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LG announced plans to bring cloud-based gaming to its smart TVs starting in late April when the GameFly Streaming App becomes available on its webOS 2.0 (2015) and 3.0 (2016) smart TV platforms. The app will be added as part of a software update.

For a “fraction of the cost” of traditional console gaming, GameFly streams video games from cloud-based servers to smart TVs and other media devices, “eliminating the hassle of purchasing and setting up multiple consoles.”

To get into the game, LG smart TV owners will need to pay a “low” monthly fee, plug in a gamepad, and access the GameFly app from the TV screen. Recommended gamepads include the Logitech F310, Logitech F710, and Xbox wired controller.

GameFly will offer streaming packs that bundle popular action games such as Tomb Raider: Game of the Year Edition, Batman: Arkham Origins, F.E.A.R. 3, Darksiders, and Red Faction Armageddon. The GameFly library also includes Lego Batman 3, Pacman Championship Edition, WRC4, and other family games.

“LG Smart TV owners will have the ability to stream high-quality video games right to their TV and enjoy a next-gen console-like experience in the comfort of their home,” said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA.