LCampania is a region that is in some ways unique in its kind, capable of mixing together different forms of art and entertainment, creating a special context. In fact, we are talking about one of the most active areas of Italy in various classical or modern artistic fields, from fairs to museums, passing through street art. Furthermore, we find ourselves in front of a region that has always been passionate about video games, with the phenomenon of online gaming that rightfully enters the list of the most popular gaming trends in this 2024.
The passion for video games in Campania
Starting from online gaming, the data are explanatory. According to a recent report published by the Campania Region Observatory, here is the largest turnover at national level, equal to 10 million euros. A success also due to the numerous options available online, which also include best non AAMS online casinos, reviewed by expert websites in the sector. Other interesting data, related to online gaming, are the following: Campania is also first in the rankings for the number of gaming accounts opened on these portals, and is among the first in terms of average spending (2.460,8 euros, with Salerno reaching over 2.600 euros).
From retrogaming to the latest generation consoles, Campania knows how to get noticed at all times. Video games are in fact one of the liveliest trends in this region, which contributes significantly to the data of this market. A market that involves over 14 million Italians, as explained this insight published in Il Mattino. The research conducted by Wallapop also reported other very interesting numbers, such as the prevalence of men with 39,5%, and the increase in the segment of female players, who have reached 34% of the market. As regards the identikit of the average player in Campania, we are talking about people mostly between 25 and 34 years old.
On average, video games are played four times a week, and we are not just talking about consoles, but also the aforementioned online games, considering that these platforms are used by 6 million Italians. We mentioned retrogaming above, and it is a topic worth exploring. This niche is one of the favorites of Campania gamers, who crowd the neighborhood markets in search of historic titles of old-generation consoles, from Nintendo to the Sega Master System. And it is also a job: many people in Campania, in fact, in addition to collecting these relics, dedicate themselves to rather lucrative activities such as buying and selling.
From street art to other cultural trends
Campania is home to many murals, scattered throughout the various cities of the region. We could not help but start with the one dedicated to the late Maradona in Naples, while in Benevento the graffiti found on the wall of the CONI headquarters is quite famous. The list of locations and works of art "on the wall" is very long, and continues with another work dedicated to Maradona in Pozzuoli, and with the famous mural of TvBoy in Sorrento. In Salerno there is the mural of Alice Pasquini and Greenpino, dedicated to poetry, while in Capri there is the work "Epic Fights" by Eron and Ozmo.
Speaking of art, we cannot fail to mention the famous Gallerie d'Italia in Naples, where some of the most internationally renowned masterpieces are located. Among the most important collections, for example, we find the one dedicated to 17th century Neapolitan art, from ceramics to paintings, such as the Martyrdom of Saint Ursula by Caravaggio. Other precious pearls hosted in the spaces of the Gallerie d'Italia in Naples are the painting Samson and Delilah by Artemisia Gentileschi, Map by Alighiero Boetti and View of the Borgo di Chiaia by Gaspar Adriaensz van Wittel.
Let's leave the museums and delve into another particularly important niche in Campania, namely food and wine. There are numerous events in this sector, starting for example with the Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Festival in Roccamonfina. Cinema is also a major player in this region, as demonstrated by the success and worldwide resonance of events such as the Giffoni Film Festival. Other particularly anticipated events in Campania are the Volcei Wine Jazz, the Carnival of Saviano, the famous Christmas markets, the Patron Saint's Day of San Gennaro, the SyArt Sorrento Festival, the Festival of the Village of San Giovanni di Stella Cilento and finally the Living Nativity Scene of Pietrelcina.
A journey to discover the culture and art of Campania could not fail to include the legendary Pompeii, along with the pearl of the Mediterranean, the Amalfi Coast. Obviously Naples remains the protagonist, with magnificent works and places such as the Maschio Angioino, the Santa Lucia district, the Certosa di San Martino and the National Archaeological Museum. In Salerno, there is the famous Cathedral of San Matteo, while in Caserta, the famous Royal Palace, built in the 18th century by King Charles III of Bourbon.
Article published by the editorial staff on August 21, 2024 - 11:33 PM
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