Cartoon Network Presses Play for CN Arcade; LEGO Group Joins as Launch Sponsor

Cartoon Network will launch its own mobile gaming library. Set to go live on Monday, March 11, CN: Arcade will be available as a free download in the U.S. on the iOS App Store and Google Play.

The new app promises the largest library of games ever released based on Cartoon Network’s television universe. The LEGO Group also signed on as the launch sponsor in support of its LEGO Ninjago and LEGO City brands. Fans can play all-new games, collect more than 60 digital characters, and more, and as part of the launch program, the LEGO Group will award fans with an exclusive figure to jumpstart their collection.

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The CN: Arcade app also functions as a second screen during active viewing. While watching Cartoon Network shows, fans add to their digital figure collection thanks to ACR technology, which recognizes the episode being viewed.

Games available at launch include titles based on The Amazing World of Gumball, Apple & Onion, Adventure Time, Ben 10, Craig of the Creek, Go Go KO!, The Powerpuff Girls, Steven Universe, Summer Camp Island, Teen Titans GO!, Unikitty, and We Bare Bears.

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