Google Chromecast Users can now play "Family Friendly" multiplayer Games

"Just in time for the Holidays", Google on Tuesday added a number of "Family Friendly games" that can be controlled via smartphones and tablets, and Showtime Anytime, and Starz for a wider range of shows.

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Categories have also been added to the chromecast app page to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. Users can choose from TV & Movies, Music & Audio, Games, Sports, Photos & Video, or More.

The new 'family-friendly games' for Chromecast include Wheel of Fortune, Hasbro's Monopoly Dash, Scrabble Blitz, Connect Four Quads and Simon Swipe. As with other Chromecast apps, users can use their Android or iOS smartphones and tablets as game controllers.

Google has also added the mobile version of the Kinect-based dancing game 'Just Dance Now', which uses the motion sensors on a mobile device to translate body movements - with no need for extra controllers. Users with Android and iOS devices can also download these applications from their respective app stores.