Verizon Officially Rolls Out GameTanium Android Mobile Gaming Subscription Service

[dgstorm]

If you like to play a ton of games, but don't want to pay for each and every game because you don't necessarily finish them, then Verizon's new GameTanium Android Mobile Gaming Subscription App Service might be intriguing to you. It allows you to play any of more than 100 smartphone and 50 tablet games an unlimited amount of time for a fee of $6 bucks per month. Two of the most well-known games on the service are Fruit Ninja and Doodle God.

Keep in mind, if you do the math, you would have to purchase more than 12 games per year for this to be cost effective (assuming the average price of games is about $6 bucks). Here's the full press release,

Verizon Wireless Introduces GameTanium™: First Game Subscription App For Android™ Devices Offering Unlimited Game Play

Verizon Wireless is giving mobile gaming a boost today with the launch of Exent's GameTanium™, a new mobile game subscription service for Android™ smartphones and tablets available now, exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers. Powered by Verizon Wireless' network, GameTanium provides unlimited access to more than 100 of the best Android smartphone games and more than 50 tablet games, including hits like Doodle God™, Fruit Ninja and World of Goo for the low monthly fee of $5.99 per device.

GameTanium takes the guesswork out of finding the best games while offering consumers the convenience of a one-stop gaming destination at a great value. The easy-to-use interface lets customers explore and discover high-quality games picked by Exent's editorial board. Enhanced editorial features such as parental ratings, rich game imagery and reviews immerse customers in the game before downloading. Plus, fast download speeds and no advertisements give customers uninterrupted game play.

"GameTanium provides our Android customers with unlimited access to more than 100 games at a great value," said Kristi Crum, executive director of marketing, Verizon Wireless. "Working with Exent has enabled us to immerse customers into the mobile gaming frontier and ultimately bring high-quality gaming options powered by 4G LTE."

"We are excited to bring the launch of the GameTanium smartphone and tablet service to Verizon Wireless' customer base," says Zvi Levgoren, founder and chief executive officer, Exent. "The speed and power of Verizon Wireless' network allows for a rich mobile gaming experience for Verizon Wireless customers to enjoy."

The GameTanium smartphone and tablet apps can be downloaded from Verizon Apps on more than 30 Android smartphones and two Android tablets, including DROID RAZR™ by Motorola, DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC and DROID XYBOARD 8.2 by Motorola. Customers are encouraged to try out the service with a free trial, providing unlimited access for three days. After the three-day trial, the service is $5.99 per month and will appear on customers' monthly bill. A Verizon Wireless data plan is required and usage may count towards a customer's data allowance.

GameTanium users can access an in-app Help Center with Frequently Asked Questions and live GameTanium Customer Support which provides phone, SMS chat and email support Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. E.T.

[Narsil]

My immediately and cynically suspicious thought is that I bet you're not actually downloading and installing the games once, you're downloading them every time you play them...on your tiered, non-unlimited, data plan.

[tjk629]

This isn't bad. I mean, at least you can try some of the pay only games first before buying them.

[nikecar]

Poor non-unlimiteds...

A Verizon Wireless data plan is required and usage may count towards a customer's data allowance

[cybertec69]

You can always use it on WiFi, LOL.