This Game of Thrones Intro Lets Fans Explore Westeros in 360 Degrees
Laura McQuarrie — April 18, 2016 — Pop Culture
References: facebook & digitalbuzzblog
In order to build excitement before the sixth season of Game of Thrones, a 360-degree Game of Thrones intro has been released in order to give fans a new way to see Westeros.
The 360-video is hosted on Facebook and gives viewers the chance to see King's Landing, Dorne and other regions highlighted in the title sequence. Since the video was posted, it has gained well over six million views and hundreds of thousands of shares. Game Of Thrones fan Mark Zuckerberg even shared the video to his own page.
Over the years, the Game of Thrones intro has been remixed to include everything from singing goats and social media kingdoms to 8-bit gamer elements. Now that technology and social media are changing in order to create more immersive experiences, this could be an indicator of how future title sequences may be created in the future.
The 360-video is hosted on Facebook and gives viewers the chance to see King's Landing, Dorne and other regions highlighted in the title sequence. Since the video was posted, it has gained well over six million views and hundreds of thousands of shares. Game Of Thrones fan Mark Zuckerberg even shared the video to his own page.
Over the years, the Game of Thrones intro has been remixed to include everything from singing goats and social media kingdoms to 8-bit gamer elements. Now that technology and social media are changing in order to create more immersive experiences, this could be an indicator of how future title sequences may be created in the future.
Trend Themes
1. Immersive TV Intros - The release of a 360-degree Game of Thrones intro indicates a trend towards more immersive and interactive TV show introductions.
2. Virtual Reality Entertainment - The use of virtual reality technology in the Game of Thrones intro highlights the trend of incorporating VR into entertainment experiences.
3. Personalized Viewing Experiences - The ability for fans to explore different regions of Westeros in the 360-degree intro suggests a trend towards personalized and customizable viewing experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Television - The television industry can explore new ways of engaging viewers through immersive and interactive TV show introductions.
2. Virtual Reality - The virtual reality industry can further develop its technology to create more immersive and realistic entertainment experiences.
3. Social Media - The social media industry can incorporate interactive content like the Game of Thrones intro to enhance user engagement and viral potential.
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