Having officially begun its roll out at the end of January for Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, the Google Play Games for PC beta still hadn’t been seen much at all until now. There was an official trailer that launched with Google’s announcement, and it even showed off some of the client’s interface elements, […]
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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.
Afterplay is yet another promising game emulator that runs directly in your web browser
We recently covered a game emulation tool that ran Playstation 2 games entirely in the Chrome browser, and today, we’ve got yet another one for you. Today, we’ll be checking out something called Afterplay, and while it doesn’t run Playstation 2, it does have a slew of other platforms it can operate right in the […]
Continue ReadingStadia update bringing motion controls, a reworked touch gamepad, and more to Android
During its latest APK Insights exploration, 9to5Google has discovered several strings of code in the Android app for Google’s cloud gaming platform (v4.6) that could hint at possible or upcoming features. Today, we’re going to have a look at what was found, and then I’ll give you some thoughts on what I think it all […]
Continue ReadingHow to install Minecraft Java Edition on your Chromebook
Ah, the age-old question. Can I play Minecraft on my Chromebook? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as simple as “Yes or No.” If you’re a student and you have a Microsoft Office 365 EDU account, you’re good to go. You simply have to activate the Play Store on your Chromebook and install the Android version of […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Stadia “works” on the Steam Deck, but there’s a problem and it’s kind of a big deal
The moment the Steam Deck hit the market, you knew someone would attempt to load up some cloud gaming services in an effort to get more out of the hardware. Valve’s new handheld is incredible, and early reviews are extremely positive, but it’s not perfect. With that being said, early controller drift was already patched […]
Continue ReadingAmazon Luna exits invite-only beta and is now widely available in the United States
Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service is now exiting its invite-only beta and becoming available to everyone in the mainland United States for just $9.99 USD per month. Luna lets gamers play on all of the devices they already own – just like Google’s Stadia, one of its main competitors. This means that in addition to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Games adds an option to make it easier to share devices but not account progress
As Google Play Games ramps up its beta for PC in three countries, with more likely to come down the line, the mobile gaming service looks to be adding new features that seek to make it easier to share devices with your friends and family. First spotted by @Doraeigaah on Twitter and reported by Android […]
Continue ReadingThe Google for Games Developer Summit returns next month with more Stadia sessions lined up
Google hosts an annual game developer summit pertaining to its efforts in mobile and cloud gaming, and this year on March 15, 2022, at 9 am PT, it returns yet again with more updates. While we have no way of knowing whether or not new technology for Stadia will be announced, it’s still interesting to […]
Continue ReadingSteam on Chrome OS is so close
It seems like forever since we first heard the news that Google and Valve were working to bring Steam gaming to Chromebooks. Two years later and it really feels as if Google is on the cusp of finally launching the finished product. With each passing day, new commits emerge that appear to be putting the […]
Continue ReadingStadia Pro subscribers can try Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for free starting today
Google has been running something called “Free Play Days” for a while now, and games like Madden NFL 22, F1 2020, and Rainbow Six Siege have been up for grabs for a weekend in an effort for Stadia to whet gamer’s appetites and inspire them toward purchasing more content on the cloud gaming platform. It’s […]
Continue ReadingThis emulator wants to let you play your PlayStation 2 games directly through the web browser
I’m always excited to check out new web technologies, and it truly blows me away how powerful and capable the browser has become. In many instances, it can do everything a traditionally downloaded software can do. While it’s no replacement – at least, not yet, it’s coming along really well. Today, I wanted to share […]
Continue ReadingYour 5 Stadia Pro games for March include Adam Wolfe, Darksiders Genesis, and more
Stadia Pro subscribers are receiving five free games for the month of March, and while there are some odd choices like Race with Ryan Road Trip Deluxe, which has pretty terrible reviews, there are some real gems like Darksider’s Genesis. The title I’m most excited to try is Adam Wolfe, but that’s because I’m into […]
Continue ReadingSteam for Chrome OS gets minimum hardware specs
If you follow Chrome Unboxed or Chrome OS development in general, the name ‘Borealis‘ may provoke some feelings of excitement and anticipation. If you’re a gamer and Borealis doesn’t ring a bell, now would be a good time to bring you up to speed on the news. Project Borealis It has been more than two […]
Continue ReadingMassive Stadia sale includes The Elder Scrolls Online for just $6, Free Chorus demo, more
It’s time to beef up your Stadia catalog! A massive, new Stadia sale lets you grab several AAA games and indies alike for half price or even less. If you’re a Stadia Pro subscriber, you can knock many of the sale prices down even more. The main reason I decided to cover this today is […]
Continue ReadingPlay Android games in your web browser with the power of BlueStacks X
I remember the days back before Chromebooks existed, and even less far back before the Google Play Store in all of its glory was ported to them. Instead of installing millions of apps and games right on our laptops, tinkerers like me would go and download something called BlueStacks – an Android emulator for Windows. […]
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