Google is apparently obsessed with gaming. As I’ve said in the past, they even have some really talented game developers on staff creating small games like the I/O experience, but they can’t help but squander that talent. With the death of Stadia, this was most apparent, and I’m nearly convinced the company will never lean […]
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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.
Everyone’s wearing Shorts: Play Store adds video clips to promote games and apps
The Google Play Store is getting a YouTube Shorts-style video carousel at the top of its homepage. I bet you didn’t wake up expecting to read that, did you? According to a new Keyword Blog post, the company is officiating “The Play Report,” a pilot video series that dives into the apps and games you […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook Perk offers three free months of Nvidia GeForce NOW Priority membership
If you own a Chromebook, you’re likely no stranger to the idea of “Chromebook Perks”. You know, those deals for new Chromebook users that we write about literally all the time? Yeah, those. Well, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s another gaming perk for you to claim! John Maletis, Vice President of ChromeOS at […]
Continue ReadingHere’s what you need to know to enjoy Pokémon Go Fest 2023 Global starting tomorrow
A few years back, the world went absolutely mad for Pokémon Go. You’d walk outside and see loads of people with their face in their phones, but their legs were moving. Like many, I was caught in the whirlwind, but life got in the way and my interest faded. Well, truth be told, I became […]
Continue ReadingNvidia reveals Xbox Game Pass titles for GeForce NOW at Gamescom, includes No Man’s Sky Echoes
Today at Gamescom 2023, NVIDIA unveiled the list of Xbox games that will be integrated into their GeForce NOW cloud streaming platform. We previously discussed this back in February when the two companies revealed they’d be working to make this a possibility. Here’s the list of games. I’ve also included games coming to GeForce NOW […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Grab Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX for 50% off on the Google Play Store
I’ve been thinking lately about revamping the gaming initiative here on Chrome Unboxed lately. After all, you all need great games to play on your phones and Chromebooks, and sometimes, it’s an overwhelming task to decide what you want to use your precious Pixel or ChromeOS storage on. Games that will be worth your time […]
Continue ReadingMore Chromebook models are now eligible to get Minecraft for free via perks
Not long ago, Google introduced a new Perk, allowing certain Chromebook models to obtain the new Chromebook-ready Minecraft Android app for free. The initial list of eligible devices wasn’t that long, but thanks to one of our readers –@GoldenCheezie on Threads – we’ve been made aware of some updates to the official device list. If […]
Continue ReadingTwo years later and this strange Play Games shortcut on ChromeOS still makes no sense
Two years ago (well, actually a year and a half ago), Google Play Games for PC appeared at the 2021 Game Awards Show, and with it, a mysterious new shortcut appeared on Chromebooks. In addition to the Play Games Android app, a new ChromeOS-centric…launcher accompanied it as a separate icon. What’s strange about it is […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Games adds customizable keyboard layouts, 60 new regions, and new titles
On Google’s Keyword blog today, the company released a wave of significant updates for its Google Play Games for PC beta. Despite my skepticism about its potential to thrive given Google’s less than stellar gaming track record, the tech giant is charging forward by adding new games, enhancing features, and widening its service availability. Let’s […]
Continue ReadingGet Minecraft and Minecraft Realms for free with the latest Chromebook Perk
Chromebooks have traditionally been dubbed “a web browser in a box” by naysayers and even early adopters who didn’t stick around, but they’ve rapidly evolved into dynamic devices for both creativity and gaming. To shine a light on their increased breadth of functionality over the years, Google has offered what are called “Chromebook Perks”. These […]
Continue ReadingPokémon Sleep is now available and it could be a game changer for your kids’ bedtime routine
Pokémon trainers (and masters alike) have been eagerly awaiting the release of Pokémon Sleep for the past four years, and the day has finally arrived. The app, now available for download on both Android and iOS, aims not only to promote more sleep, but also to enhance the quality of your sleep. More interestingly, it […]
Continue ReadingGoogle and Taito Corp. team up to release Space Invaders: World Defense augmented reality game
Ever since Google waved goodbye to Cardboard and Google Expeditions, it has been leaning on its ARCore initiative to deliver the future of interactive and augmented reality experiences to its users. If you’ve grown tired of the Pixel AR camera stickers, you’re in for a treat with the tech giant’s newest offering, Space Invaders: World […]
Continue ReadingYouTube may introduce bite-sized playable games in place of some video advertisements
In an internal Team YouTube email sent to a select group of employees and then somehow leaked to The Wall Street Journal, a new gaming initiative was tossed around in conversation. At this time, there’s no word on whether it will even be available for public use, but it’s called ‘Playables’, and at its core, […]
Continue ReadingMinecraft for Chromebook has finally arrived
Back in January, rumors arose that indicated that Mojang could finally be bringing an official build of Minecraft to ChromeOS. It didn’t take long for those rumors to be substantiated. In February, Mojang announced a limited access trial of Minecraft on Chromebooks that gave users in select markets a beta build of the game that […]
Continue ReadingSteam for Chromebook is being readied for prime time in the Stable Channel
The time might finally be coming where Steam games being played on Chromebooks is a standard, included feature of ChromeOS. After years in development at this point, it’s an exciting proposition that would see a bunch of different Chromebook models included in the Steam game revolution set to be unleashed on the market. In the […]
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