Although 2.2 billion people play video games, sitting down in front of a console is still seen by critics as a sedentary activity that does little to improve one’s mind. Nintendo is tackling this perception with Labo, a series of cardboard kits that encourage more active play with DIY accessories.

How do people pick what to watch in the evening? What role will tech play in music discovery? And how are subscription services changing media consumption habits? In this part of the 2018 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how we’ll entertain ourselves in the coming year.

Although 2016 was touted to be the year of VR, with the likes of Sony and HTC launching powerful devices, the tech proved too expensive for mainstream audiences. Seeking to make virtual worlds more accessible is the Oculus Go, an affordable headset that doesn’t need a high-end computer to operate.

Video games that see players fight on the frontlines of WWII or ride atop a dragon have fuelled the industry’s huge success. But worlds apart is a genre that’s all about taking the time to appreciate doing nothing. What’s the appeal of slow gaming? And how can it support one’s mental wellbeing?