When Google announced that it would allow users to unlock their Stadia controllers Bluetooth capabilities for use with other platforms, I was over the moon. To this day, my Stadia hardware is my absolute favorite gaming controller to use. The idea of using my three controllers with our newly acquired Nintendo Switch got me really […]
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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.
Amazon Luna will have lost nearly 100 games over the course of the past four months
Say what you will about Google Stadia, but one thing that I loved about it is that when certain games became available to you, they stayed so long as you were subscribed to the cloud service or purchased them directly. Sure, it’s shut down now, but guess what – we got all of that money […]
Continue ReadingNow that Google Stadia has shut down, Crayta is following suit
While Crayta was one of Stadia’s first exclusive games and gave players a world of their own to create and explore together (prop hunt was a load of fun!), it seems it will no longer be available to play. Ever since Google’s cloud gaming platform shut down last month, the unique title had a whole […]
Continue ReadingOur favorite Gaming Chromebook just dropped to $449
It’s like Christmas all over again! Okay, maybe not Christmas but definitely Black Friday. Earlier today, I shared a very solid deal on the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55. You can still take advantage of that $200 savings if the 11th Gen convertible is up your alley but before you do, check this out. There’s another […]
Continue ReadingBoosteroid cloud gaming platform arrives for Chromebooks
Google has officially closed the doors to its in-house streaming game service Stadia but the company has doubled down on presenting Chromebooks as a viable option for game lovers. With the recent advent of gaming Chromebooks and official collaborations with big-name services like GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud gaming, ChromeOS devices now have access to […]
Continue ReadingAmazon is offering ex-Stadia users a new cloud to call home with two free months of Luna [USA]
Now that Google Stadia is gone but not forgotten, refugees from the defunct cloud gaming platform are desperately seeking a new place to call home. Sure, they could go back to lengthy download and update times via traditional PC or console gaming, but most of them still have the desire to see cloud gaming permeate […]
Continue ReadingDestiny 2 Stadia refugees can claim a free month of Nvidia GeForce NOW Priority membership
It looks like Bungie, the creator of Destiny 2 is reaching out via email to a bunch of its players whose accounts previously resided in Google Stadia’s cloud servers prior to the service’s shutdown to offer them some refuge. As you can see in this email seen below, Stadia is directly mentioned by the game […]
Continue ReadingThe Gaming Preferred toggle for Nest Wifi in the Google Home app disappears with Stadia
I still remember back in 2020 when Google added a “Gaming Preferred” option to the Home app for Nest Wifi users. I was so stoked that they were giving special Stadia-focused attention to non-Stadia apps in an effort to support its cloud gaming initiative. While just a quick flick toggle that prioritized your bandwidth to […]
Continue ReadingMinecraft for Chromebooks may just be in the works
Based on the sheer volume of readers that find their way to my Minecraft on ChromeOS article (it’s our #11 article for all of 2022), I think it’s safe to say that playing Minecraft on a Chromebook is a hot topic. Unfortunately for Chromebook users, there’s no simple way to play the beloved 3D sandbox […]
Continue Reading[U] Nvidia GeForce NOW just added an ‘Ultimate’ tier with better features and no additional cost
Update January 4, 2023, at 2:12 PM EST – Clearly, I forgot that the Ultimate tier was already available, and the update bumps its specs significantly instead of introducing it as a new option. Sorry about that! I’ll endeavor to use Nvidia more in the future. Again, since I came from Stadia, I haven’t invested […]
Continue ReadingGoogle may have improved its ad policy, but these mobile game practices should still be illegal
On September 30, 2022, Google made effective its new Developer Program Policy which – among other things – stated that developers could no longer shove a full-screen ad in your face at random times during the gameplay experience of your favorite apps. Full-screen video “interstitial ads”, as they’re called, are now outlawed in video, GIF, […]
Continue ReadingNvidia Shield TV’s PC GameStream feature is going away soon, use SteamLink instead, I guess
In a customer help article posted this week, Nvidia announced that this upcoming February, it would soon be retiring the GameStream for PC feature that allowed those with an Nvidia graphics card to stream their PC games to their living room TV via the Shield TV set-top box on their local network. Starting in mid-February, […]
Continue ReadingYou can now play select Ubisoft games on PC via Amazon Luna without channel subscriptions
I’ve never “subscribed” to the idea of Amazon’s Luna Channel membership model. To be frank, I think it’s a ploy to nickel and dime users under the guise of offering more choice. I’m sure some of you prefer it to Stadia’s one and done subscription model, but I’m not that type of gamer. Announced just […]
Continue ReadingEnjoying Fortnite’s graphics upgrade from a gaming Chromebook and GeForce NOW
A couple of days ago, Fortnite maker Epic Games announced a pretty substantial facelift that was launching for their flagship game with the latest Season 4 release. Being a game that is as cross-platform as they come (you can play it on Android, PC, XBOX, PlayStation, GeForce NOW, and more), no one has ever really […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Stadia begins the process of refunding your hardware and controller purchases
If you’ve been a long-time Google Stadia cloud gaming fan, you’re no doubt heartbroken at the current state of the platform. Well, what’s left of it, anyway. In January, the service is shutting down its consumer-focused games, and instead focusing on the white-label offering for B2B infrastructure. It’s a shame that no one really cares […]
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