We’ve spoken before about how Mario Kart tour was developed by Nintendo in an effort to bolster their mobile games lineup by partnering with developer DeNa. What I always thought odd about the game was that you were forced to play it in portrait mode. Sure, this allowed you to play one handed, and it […]
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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.
Google Play Pass adds annual subscription, teases new games and expands to new regions
Play Pass is probably one of the best “undiscovered gems” among Google’s growing number of subscription-based services. Yes, I am a Stadia Pro subscriber but honestly, my kids get a lot more use out of my Founder’s Edition controller and Chromecast Ultra than I ever will. I have recently discovered that Google’s Play Pass offers […]
Continue ReadingHere’s everything shown during the July Stadia Connect and how our predictions stacked up
Google just wrapped up their July Stadia Connect today and with it they brought a bunch of reveals. While it didn’t exactly meet many gamer’s expectations, there is certainly a good reason why exceptionally high expectations should be kept in check. For now, let’s talk about how our pre-Connect predictions stacked up against what was […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Evoland 2, Thumper: Pocket Edition and more in Google Play Games sale this week!
It’s that time of the week again! There are so many great games on sale for your Chromebook or Android phone. This week, we’ll go over some new ones as well as some which are still on sale for a few more days. Our favorites this week are Evoland 2, Thumper: Pocket Edition and Shattered […]
Continue Reading[LIVE TODAY] Stadia Connect announced for next month and here’s why it may be the best one yet
UPDATE: With only a handful of hours until the connect, many things predicted in this article have already been all but confirmed across social media. Features like Crowd Play and Crowd Choice coming to Dying Light, Family Sharing and more have also made social media appearances. It’s time to kick this show off! See you […]
Continue Reading[UPDATE AVAILABLE] Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is coming to mobile, but you can still get your puzzle fix until then
Game developer and publisher Level-5 just announced that they will be bringing their Nintendo DS original game, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future to Android and iOS on July 13th, which is just over a week from now. The game marks the third installment of the original Professor Layton puzzle game series to grace our […]
Continue ReadingDEAL ALERT: Meganoid, Bridge Constructor Portal and more Google Play Games on sale this week!
It’s that time again! Today, we’ll go over a bunch of games on sale on the Google Play store for your android device or Chromebook. Some of the below games are still on sale from last week and may expire within the next 7 days. Our favorite games this week include Meganoid, The Inner World […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: This is the Police, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories and 33 more Google Play games on sale this week
It’s that time again! Another week and more great games on sale in the Google Play Store for you to play on your Android device or Chromebook. This week, our favorite games include This is the Police, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories and Siege of Dragonspear, but there are lots of other great games too! Let us […]
Continue ReadingYes, we need a new Sackboy game on mobile and now is the perfect time to make it
Ever since his debut on Little Big Planet for the Playstation 3, Sackboy has become an extremely popular icon in the gaming space. He’s a cute and heroic sackperson or sackthing who is tasked with saving the Imagisphere – a place where human creativity is collected and becomes victim to many threats of being stolen […]
Continue Reading[CLAIM NOW] Stadia Pro subscribers get four free games for July including Crayta and Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Stadia Pro subscribers have been receiving a ton of free games over the last few months including The Elder Scrolls Online which just launched this last week. Now, Google is turning up the heat again and offering four new free games which you can add to your library for the price you pay for one […]
Continue ReadingNintendo may not be developing mobile games anymore, but they sure are releasing them! Here’s why
Nintendo is reportedly stepping away from mobile game development after their existing titles have failed to hit the monetary goals they initially put in place when they set out on the endeavour. Also, since Animal Crossing on the Switch has been so successful, putting the company at the highest priced shares they’ve seen in twelve […]
Continue Reading[Expired] There are only a few days left to enter to win a custom Chromebox!
We wanted to take a moment and thank all of our amazing readers for checking out Gaming Unboxed each day. Since last month when we launched the website, we’ve had a lot of traction and interest around mobile gaming and gaming-on-the-go, but we’re just getting started! As mobile gaming enters into its prime this year, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Pass for June kicks it up a notch with Crashlands, Infamous Machine and more!
Two months ago when we discussed how Google was undervaluing their Play Pass service, we mentioned how they could offer higher value games. While the service is aimed at providing a bit of content each month for every type of gamer, we felt that the selection was a bit weak. For the month of June, […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Spirit Roots, Unbroken Soul and 60 more Google Play games on sale this week!
It’s that time again! Another week and more great games on sale in the Google Play Store for you to play on your Android device or Chromebook. This week, our favorite three games are Spirit Roots, Unbroken Soul and Goat Simulator! Let us know in the comments section below what you’ve decided to pick up. […]
Continue Reading[Update: Now available!] Stadia Surprises Everyone by Announcing Two More Metro Games
Back in November, A4 Games and Deep Silver released Metro Exodus on Stadia and made it free for Pro subscribers on February 1, 2020. Today, two more Metro games have been announced and will land on Stadia in due time – That’s right, no release date was given aside from ‘later this year’. Metro 2033 […]
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