This week, NVIDIA is dropping some serious upgrades to its cloud gaming service, and it all starts with a new name and new abilities for what used to be called the Priority membership: say hello to GeForce NOW Performance. For the same price as the outgoing Priority membership, Performance … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW offers new, upgraded Performance Membership
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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.
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Play the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Chromebook as soon as it releases tonight
Being a gaming fan on a Chromebook can be frustrating when it comes to game realeases. Sure, we have lots of game streaming options, but most times we don't see big titles launch on something like GeForce NOW at the same time as the big consoles. But that's not what's going on today! GeForce NOW … [Read more...] about Play the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Chromebook as soon as it releases tonight
If the Google TV Streamer has a solid Bluetooth stack, I’m sold
I've been through more streaming dongles than I care to count. And most of them delivered on the stuff they were meant to, providing a seamless way to watch the endless entertainment that is at all of our fingertips at this point. One of the parts of the equation that most of these streaming … [Read more...] about If the Google TV Streamer has a solid Bluetooth stack, I’m sold
GeForce NOW has over 2000 games you can play on your Chromebook
GeForce NOW is celebrating a major milestone this week - its library now boasts a whopping 2,000 games! From epic RPGs to action-packed shooters, there's something for everyone to enjoy. And the best part of it all is the fact that GeForce NOW has become so good on Chromebooks, it becomes hard to … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW has over 2000 games you can play on your Chromebook
You can sign up for GeForce NOW at 50% off right now
Of all the things you can do on a Chromebook, gaming is one that you generally don't think about. ChromeOS may be a superior OS for enterprise and work-related stuff due to its rock-solid security and cloud-based deployment; but it clearly isn't designed to be great at something like … [Read more...] about You can sign up for GeForce NOW at 50% off right now
How Steam is running these days on a Chromebook
It's been quite a while for me on this one. With NVIDIA GeForce NOW being so good, I've largely lost the appetite for seeing Steam games on Chromebooks finally emerge from the shadows of Beta. I still would love the idea of having a few titles right on my device and really love the concept of … [Read more...] about How Steam is running these days on a Chromebook
ChromeOS 125 Beta has a full Game Dashboard with user-mapped keys
This is a feature we've been waiting on for quite some time, and in the What's New in ChromeOS session at Google I/O, we got a good look at what the final version of the new Game Dashboard will finally deliver for Chromebook users. It's a pretty awesome smattering of features for use while in-game, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 125 Beta has a full Game Dashboard with user-mapped keys
My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered
Today's been a big day and I've known it would be for weeks. The NCAA Tournament - A.K.A. March Madness - has begun, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is up for order at Best Buy (and our review unit arrived today), a new show I've been interested in watching is available today (Netflix's 3-Body … [Read more...] about My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered
Call of Duty Warzone Mobile arrives this week: but will it play on a Chromebook?
Over the years, there are a few games I've used to test the overall viability of Android gaming on a Chromebook. There are really three levels of gaming activity when I sit and think about it. First, you have simple puzzle games like 2-Dots, Sudoku, Wordle, or Fruit Ninja. Then you have the … [Read more...] about Call of Duty Warzone Mobile arrives this week: but will it play on a Chromebook?
You can finally try GeForce NOW’s best RTX 4080 rig for just $8
Cloud gaming has made incredible strides in recent years, and GeForce NOW has consistently pushed the envelope, making gaming more accessible on Chromebooks. No longer a novelty, cloud gaming is a seriously viable way to play even the most demanding titles across a range of devices. We knew this day … [Read more...] about You can finally try GeForce NOW’s best RTX 4080 rig for just $8
Here’s a simple way to level up your Chromebook gaming experience
Chromebooks are no longer just for students and casual web browsing. With the rise of cloud gaming services like GeForce NOW, Chromebooks are becoming a viable option for gamers and to truly immerse yourself in your favorite games, a good headset is essential. Several brands out there make gaming … [Read more...] about Here’s a simple way to level up your Chromebook gaming experience
GeForce NOW turns 4, adds two new big titles you can play on a Chromebook
As we roll into February of 2024, it's hard to believe, but GeForce NOW is turning 4 years old! It's almost hard to believe it has been so long, yet it feels like cloud gaming has improved by leaps and bounds in a relatively short time. It was smack-dab in the middle of the early stages of the … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW turns 4, adds two new big titles you can play on a Chromebook
