Playing Tetris with Dish Network
The interactive channel on Dish Network has always tried to offer you something new and unique. Taking interactive satellite TV has been the aim for years now. After enabling viewers to shop through their dish TV, Dish Network now brings you the most popular mobile game ever: Tetris! The popularity of Tetris is second to none, with a paid download figure that overshoots the 100 million mark.
The Tetris Company has struck a deal with Dish Network to bring this game to their interactive channel. The move has sparked off curiosity and anticipation among the customers, boosting sales of Dish Network. As of now, the customers of North America can play this privilege. The others have to wait a while until Dish Network ties up with partners for the global launch.
The cost to get Tetris on your Dish Network interactive channel is a measly $2.99! Viewers can play Tetris with their remote controls. The functions of the buttons are explained on the satellite TV interactive channel. You can compete in tournaments and win prizes as well! You can post your scores on the national level with the help of the entertainment partner that will bring Tetris to your dish TV screen.
For the uninitiated, Tetris comes in two versions: Marathon and 40 Lines. The former has 15 levels while the later has 40. You will have to scrape through these levels at the shortest time possible. With value-add tie-ups like this Dish Network is definitely on track to edge out any competition that may show up.
02.11.10 | Dish Network, Features | Mike Hess
