When it comes to innovation, the last decade has presented the world with some of the biggest leaps forward in technology for several generations. This has led to all manner of outcomes on a global scale, with one major outcome being the respective advancements in the digital entertainment industry in one of the world’s central hubs – London.
London and the surrounding areas have long been a place for major development. For instance, the ExCeL exhibition centre, as with Earls Court and Olympia before it, has often played host to some rather large tech-related exhibitions. Interestingly, these locations have also been used in films which have raised their profile exponentially in Britain but around the world.
For example, due to its prime location and various interiors, the ExCeL centre has been featured in films such as Now You See Me 2 and Batman Begins as well as one of the later Mission Impossible instalments. Furthermore, London itself has been a central part of games such as Watchdogs Legion and plenty of action films including Fast and Furious 6, which further increases the city’s draw from audiences.
The surrounding area has been a central part of the production of the Star Wars with even jake lloyd from star wars making an appearance and James Bond films at Pinewood Studios. Pinewood is set to have an exciting upcoming partnership too, thanks to Disney’s commitment to producing films in Iver Heath. As well as being the place for big blockbuster pictures, Pinewood is also a key part of the fabric of modern British television, acting as the studio where sitcoms such as Not Going Out and comedy panel shows like Would I Lie To You? are filmed. Pinewood also has an on-site cinema which has helped to keep British film alive as well as continue its extensive promotion.
So, there’s no doubt that the future looks bright for London when it comes to movie production. In addition to its thriving film industry, London is also heavily featured in other areas of the entertainment industry, most notably, in the gaming sector. Titles including Hampstead and Werewolves of London, and Streets of London are a part of over 60 titles based in this iconic city.
Some games amongst this list have been consumed on a global scale. This is due, in part, to the universal appeal of digital entertainment as a whole, which has extended to the sustained rise of digital-only spheres within the entertainment industry, including online gaming. As a result, a vast amount of information online relating to options like online casinos has become available in order to meet the increased demand for such forms of entertainment, including offers and bonuses on casino games. A testament to this is the associated rise of comparison sites that provide players with honest reviews of providers so that they can get the best deals possible.
It’s definitely fair to say that London’s digital entertainment sector has experienced major growth over the last decade. However, to say it has just been London would be overlooking the entire situation. Other regions of the UK have also seen a notable rise in digital output in various guises and with the continued focus on Britain as a leading provider of engaging media content, this is only likely to increase further.
