The Google Play Games app was just updated to add an "instant" game at the top of the home page that will be hand picked for your enjoyment each week. This is no doubt a two-fold endeavor by Google. On one hand, they want to increase play time and discovery of the millions of games that exist in the … [Read more...] about Google Play Games Update Introduces Hand-Picked Instant Game Of The Week
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Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Stadia First Look Gameplay
Now that June’s Stadia Pro games have landed in our laps, we wanted to give you a first look at the gameplay while simultaneously introducing you to our new Youtube channel! Today, we check out Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid! This game packs a few surprises for original Power Rangers fans and … [Read more...] about Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Stadia First Look Gameplay
The Epic Games Store Is Coming to Mobile Devices! Will It Run On Chromebooks?
In an exclusive interview with Gamespot's Tamoor Hussain at the Play For All summer gaming event, Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney said that they are bringing the Epic Games Store to mobile! The store's presence on mobile devices could be a place outside of the Google Play or App Store where … [Read more...] about The Epic Games Store Is Coming to Mobile Devices! Will It Run On Chromebooks?
Superhot: Stadia First Impressions Gameplay
Now that June's Stadia Pro games have landed in our laps, we wanted to give you a first look at the gameplay while simultaneously introducing you to our new Youtube channel! Let's start with Superhot, the slow motion FPS game! We can't get enough of this game and you can count on a full review in … [Read more...] about Superhot: Stadia First Impressions Gameplay
Deal Alert: Massive Google Play Publisher Sale. Cytus II, The Escapist Series and More
This week, many developers have placed a handful of their games on sale on the Google Play store for your enjoyment on your Android phone or tablet or your Chromebook. While there is a lot to look at this week, we wanted to mention that we really enjoyed Whispering Willows, Cytus II, The Escapist 2: … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Massive Google Play Publisher Sale. Cytus II, The Escapist Series and More
T-Mobile wants you to “Get Thanked” with 3 months of Stadia Pro
Google's streaming game platform, Stadia, appears to be grasping at straws to build its player base and that's unfortunate. The tech behind Stadia is mind-blowing and the titles available offer a decent sampling for a variety of gaming tastes. Still, Stadia has yet to take the world by storm as we … [Read more...] about T-Mobile wants you to “Get Thanked” with 3 months of Stadia Pro
[UPDATE: EXPIRED] Google Cuts Stadia Pro Free Trial In Half, Today Is Your Last Day To Claim Two Months
For reasons unknown, Google will change their Stadia Pro trial structure tomorrow to give new players who sign up only one month for free instead of two. It could be due to the fact that I held on to two Stadia Buddy Passes and failed to give them away, saddening the Stadia gods in the process. If … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: EXPIRED] Google Cuts Stadia Pro Free Trial In Half, Today Is Your Last Day To Claim Two Months
Stadia Prepares to Offer Touch Controls, Party Chat, Game Demos and More
Stadia has yet to implement the long desired Family Sharing feature which would allow you to share your games with those in your Google Family Group, but now we get word that they're getting ready to implement a whole slew of new features. First reported by 9to5 Google's Stadia APK teardown, it's … [Read more...] about Stadia Prepares to Offer Touch Controls, Party Chat, Game Demos and More
[UPDATE: Claim now]Stadia Pro Subscribers Get Six Free Games For June! Here They Are
The new month is almost upon us and the Stadia team dropped a bombshell by announcing that Stadia Pro subscribers will be receiving not two, not three but six free games for the month of June! Let's take a look at what you get. Remember, Stadia Pro is only $9.99 per month and once you sign up you … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: Claim now]Stadia Pro Subscribers Get Six Free Games For June! Here They Are
Waiting For Diablo Immortal On Your Chromebook? Play the Original Through Your Web Browser Right Now
While Diablo Immortal has received a lot of negative attention since it was announced at Blizzcon 2018, (Do YoU gUyS nOt HaVe PhOnEs?), we believe that it deserves a chance. It can find a great home on Chromebooks which are personal computers if they just add keyboard and mouse support. Anyways, … [Read more...] about Waiting For Diablo Immortal On Your Chromebook? Play the Original Through Your Web Browser Right Now
Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Odin: Valhalla Rising
Odin: Valhalla Rising, originally going by the name of 'Project Odin', is an upcoming Korean MMORPG for PC, Android, iOS and Chrome OS that's being developed in Unreal Engine 4 by Lionheart Studios which was founded by Kim Jae Young. The game releases later next year and will be based on Norse … [Read more...] about Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Odin: Valhalla Rising
Here Are Your Play Pass Games for June, but Google Has Some Explaining To Do
While Google's Play Pass always seems to offer at least the $4.99 in value that they charge you each month, we can't help but feel it is aiming to do just that and no more. For the month of June, Google adds only a few games to the lineup valued at only $9. To make matters worse, their Play Store … [Read more...] about Here Are Your Play Pass Games for June, but Google Has Some Explaining To Do
