I love my PlayStation, and I love Google Stadia. Hell, I even love me some Nvidia GeForce NOW every once in a while, although the Steam or Epic launcher peaking through a game’s boot process has been a major turn-off for me. Of all of the services, Stadia and Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass would have […]
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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.
You may soon be able to live share YouTube, Spotify, Kahoot! and more in Google Meet
Google Duo has begun its transition into Google Meet, and with that, consumers and businesses will all be using the same calling and messaging technology under the same umbrella. To me, the company has come full circle with its messaging, and I’m just and only hoping they don’t split it apart again after this merger. […]
Continue ReadingDungeons of Naheulbeuk, From Space, and Kickstarter fan favorite ‘Outbreak’ coming to Stadia
At absolutely every turn, I’m looking for ways to support my fellow indie game devs, and today’s news does bring a smile to my face (insert meme here, I guess). A project called Outbreak: Contagious Memories is launching on Kickstarter soon, and its loyal fans have taken to swarm the Stadia Community blog to show […]
Continue ReadingHow to create your own indie game for free on your Chromebook using Godot
As an independent game developer myself, I’m always seeking out ways to maximize my usage of Chromebooks for design and execution beyond basic productivity habits. Up until recently, I’ve mostly just used my Pixel Slate, Lenovo Chromebook Duet, and other devices for sketching, notetaking, and journaling my ideas before heading over to my Windows 11 […]
Continue ReadingSony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
The Backbone One for Android just launched about a month ago, and with it, gave anyone with a Google, Samsung, or other Android phone a fantastic alternative to the GameSir X2. Along the launch of the mobile gaming controller, a $65 USD in value of free Stadia Pro, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and Discord Nitro […]
Continue ReadingYour Stadia Pro games for August include Murder by Numbers, Saints Row The Third, and more
Stadia Pro subscribers can claim six new titles for the month of August, (these numbers just keep going up each month, now don’t they?) and among them are games like Murder by Numbers, Calico, Welcome to Elk, Shantae Half Genie Hero Ultimate Edition and Monster Jam Steel Titans 2. Additionally, another Saints Row game will […]
Continue ReadingCompatible Android phones can now make use of 120fps cloud gaming on Nvidia GeForce NOW
First reported by 9to5Google and now confirmed by a Google spokesperson who relayed the information to The Verge, Nvidia GeForce NOW users are now receiving the ability to run a much smoother experience while cloud gaming on their Android devices. If you have a smartphone running Android and it just so happens to have a […]
Continue ReadingSteam games are now working for 12th-gen Intel Chromebooks in Alpha
Back in April, Google finally brought the long-awaited Steam gaming experience to ChromeOS. It was a day we’d been waiting for a very long time, and seeing Steam load on a Chromebook without a bunch of hoop-jumping was quite nice. That launch came with some pretty sever caveats, however, and that meant Steam gaming would […]
Continue ReadingStadia Exclusive Outcasters becomes latest free to play title without a subscription
Previously $20 USD on the Stadia Store, Outcasters is now free to play for everyone. Back in December of 2020 when it was released, it was actually free for Stadia Pro subscribers, but eventually dropped off of the list. This is one of the only exclusive games on the platform, and the team behind it […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Games for PC expands its availability again, sticks to Eastern markets for now
Once it finally launched, Google Play Games for Windows PCs came to three countries (Honk Kong, Korea, and Taiwan), but not to the United States. Obviously, mobile gaming is much more viable and accepted in Eastern markets, as are microtransactions, but the thought of having loads of mobile games on a larger screen with gamepad […]
Continue ReadingA big win for gamers: The new Saints Row reboot is coming day-and-date to Google Stadia
Both Saints Row: The Third – Remastered, and Saints Row IV: Re-Elected are present on the Stadia store, and they’re a load of fun, provided you’re okay with a bunch of crude humor. What’s amazing to me is that after being called a clone of Grand Theft Auto, the series completely re-invented itself into something […]
Continue ReadingSkull and Bones, Valiant Hearts, and more Far Cry goodness coming to Google Stadia
During the Ubisoft Forward livestream yesterday, the company revealed that several more of its games would be coming to Google’s cloud gaming platform, Stadia. Among these are Skull and Bones, Valiant Hearts: The Great War and Far Cry 4. The popular Far Cry title may be making its way to the store later this year, […]
Continue ReadingThe creators of Pokémon Go just canceled four new games and laid off a bunch of staff
Niantic, the developer of the global hit Pokémon Go, has recently decided to lay off 8% of its staff and cancel projects that were in the works. As it sought to recapture the magic and addictive nature of Pokémon Go, it now seems to be shifting its focus and energy toward building a ‘real-life metaverse’ […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks are getting a dedicated ‘Game Mode’ for Android games, too
It has been well over a year since we last discussed ‘Game Mode’ for Chromebooks. When we found this change originally, it was clearly tied to ‘Borealis’ – a.k.a. Steam games on ChromeOS – and that was its only use case. The purpose was clear for this previous effort: give Chromebooks the ability to push […]
Continue Reading[U] Someone turned the Zelda Classic engine into a PWA so you can play right through the web
Update 7:3/22 at 3:28 PM: Connor has reached out to provide a link to his MMORPG, Gridia. If you’d like to support him and try it out, you can do so via his website right now! He’s also clarified something that I should have realized in that the 600+ quests available in Zelda Classic total […]
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