StarHub launches travel and video gaming channels

Two-week free preview of Ginx and Travel Channel will be held from 30 July to 11 August.

From 30 July 2012, the two brand new channels Ginx (HD) and Travel Channel HD will be added to the Basic HD UpsizeGroup, bringing StarHub’s total number of HD channels to 28, with 19 channels in the Basic HD Upsize category.

Both channels will also be available on the go through StarHub’s TV Anywhere1 value-added service. Upon opting in to TV Anywhere1, customers can watch the channels on starhubtv.com via any Internet-enabled PC, Mac, iPad or tablet anytime, anywhere. Customers can also tune in to both channels on-the-go as they will be made available to StarHub Mobile Customers on Mobile TV.

Ginx (HD) (StarHub TV Channel 475)

Available in HD for the first time in Asia on StarHub TV, Ginx (HD) is the first international TV channel dedicated to video games and the gaming world. With a programming slate containing 14 original series, Ginx (HD) provides round-the-clock access to entertaining shows including game reviews, news and information, all delivered with its signature blend of expertise and humour.

Travel Channel HD (StarHub TV Channel 473)

Travel Channel HD prides itself in presenting a uniquely panoramic and objective perspective on the travel experience. Focusing on the journey as much as the destination, Travel Channel HD will transport viewers to every corner of the globe, on backpacking adventures, culinary quests, eco-friendly holidays and exclusive luxury getaways.

To allow StarHub TV customers to get a taste of the two new channels, a two-week free preview will be held from 30 July, 10am to 12 August 11.59pm for all customers with either a HubStation HD, HD Interactive set-top box or HD set-top box.

Ginx (HD) and Travel Channel HD will be part of the Lifestyle Basic Upsize category on the Basic HD Upsize Group. Lifestyle Basic Upsize customers who have subscribed to Basic HD Upsize Group can enjoy these two new HD channels at no additional costs.