Verizon, the provider of the worlds largest on-demand PC game subscription service, is now giving players the opportunity to own some of their favorite titles.

The new a la carte service gives visitors to VerizonGames.com the choice of buying those games they enjoy the most. In fact, many of the games in the library allow prospective buyers to test drive the ones theyre interested in for a limited period of time at no charge. At the end of the trial period, they can decide whether to buy the game.

The new games-purchase option follows Verizons recent announcement of a major redesign of its games app to deliver a more intuitive and interactive experience for visitors to the site. Many of the more than 1,800 game choices available through the Verizon Games subscription service also will be available for customers to purchase and download to their PCs.

Visitors to the site can browse the catalog of Verizons game selections based on category -- action/adventure, arcade, kids, card/board and puzzle -- or searh for specific titles. The title pages will carry an icon indicating to customers whether a specific game is available for purchase and, if so, what the purchase price is.

The purchase option complements the recently redesigned Verizon Games website, which provides an animated, fluid interface and a unique, curved layout and was developed in conjunction with Verizons online games partner, Exent. Users can browse the entire catalog of games without having to jump from page to page or constantly click the "back" button to return to a main page.

Customers who opt to purchase a Verizon Games monthly subscription simply have to download the easy-to-use app to enjoy games from Verizons vast catalog of titles from every genre.

The Verizon Games community enables players to create an avatar, decorate their own 3D animated games lounge with virtual items, and earn trophies and Prize Points while playing games on the service.

Verizon Games subscriptions are available to any broadband user, regardless of the users service provider, over a secure, virus-free connection and feature integrated parental controls that enable parents to select games their children will play based on age rating or by specific games.

Verizon Communications Inc., headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates Americas most reliable wireless network, serving more than 92 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over Americas most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.