To be fair, bans were happening for certain. Over the weekend, fresh off the introduction of 3 Call of Duty titles on GeForce NOW (MW II, Warzone, and MW III), players were getting banned by the game’s built-in anti-cheat software. As you can expect, there was a fair bit of backlash about this and it […]
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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.
I played COD:Warzone on a Chromebook, and there are some quirks you need to know about
Yesterday, Call of Duty: Warzone finally landed on GeForce NOW and you can play on your Chromebook. I was very, very excited by this and as soon as it became available for me (around 1PM yesterday), I set about the task of diving into a game that I knew very little about. Sure, I play […]
Continue ReadingYou can finally play Call of Duty: Warzone on your Chromebook with GeForce NOW
I’m not going to lie: this is a cloud gaming moment I’ve been waiting on for a very long time. Right up there with streaming and playing Fortnite on a Chromebook, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the day that I’d be able to give Call of Duty: Warzone a proper trial, and that day is today. […]
Continue ReadingPSA: Don’t forget to switch your Stadia controller to Bluetooth mode before Dec. 31
Remember Stadia? I still do with a tinge of sadness each time it comes up. Sure, it’s tough to build a new platform, create a successful game studio, and simultaneously upend an entire industry, but I think Google should have stuck with it far longer than they did. Stadia was an awesome services from a […]
Continue ReadingGeForce NOW is offering 3-months of free XBOX PC Game Pass
We haven’t talked too much about GeForce NOW lately, but that’s not due to any slowdown on their part. From time to time, I hop in a match of Fortnite or APEX Legends just to remind myself how terrible I am at these games (while simultaneously wanting to be good) and I’m blown away each […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 119 finally brings Steam gaming on Chromebooks to the masses
Yesterday, ChromeOS 119 arrived right on time and the roll-out – from what we can tell so far – went off quite well. Upon early inspection, it seemed the only notable new thing to see with this update was the Material You makeover of the Chrome browser UI. But it turns out there’s at least […]
Continue ReadingGoogle tried to get Fortnite on the Google Play Store for $147 million
If you’re a gamer or at all interested in Fortnite, then you’ll be no stranger to the fact that Google has had an ongoing battle with Epic Games to get the popular title on the Google Play Store so that Chromebook and Android users can enjoy it. Today, it’s been discovered by The Verge that […]
Continue ReadingThe Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Contents The Backbone One PlayStation Edition was previously only available for iPhone users, and while I know I’m late to review this thing, I’m excited to do so because it’s also available for anyone rocking an Android or Pixel phone. To be honest, it’s a near perfect gaming companion for around the house or on […]
Continue ReadingYou and the kids can still play Google’s ‘The Great Ghoul Duel’ game for a bit of Halloween spirit
Halloween’s spirit isn’t just about costumes and candies; sometimes, it’s about real spirits! Well, digital ones, at least. More than anything, it’s about sharing fun moments with your family. Life takes a lot out of us, and holidays are a way to rejuvenate, even in small ways to face the day ahead. What better way […]
Continue ReadingSilent Hill: Ascension coming to Android, is interactive and episodic, but it’s hardly a game
If you love psychological horror games, and you’re already getting your fix this month with Google’s new content for Play Games and Google TV, then you’ll be happy to hear that everyone’s favorite horror game, Silent Hill, is coming to Android soon! However, you may then be disappointed to hear that it’s hardly a game […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re running Android 7, you won’t be able to play Pokémon Go anymore
Pokémon GO will soon end its support for devices running on Android 7, also known as “Nougat.” Android 7 was released in August of 2016 and for the first time, offered multi-window view, which allowed users to use two apps simultaneously in split view. Additionally, it revamped the notifications system, enhanced the Do Not Disturb […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS shows off working Game Dashboard with mouse and keyboard controls for your games
Back in February, I wrote about the new ‘Control Overlays’ beta for mouse and keyboard support in games played on ChromeOS. When it was announced, I tested it out with RuneScape, as well as several other titles, and it continuously crashed. Clearly, it wasn’t ready for prime time yet, despite how exciting it was that […]
Continue ReadingZtype by Phoboslab is a super satisfying way to kill some time, is worth a try for the whole family
A friend of mine recently introduced me to this game, ZTYPE by Phoboslab. It’s set in space, and you type out words to shoot down oncoming enemy ships. Sounds simple, but as you dive deeper, the words get trickier and the ships, faster. I made it to wave 11, feeling quite proud of that. My […]
Continue ReadingMonster Hunter NOW is NOW available, and you should go play it right NOW
When Pokémon GO released everyone went to GO play the now wildly popular game by Niantic and The Pokémon company. It did something miraculous – it actually got families and individuals alike off of their couch and out into the real world. Now, after a few flops, Niantic has released Monster Hunter NOW, based on […]
Continue ReadingIt’s about time: Sony officially adds PlayStation 4 and 5 game streaming to your 4K Chromecast
If you’ve ever wanted the freedom to play your PS5 or PS4 games in another room of the house without uprooting your console, Sony’s got some good news for you on their PlayStation Blog this week. The PS Remote Play feature, which previously allowed streaming of your PlayStation games to devices like Android and iOS […]
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