Google adds games to Chromecast

Google’s Chromecast HDMI streaming stick has added support for a range of games that let players use their phone or tablet as the controller for their TV screen. 

The new games include Wheel of Fortune, Hasbro’s Monopoly Dash, Scrabble Blitz, Connect Four Quads and Simon Swipe.

Also new to Chromecast in the US are catch-up services by Showtime and Startz – Showtime Anytime and Starz Play.