Play Without Console: LG’s New Gaming Features on TV
Your TV can now double as a game console. LG Electronics is expanding its LG Gaming Portal on webOS with more than 4,000 cloud-based games and 600 casual titles that run directly on LG Smart TVs without extra devices.
The push strengthens LG’s gaming ecosystem and puts interactive entertainment front and center on TVs and smart monitors running webOS 6.0 and beyond. The platform is available in markets including the US, Australia, Germany, France, Canada and more.
One of the biggest additions is Just Dance Now, available on LG Smart TVs running webOS 22 or later in the US, Australia, Sweden and Norway, with Europe expansion coming soon. Through a partnership with Ubisoft, players can follow dance routines using the LG Magic Remote. The remote’s motion-sensing tech mirrors movements on screen so users can play without a console or extra controllers.
LG also teamed up with Volley, which develops voice AI games for smart TVs. Its lineup includes classics like Jeopardy! and original titles such as Song Quiz. Volley says more than 50 million people worldwide play its voice-controlled games.
For racing fans, LG and Blacknut bring Asphalt Legends Unite to US users. The game is free with ads and unlocks all cars and maps from the start. Players control action using the TV remote’s directional keys and can race supercars without in-app purchases.
Another title, My Little Puppy, published by Krafton and offered by Blacknut, focuses on a story-driven adventure about relationships and emotional moments. It is available in the US, with expansion to select markets expected.
LG also launched the Wi-Fi based LG Mobile Gamepad app on Android and iOS. It turns smartphones into controllers for supported games on TVs running webOS 5.0 or higher.
Two award-winning games from the LG webOS Hackathon were added to the portal. Quest of Sunflower by Couchplay, the grand prize winner, features AI-driven storytelling. Signs of Magic by Lukas Klingsbo lets players cast gestures as spells using the LG Magic Remote.
LG is betting that easier access to games through built-in TV software will keep viewers engaged and reduce reliance on separate consoles.
Gaming is now part of your TV menu, not just a separate device.
