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Time for fun! Customers can now play classic and free games with Play.Works on Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream

Casual digital games have been a cultural phenomenon since arcade days, and now Ignite TV and Ignite Smartstream customers can join the fun through the Play.Works gaming app! This latest expansion of the Ignite content library delivers more interactive entertainment choice and unparalleled access to integrated free content for customers.  

Play.Works adds more play into the day with free, ad-supported games and gaming influencer videos on Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream. With no sign-in required, Play.Works games are designed to be casual and convenient – begin a game, take a break to watch a show, and return to the same point in the play.  

With the most integrated search and discovery across live TV, sports, and the best streaming services paired with the award-winning Voice Remote, Ignite TV and Ignite Smartstream customers can easily launch the Play.Works app by saying “Play.Works” or “Free Games” into their Voice Remote.  

From addictive flipping action in Neon Rider, to connecting with players across the world in the classic card game ONO, and going all in with World Poker Tour, Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream customers can now bring the action right to their living room.  

Play.Works brings awesome fun to everyone, with free and casual gaming at their fingertips… or should we say remote?  

About Play.Works 
Play.Works is the leading games platform distributed through connected devices. Founded by interactive television pioneer Jonathan Boltax, Play.Works boasts the largest games OTT game catalog in the world with over 400+ titles. Play.Works also leverages their proprietary connected device development framework that allows for rapid development across multiple Connected TV platforms to publish and distribute over 100 AVOD apps. Play.Works games and AVOD apps can be found on world leading players such as Comcast, SKY, Roku, Vizio, LG, Samsung and more with a combined reach of over 250M homes. 

About Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream 
Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream deliver the ultimate entertainment experience, now providing even more fun with the integration of the Play.Works app and its collection of highly engaging gaming content. Rogers is continuously revolutionizing the customer experience with more choice and the latest in entertainment innovation. To learn more, click here.