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 across … [Read more...] about A gaming handheld from Logitech focused on cloud and mobile gaming just leaked online
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Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google Play Games for PC gets an open beta, becomes less demanding, and more fun
Your 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 … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for September include Tri6, Spiritfarer, Overcooked, and more
Nvidia 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 … [Read more...] about Nvidia launches 1440p support for GeForce NOW, but ChromeOS misses out
You’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 … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to trial some Stadia games until you unlock certain achievements
Why 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. … [Read more...] about Why I canceled my Play Pass subscription and how Google can win me back
Your 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 … [Read more...] about Your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a phones are getting Google’s Game Dashboard on Android 13
You can claim 3 free months of Stadia Pro if you own an LG OLED TV
LG Electronics has partnered with Google to bring Stadia Pro to all of you LG OLED owners! Earlier this year, LG announced that it would bring native Google's cloud gaming platform to its 2021 lineup of NanoCell, OLED, and QNED devices. As reported on PR News Wire, you'll have to have WebOS 5.0 … [Read more...] about You can claim 3 free months of Stadia Pro if you own an LG OLED TV
Action RPG Puzzler ‘Dungeons & Gravestone’ is coming to Google Stadia
An interesting, new title called Dungeons & Gravestone is apparently coming to Google Stadia. In this unique, action RPG puzzler, you'll brave what look to be procedurally generated dungeons (We will confirm this as soon as possible) as your life energy slowly drains the longer you stay and … [Read more...] about Action RPG Puzzler ‘Dungeons & Gravestone’ is coming to Google Stadia
Stadia launches ‘Party Stream’ to let you livestream gameplay to your closest friends
Stadia has had plenty of innovative livestreaming methods for quite some time now, like sharing live gameplay directly to the largest video platform for sharing in the world - YouTube. This is possible because Google owns both, and the seamless integration is a magical thing. However, being able to … [Read more...] about Stadia launches ‘Party Stream’ to let you livestream gameplay to your closest friends
Popular dystopian document thriller ‘Papers, Please’ crosses border checkpoint to Android
Have you ever heard of a "Dystopian Document Thriller"? No? That's because an indie game called 'Papers, Please' invented it. In the same way that Death Stranding made walking exhilarating (depending on who you ask), developer Lucas Pope turned checking border crossing papers as an immigration … [Read more...] about Popular dystopian document thriller ‘Papers, Please’ crosses border checkpoint to Android
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is getting a Family Plan option
I love my PlayStation, and I love Google Stadia. Hell, I even love me some Nvidia GeForce NOW every once in a while, although the Steam or Epic launcher peaking through a game's boot process has been a major turn-off for me. Of all of the services, Stadia and Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass would have to … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is getting a Family Plan option
