Gaming has become a great electronic pastime for children and adults of all ages. Playing games to keep the mind active has been shown to reduce depression in the physical handicapped. Some games help children learn problem solving. Playing games on the television is not a new concept. Console games are very popular including Nintendo Wii, Xbox and Sony Playstation 3. Satellite TV is now bringing gaming to our televisions with an optional package called Game Lounge.
DIRECTV has mastered the art of interactive content on the television with their mix channels and interactive sporting events. It is no surprise that they would bring gaming to subscribers homes. Games available on the Game Lounge are from a variety of categories. There are arcade, card, classic, word, and puzzle games. They have even included games in Spanish and children's games from Cartoon Network, Mattel and Nick.
The lounge contains games that treasured favorites such as Mah Jong, Bejeweled, SCRABBLE Scramble, Sudoku, Backgammon, and MONOPOLY. They have also included several lesser known games such as Slingo Classic, Zen Solitaire, Star Dust, and Diner Dice.
Children games include Mattel's Hot Wheels and Barbie Fashion. SpongeBob fans have two games to choose from in the Nick category. Cartoon Network Samurai Jack fans can adventure with Samurai Jack or tune in for Chowder.
DIRECTV has two ordering schemes available for access to all games. Subscribers can purchase a 24 hour pass or and All Access Pass for one month. All Access Pass subscribers can play up to 18 games at one time all day every day. DIRECTV also offers subscribers a six or twelve month option on their All Access Pass. Subscribers may also select a Nickelodeon Game Pass or Mattel Game Pass for a more specific gaming option.
Gaming with the Game Lounge is simple and easy to do with the standard remote control. The television is turned into a dynamic color display of games that draw the user into play. Color coded button instructions are included on the Game Lounge similar to those seen in the DIRECTV guide making it easy to use the gaming console.
The satellite TV carrier has been providing viewers with dynamic high-definition content, interactive programming, superior sports packages, and much more. The Game Lounge is just another step in the process of providing subscribers with outstanding entertainment via satellite. This satellite television provider brings subscribers over 265 channels of content including 95 HD channels. Premium movie channel packages are available with HBO, Cinemax, SHOWTIME, and Starz. Sports programming includes premium sports channels and sports packages for NFL, NASCAR, MLB, NBA, MLS, NHL and more.
Subscribers now have the option of turning the televisions into a entertaining pastime with gaming on the Game Lounge, DIRECTV channel 110.
