;span><&sol;a><span data-contrast&equals;"auto"> and you’ll likely find many titles that are either inspired by or which borrow the aesthetic of a major franchise from other sectors of entertainment&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Console games have also received the casino treatment in recent years&comma; with retro and modern titles adapted to create games that developers hope will appeal to a particular audience&period; Building a casino title based on a game that already has a big following can help generate a buzz quickly&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4 style&equals;"text-align&colon; center&semi;" aria-level&equals;"2"><b><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Streaming<&sol;span><&sol;b><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">The world of streaming entertainment was built on platforms like YouTube&comma; which has developed in recent years to become the <&sol;span><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;moz&period;com&sol;top500"><span data-contrast&equals;"none">most popular website<&sol;span><&sol;a><span data-contrast&equals;"auto"> on the internet&period; Part of that growth has been stimulated by the rise in gaming-related content&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Google&comma; which owns YouTube&comma; recently launched its Stadia platform&comma; which allows players to livestream their sessions – and even enables viewers to join in if they also own the game&period; This is a great example of gaming driving the direction of not only a streaming platform&comma; but of one of the world’s biggest companies&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> For those enjoying series&comma; movies&comma; or entertainment content&comma; this <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;brq-media&period;com&sol;اشتراك-فاصل-بلس-شهر-واحد&sol;p1590125091">فاصل بلس<&sol;a> provides a wide selection of shows&period; Enjoy watching without annoying ads flashing on the screen&period;<&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Streaming remains a very broad category&comma; but the influence of gaming has had an undeniable impact on its development&period; Specialist gaming platforms like Twitch have emerged to become major destinations online&comma; connecting people with one another in new ways&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><img class&equals;"size-large aligncenter" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;images&period;pexels&period;com&sol;photos&sol;221181&sol;pexels-photo-221181&period;jpeg&quest;auto&equals;compress&amp&semi;cs&equals;tinysrgb&amp&semi;h&equals;750&amp&semi;w&equals;1260" width&equals;"1039" height&equals;"750" &sol;><i><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">Source&colon; <&sol;span><&sol;i><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;pexels&period;com&sol;photo&sol;adult-app-channel-connected-221181&sol;"><i><span data-contrast&equals;"none">Pexels<&sol;span><&sol;i><&sol;a><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><span data-contrast&equals;"auto">It’s clear to see that gaming is having a profound impact on the wider world of entertainment&period; Whether it’s film&comma; online streaming&comma; or the world of the online casino&comma; the footprint of the console sector is apparent and growing&period;<&sol;span><span data-ccp-props&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;134233117&quot&semi;&colon;true&comma;&quot&semi;134233118&quot&semi;&colon;true&rcub;"> <&sol;span><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; center&semi;"><em>This article contains sponsored links&period;<&sol;em><&sol;p>&NewLine;