As we’ve reported on all week since the news broke, Google Stadia is shutting down in January, and with it, troves of people – myself included – have the company’s gaming controller, but no idea what to do with it. The platform’s technology, which is called Immersive Stream for Games, will likely go on to […]
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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.
Export your Stadia save games now as developers are working on ways to transfer them
Welp, the storm has come and gone (yes, Hurricane Ian just missed me in Florida!) and Google Stadia is officially on its way out. As we’ve previously covered, its technology – Immersive Stream for Games – will go on to do great things, according to Google, but no one really cares anymore as it was […]
Continue ReadingStadia’s technology will go on to do greater things, but no one really cares anymore
If the “hailstorm” on Twitter is any indication, you’ve all already heard the news that Google is officially “winding down” its cloud gaming service, Stadia. Across the board, there are mixed emotions and while we covered all of the details regarding game and hardware refunds, access to your Pro library, and more yesterday, I wanted […]
Continue Reading[Opinion] Here’s why I’m not worried if Amazon Luna snatched up Assassin’s Creed Mirage exclusivity
Update: I’ve changed that title of the article to better reflect that this was an opinion piece. Amazon Luna does not have exclusive rights to Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and there is no update on this situation yet. I’ve also changed “that” to “if” in the title to reflect the fact that this has not been […]
Continue ReadingLogi’s new cloud gaming handheld seemed overpriced, but then I remembered Chromebooks
Recently, a new gaming handheld from Logitech leaked online, and since then, it’s become public knowledge that the company has put together a fairly decent package for those looking to play AAA-quality cloud games. The device also plays Google Play Games, meaning that anyone who goes this route will have plenty of great stuff to […]
Continue ReadingYour Stadia Pro games for October include Arcade Paradise, Slaycation, Drawful 2, more
It’s that time again! Stadia is gearing up to offer yet another six games for Pro subscribers who want to add to their library. Starting October 1, 2022, you can claim a handful of titles, and while none of them are particularly impactful for those seeking AAA games, there are plenty of great indie and […]
Continue ReadingAccess to the Stadia-driven Resident Evil Village demo offered by Capcom will soon expire
Stadia’s white label service called “Immersive Stream for Games” has been a thing for a while now, and since the shock has died down that the company was not solely focused on the consumer, its B2B solution has gone on to become a powerhouse for letting third parties demo content to their customers using Google’s […]
Continue ReadingFirst look: ChromeOS 105 ‘control overlay’ lets you play Android games with your keyboard
Octopus is an Android app that lets you tie physical input devices like gamepad face buttons, and triggers, keyboard keys, and mouse clicks to tap or swipe hotspots on your touchscreen. It’s long since been an application that I’ve hoped would make many of my favorite Google Play Games more enjoyable on the go, but […]
Continue ReadingA gaming handheld from Logitech focused on cloud and mobile gaming just leaked online
I stayed up all night fawning over the Steam Deck and how I would use it when I receive it next year. No, seriously, I was looking up emulation videos, Heroic Launcher tutorials, and more so that when it lands in my hands it can become the ultimate gaming machine. To my surprise, I stumbled […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Games for PC gets an open beta, becomes less demanding, and more fun
Google announced back in March of this year that its Google Play Games service would be coming to Windows PCs, breaking mobile gaming free of, well, mobile devices and expanding it to more players, more devices, and more possibilities. In particular, mouse and keyboard support as well as support for game controllers make these titles […]
Continue ReadingYour Stadia Pro games for September include Tri6, Spiritfarer, Overcooked, and more
In just one week, Stadia Pro subscribers can claim an extra five games for their library! As usual, Google is giving away a good, big handful of enticing titles to encourage new users to sign up for its cloud streaming platform and to reward existing members for their loyalty. Starting September 1, 2022, you can […]
Continue ReadingNvidia launches 1440p support for GeForce NOW, but ChromeOS misses out
This week, Nvidia began to roll out its 1440p streaming option for its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. This new streaming quality option is available directly through your web browser via Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows PCs. Being advertised on its official blog as a back-to-school effort, Nvidia is encouraging students to play […]
Continue ReadingYou’ll soon be able to trial some Stadia games until you unlock certain achievements
According to Gamedeveloper.com, Google Stadia is now testing a new feature with its click-to-play game trials. Instead of just and only playing until the timer expires (these are normally 60-120 minutes depending on the game), you can now play until you’ve unlocked a certain achievement. This achievement milestone is of course determined by the game’s […]
Continue ReadingWhy I canceled my Play Pass subscription and how Google can win me back
Back when Google Play Pass first launched, I was starry-eyed about the idea. One small price per year or per month for hundreds of apps and games. Normally, you’d have to spend cash on each and every one of those paid experiences, and you’d still get ads and in-app purchases shoved in your face. Play […]
Continue ReadingYour Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a phones are getting Google’s Game Dashboard on Android 13
If you’re unfamiliar with Google’s “Game Dashboard”, it’s basically an extension of the Google Play Games tools now that they’ve been injected directly into the Android 13 operating system. In addition to having the option to record or livestream your gameplay directly to YouTube, you can also set up performance boosting and battery extending profiles […]
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