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As Chrome OS has evolved, the gaming scene has come along with it. With game streaming, web games, Android games, and upcoming Steam game support, Chromebooks are becoming a go-to place for casual gamers. As it evolves, we're tracking along with that development and you can see it all here on Chrome Unboxed.
In a move that should surprise basically no one, ‘Borealis’ (the inside name for the project that is bringing Steam gaming to Chromebooks) is getting controller support akin to what we currently have on Chrome OS for Stadia and GeForce NOW. Tested on ‘Kled’ – AKA the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 – this addition is […]
![[U: Available] Sweet, coins! Scott Pilgrim vs. The World returns to the face of the earth thanks to Ubisoft](https://chromeunboxed.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/scottpilgrimvstheworldfeature.jpg)
Update: Now available. You can buy Scott Pilgrim vs. The World using the button at the bottom of this article. It costs $14.99 USD or €14.99. Go fight those evil exes! In 2014, the world saw an example of the implications which all-digital games could have. After being delisted from the Xbox and Playstation stores […]
Cloud gaming is all the rage right now, with services like Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce NOW taking center stage, but Google Play Games still have a few tricks up their sleeve. Several extremely popular titles are finally making their way to Chromebooks this year thanks to their in-built Play Store compatibility with “Android Apps” […]
As a part of CES, LG has announced that several of its TVs – namely its 2021 lineup of NanoCell, OLED, and QNED devices which launch in the spring – will natively support Google Stadia and GeForce NOW for gaming, but not right away. As much as I love Stadia, it looks like they’ll be […]
Vita Fighters is being developed for the Playstation Vita and mobile – yep, the Vita ain’t dead yet, and there are many people who still believe in its potential. Either way, I installed this game on my Chromebook and ended up having so much fun with it that I thought you all should know about […]
Last month, Stadia partnered up with Thunderful Games – publishers of Hand of Gilgamesh, the card-based roleplaying game that’s already on their platform. The Stadia team actually did an interview with Thunderful’s Head of Development Klaus Lyngeled regarding their interest in developing a new game directly for the cloud gaming service and not just ported […]
![[U: El Hijo, Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for January include Ary and the Secret of Seasons, F1 2020, and more](https://chromeunboxed.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Stadia-Pro-December-2020.jpg)
Update: Use the button below to claim your Stadia Pro titles for the month! They’re now available and guess what? Google has thrown a fifth game into the mix – El Hijo: A Wild West Tale! Happy Gaming! To kick off the new year, the Stadia team is giving Pro subscribers four free games with […]
I’m not ashamed to say that I’m a bit of a Runescape junkie – at least, I used to be. I’ve actually played on and off since 2001 when the game really first started its main journey with consumers. I’ve also already gone on and on about how it’s the best game that you should […]
We’ve talked quite a bit about GeForce NOW in the last year and for good reason: it is a fantastic game streaming service that works well across a ton of platforms. Back in February, they launched out of Beta and brought their Chrome OS solution in August, allowing users to stream their game libraries on […]
As a surprise gift for the holiday season, Stadia Pro subscribers can pick up a copy of the fast-paced turn-based comedy JRPG Cthulhu Saves Christmas! While it was added to the Pro lineup just last week, I wanted to highlight it today because it could make for some fun gaming after presents are opened. In […]
Google’s Santa tracker was recently updated to show a COVID smart Santa and Mrs. Claus wearing protective masks in addition to several new games. Now that the elves have had some fun, it’s time for the real work to begin. You can now track Santa as he treks across the globe delivering presents, and he’s […]
Google’s Chrome Experiments are among some of the best and most creative instances where we see the open web at its strongest. Particularly in the Google Arts and Culture scene, they’ve placed a lot into crafting unique experiences that you can enjoy just by clicking on a link. Their latest experiment is no different – […]
