It's sort of funny when "hard deadlines" simply vanish and get pushed down the road. In the case of the Stadia controller Bluetooth conversion deadline that has been in place for well over a year at this point, it seems Google isn't too worried about sticking to its guns on the self-imposed … [Read more...] about Nevermind: no rush to convert your Stadia controller by 2024
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Why I’m considering a Samsung tablet for gaming
This morning, I found myself on OnePlus' website looking at the OnePlus Open. Since it was leaked months ago, I've been fawning over it quite a bit. I hoped that it would arrive at T-Mobile and give me the opportunity to leverage some sort of wacky trade-in deal to get my hands on it, but that … [Read more...] about Why I’m considering a Samsung tablet for gaming
PSA: Get your final Stadia controller updates before December 31st
Not long ago, we posted about the looming deadline for converting your Stadia controller over to Bluetooth-only mode. At the end of the year, the tool for changing your controller over will expire, and so will your opportunity to keep your awesome Stadia controller around as a fantastic accessory. … [Read more...] about PSA: Get your final Stadia controller updates before December 31st
Chromebook Plus and GeForce NOW shock gamers in new ad spot
During the Game Awards that aired on YouTube (and tons of other streaming platforms) on December 7th, there was an ad that ran towards the latter half of the program that was pretty eye-opening and featured Chromebook Plus and GeForce NOW in a very interesting setting. With no prior knowledge, … [Read more...] about Chromebook Plus and GeForce NOW shock gamers in new ad spot
Best Chromebook Android Apps of 2023, according to Google Play
Although they aren't required, Android apps on your Chromebook can certainly enhance the experience, giving you access to the same apps on your phone and allowing you to play some of your favorite games. And so with 2023 winding down, the team over at Google Play has posted a round-up of the best … [Read more...] about Best Chromebook Android Apps of 2023, according to Google Play
For the first time, I played Fortnite on a Pixel and it didn’t suck
That's right! Though playing Fortnite on any Pixel phone in the past has been pretty much garbage, the latest, feature-packed December Pixel Feature Drop included a quiet-yet-beneficial update to the Tensor GPU driver. Seeing it in action on Twitter late last week was encouraging, but getting the … [Read more...] about For the first time, I played Fortnite on a Pixel and it didn’t suck
No, you won’t get banned for playing Call of Duty on GeForce NOW
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 … [Read more...] about No, you won’t get banned for playing Call of Duty on GeForce NOW
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 COD:Mobile, … [Read more...] about I played COD:Warzone on a Chromebook, and there are some quirks you need to know about
You 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. Though the … [Read more...] about You can finally play Call of Duty: Warzone on your Chromebook with GeForce NOW
PSA: 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 … [Read more...] about PSA: Don’t forget to switch your Stadia controller to Bluetooth mode before Dec. 31
GeForce 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 and every … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW is offering 3-months of free XBOX PC Game Pass
ChromeOS 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 one … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 119 finally brings Steam gaming on Chromebooks to the masses
