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 … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Perk offers three free months of Nvidia GeForce NOW Priority membership
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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.
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Here’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 a dad, and I … [Read more...] about Here’s what you need to know to enjoy Pokémon Go Fest 2023 Global starting tomorrow
Nvidia 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 … [Read more...] about Nvidia reveals Xbox Game Pass titles for GeForce NOW at Gamescom, includes No Man’s Sky Echoes
Deal 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 … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX for 50% off on the Google Play Store
More 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 … [Read more...] about More Chromebook models are now eligible to get Minecraft for free via perks
Two 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 … [Read more...] about Two years later and this strange Play Games shortcut on ChromeOS still makes no sense
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google Play Games adds customizable keyboard layouts, 60 new regions, and new titles
Get 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 … [Read more...] about Get Minecraft and Minecraft Realms for free with the latest Chromebook Perk
Pokémon 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 … [Read more...] about Pokémon Sleep is now available and it could be a game changer for your kids’ bedtime routine
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google and Taito Corp. team up to release Space Invaders: World Defense augmented reality game
YouTube 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 … [Read more...] about YouTube may introduce bite-sized playable games in place of some video advertisements
Minecraft 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 … [Read more...] about Minecraft for Chromebook has finally arrived
