Cartoons and games are merging into one with the Cartoon Network CN 2.0 iPad app. This innovative children's app will allow your child to watch his or her favorite cartoons and play games at the same time.
The free Cartoon Network CN 2.0 iPad app, an update to the network's earlier app that was launched in 2010, will make watching TV a more interactive and engaging experience for your little ones. Currently, the shows available to watch, with corresponding games, include Ben 10, Adventure Time and Null Void Escape Velocity, among others.
Cartoon Network's vice-president of digital Chris Waldron came up with the idea after seeing his 7-year-old squirming around while watching TV. He told USA Today, "I thought, what if we could allow that energy to be spent playing games? What if we mixed the peanut butter and chocolate together?"
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Gamification of TV Viewing
- The merging of TV shows and video games creates opportunities for gamification and interactive experiences that engage both kids and adults.
- Multitasking on Tablets
- Tablet apps that allow users to simultaneously watch and play can provide a unique entertainment experience that appeals to busy, on-the-go individuals.
- Interactive Learning Apps
- The use of gamified apps for educational purposes can inspire kids to learn and engage in new subjects with more enthusiasm.
Sectors Adopting This
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can create new, innovative experiences for viewers by combining TV shows, video games, and apps.
- Technology
- The tech industry can develop and improve upon innovative tablet apps that merge TV viewing and gaming.
- Education
- The education industry can create fun and engaging apps to teach kids and adults new subjects in an interactive, gamified way.
