I’ve been tracking with Blizzard’s upcoming Diablo Immortal for some time now. First, we saw gameplay for the mobile title at ChinaJoy 2020, and then the company got itself into hot water for sexual harassment and other unethical practices. Most weren’t really interested in Diablo Immortal to begin with since Blizzard revealed it at a […]
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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.
Using a game controller through Chrome could leave you vulnerable, but it’s being fixed
If you’ve ever played a game through the web, you’ll have a need for something called the “Gamepad API”. This Chrome feature allows the physical controller to connect to the browser and send your inputs to the cloud game or server where the content is being run. Unfortunately, this API has become a target for […]
Continue ReadingI want this upcoming Kingdom Hearts game on my Chromebook, but I want it done right
Kingdom hearts, its story, and its characters have had a major impact on my life and creativity since I was young, and I look for any and all opportunities to play new entries in the series on any device I can. With that being said, Kingdom Hearts Missing Link is coming to Android in the […]
Continue ReadingHow to play open-source retro games in your Chromebook’s Linux terminal
Gaming on Chromebooks has become quite common nowadays. Back in the day though, it was inconceivable to say “Chromebook” and “Games” in the same sentence, even though Android apps had graced the OS years prior. With the advent of cloud gaming, however, AAA titles like Destiny, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and more are now […]
Continue ReadingStadia Pro subscribers receiving three games on May 1st with more to come
Google today revealed that Stadia Pro subscribers will be receiving three new games as a part of their library on May 1, 2022. What’s interesting is that it gives a slight nod to the fact that it won’t be finished with just those three as it plans on adding more throughout the month. Since there […]
Continue ReadingNvidia GeForce Now follows Google Stadia’s cue by offering “Instant Play Free Demos”
Just weeks ago during the Google for Games Developer Summit, Stadia announced that it had already launched several free click-to-play game demos. These offer a prolonged glimpse into the gameplay mechanics, story, and atmosphere of a title without the commitment or buy in of purchasing it outright. The hope is that users would like a […]
Continue ReadingStadia gets three new free game trials and World War Z: Aftermath launches for Pro subscribers
Google’s Stadia cloud gaming platform recently launched free click to play game trials that require absolutely no account or login to play. A common misconception exists that Stadia costs money to use at all, but you can play AAA console-quality games right through your web browser for free with these trials, Stadia’s demos, and even […]
Continue ReadingDon’t miss the bigger picture with Steam gaming on Chromebooks
The other day I glanced over and there sat my 7 year old son playing a silly game called Henry Stickman on one of my Windows 11 laptops. He was having a blast and I clearly remember a time about a year and a half ago where he was begging me to get a Windows […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is creating an all-in-one cloud game search feature for the new Chromebook launcher
Gaming on Chromebooks has already blown away many of the naysayers, and Google has taken the world by storm by leaning heavily into unconventional methods for making it work and even making it amazing. At first, it bolstered Android gaming by pushing developers toward respecting traditional desktop and laptop inputs like mice and keyboards (as […]
Continue ReadingHow to use Google Collections as a video game backlog tracker
Google Collections are a lot of things, but easily accessible is not one of them. Ever since the company introduced the feature, it’s been buried deep within the Google Search app. Even though they surfaced to the bottom navigation bar, most people really don’t use them to my knowledge. This aside, I’m crazy about their […]
Continue ReadingHere’s how you can get a free three months extended trial of Google Play Pass
Have you tried Google’s Play Pass gaming subscription service yet? It offers over 800 apps and games for just five bucks per month and is now available in 48 more countries. Honestly, I’ve enjoyed it thoroughly, and although it’s not for everyone, having a wide variety of unique and interesting experiences at your fingertips and […]
Continue Reading[Correction] You can play Ubisoft’s Far Cry 6 for free right now and it only takes a few clicks
Correction: Anyone with a Stadia account can play Far Cry 6 over the next few days. I mistakenly stated that this was exclusive to Pro subscribers, sorry! Google’s Stadia game streaming platform continues lowering the bar to entry for new gamers with things like its recently added Click to Play game trials, game demos, and […]
Continue ReadingYou can now use your Play Points as a direct payment option in the Google Play Store
Google Play Points are a system that Google implemented back in 2019 into the Play Store for developers to increase awareness and interaction with their apps and games while giving users more ways to benefit from playing and using them. You can get in-app purchases among other things without directly spending money, and you even […]
Continue ReadingYour Stadia Pro games for April include Ys IX, World War Z, Deliver Us the Moon, Chicken Police, more
It’s that time again! Yup, Stadia is adding another handful of games to its Pro lineup for subscribers, and on April 1, 2022, you’ll be able to claim what I think is one of the best months so far. With the addition of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, (which also now has a free 120 minute […]
Continue ReadingSteam for Chrome OS is finally here, details inside
After months and months of agonizing anticipation, the big day has finally arrived. After a subtle announcement at last week’s Google for Games Developer Summit, the Chrome OS team has officially released details on the highly-anticipated project that brings full support for all of your favorite Steam games to select Chrome OS devices. Before you […]
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