Google's Santa tracker was recently updated to show a COVID smart Santa and Mrs. Claus wearing protective masks in addition to several new games. Now that the elves have had some fun, it's time for the real work to begin. You can now track Santa as he treks across the globe delivering presents, and … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can track Santa Claus across the globe as he delivers presents tonight
Gaming
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.
Try out Google’s strangely mesmerizing Blob Opera – and don’t say I never got you anything for Christmas
Google's Chrome Experiments are among some of the best and most creative instances where we see the open web at its strongest. Particularly in the Google Arts and Culture scene, they've placed a lot into crafting unique experiences that you can enjoy just by clicking on a link. Their latest … [Read more...] about Try out Google’s strangely mesmerizing Blob Opera – and don’t say I never got you anything for Christmas
Adobe Flash will officially be dead next week – here’s what Chromebook owners need to know
It's common to worry about whether or not the death of Adobe Flash will affect you and your Chromebook experience. When I worked in stores, I got the question almost weekly. As of December 31, 2020 - just a week from now - a web technology that's been around for two decades is meeting its maker. … [Read more...] about Adobe Flash will officially be dead next week – here’s what Chromebook owners need to know
Check out this massive Square Enix Christmas sale and other high-quality Google Play game discounts
Oh yes, it's that time again! Every now and then, Square Enix drops bombshell deals and I always encourage people to scoop them up before they end. They're so well known for timeless, high-quality content that it would almost be a shame for any self-respecting roleplaying game fan to pass them up. … [Read more...] about Check out this massive Square Enix Christmas sale and other high-quality Google Play game discounts
[UPDATE: VIDEO] Stadia’s arrival on iPhone and iPad shows the wild potential of PWAs
Wow. All I can say right now is wow. I just took advantage of a new workaround Google has put in place, tested, and now launched for iOS 14+ and iPadOS 14+ that allows full-blown Stadia on iPhones and iPads and I'm absolutely shocked at how well it works. I played a few minutes of Watchdogs on my … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: VIDEO] Stadia’s arrival on iPhone and iPad shows the wild potential of PWAs
[Updated] Stadia Pro free trial with no payment method goes live, but with one caveat
Update: The screenshot below was improperly attributed to 'Cloudproto'. It's' been updated to credit Ben Schoon. We received hints a few months ago about Stadia possibly offering a Pro trial to newcomers without asking for their credit or debit card in order to get started. A user on the official … [Read more...] about [Updated] Stadia Pro free trial with no payment method goes live, but with one caveat
Forager Mobile just released for your Chromebook and it offers hours of procedurally generated fun
Forager is a highly popular and quirky game where you explore, craft, gather and manage resources, find secrets, and build your base out of nothing. The interesting mechanic here is that once you get enough money, you can purchase another entire plot of procedurally generated land in any direction … [Read more...] about Forager Mobile just released for your Chromebook and it offers hours of procedurally generated fun
Google creates a Games Lobby for Nest Hub and releases 10 fun new titles
Google's Nest Hub has become quite the center for education and fun as of late. They've now created a "Games Lobby" and dubbed it the central place to find Assistant-based gaming experiences. All you'll need to check it out is to say "Hey Google, let's play a game". All of this has been knit … [Read more...] about Google creates a Games Lobby for Nest Hub and releases 10 fun new titles
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords releases for Chromebooks
The original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was released on the Google Play Store a long time ago - six years ago to be exact. Aspyr Media and Lucasfilm ported the entire KOTOR experience to mobile without slimming it down whatsoever. Now, they're doing the same for the game's sequel and … [Read more...] about Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords releases for Chromebooks
Native Steam (Borealis) on Chrome OS likely arriving mid-2021
Gaming on Chrome OS has undergone some serious changes over the past year or so as platforms like Stadia and GeForce Now has given users the ability to stream high-performance games in the browser without the need for high-end hardware. That said, don't think we've forgotten about the little Chrome … [Read more...] about Native Steam (Borealis) on Chrome OS likely arriving mid-2021
Stadia turns into Night City as service sees its first widespread outage
Google's Cyberpunk 2077 hardware giveaway was apparently so popular that they broke the internet and had to end it early. In addition to Gmail and other Google services experiencing severe outages over the past few days, Stadia itself just turned into Night City as it went dark for many due to a … [Read more...] about Stadia turns into Night City as service sees its first widespread outage
[Update: Game List] Ubisoft+ is starting to roll out in beta on Google Stadia right now
Update: 9to5Google has published a list of games that you can currently play on Stadia with Ubisoft+. If you want to make full use of your subscription, be sure to use the service directly as well! Assassin’s Creed Odyssey - Stadia Ultimate EditionAssassin’s Creed Valhalla Ultimate EditionFamily … [Read more...] about [Update: Game List] Ubisoft+ is starting to roll out in beta on Google Stadia right now
