As someone who was initially excited about the possibilities of Google Stadia, I was disappointed when it was announced that the consumer-facing side of the platform would be shutting down. At that time, Google Cloud’s “Immersive Stream for Games” white-label B2B technology was said to be “going on to do greater things“. Unfortunately, due to […]
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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.
Pre-register: Niantic hopes to catch Pokémon Go’s lightning in a bottle again with Peridot
Just back in May of this past year, Niantic, the game developer behind the phenomenon that actually got everyone walking around the real world revealed the upcoming release of their new game, Peridot. This time, instead of catching and training Pokemon, players are set to adopt and raise cute fictional pets. The game now has […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nintendo DS title ‘Nintendogs’ could be coming to Android phones as an AR game
Nintendo could be developing the first Nintendogs game in over a decade, according to a recent USPTO application. While the Nintendo DS is long gone and the Nintendo Switch did not receive any games in the franchise despite being on the market for six years, this new game may give fans some much-needed renewed hope. […]
Continue ReadingNVIDIA and Microsoft set to bring XBOX PC titles to GeForce NOW cloud gaming
In a very interesting move, NVIDIA is signing a 10-year deal with Microsoft to bring its impressive library of games to GeForce NOW for cloud streaming in the near future. By marrying the excellent performance of NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW streaming platform to the huge Microsoft game franchises usually reserved for Microsoft users on PCs, this […]
Continue Reading‘Control Overlays’ for mouse and keyboard support in ChromeOS now appear for all games [Canary]
Previously only discussed near the end of last year, Google’s ‘control overlays’ for Android games on Chromebooks were said to be coming first to a select few titles in alpha. The developer flag to enable it was added to ChromeOS this December, but I wanted to cover it today because it forces the overlay to […]
Continue ReadingMojang launches Minecraft Trial for Chromebook in select markets
Last month, rumors were swirling that Minecraft may finally be on the way for Chromebook users and I’m not talking about the Education Edition. Without any warning or even an announcement that I can find, those rumors are now a reality as Mojang has officially released a Minecraft Trial for Chromebook in select countries. As […]
Continue ReadingYes! 8BitDo is adding Stadia Controller support for Nintendo Switch
When Google announced that it would allow users to unlock their Stadia controllers Bluetooth capabilities for use with other platforms, I was over the moon. To this day, my Stadia hardware is my absolute favorite gaming controller to use. The idea of using my three controllers with our newly acquired Nintendo Switch got me really […]
Continue ReadingAmazon Luna will have lost nearly 100 games over the course of the past four months
Say what you will about Google Stadia, but one thing that I loved about it is that when certain games became available to you, they stayed so long as you were subscribed to the cloud service or purchased them directly. Sure, it’s shut down now, but guess what – we got all of that money […]
Continue ReadingNow that Google Stadia has shut down, Crayta is following suit
While Crayta was one of Stadia’s first exclusive games and gave players a world of their own to create and explore together (prop hunt was a load of fun!), it seems it will no longer be available to play. Ever since Google’s cloud gaming platform shut down last month, the unique title had a whole […]
Continue ReadingOur favorite Gaming Chromebook just dropped to $449
It’s like Christmas all over again! Okay, maybe not Christmas but definitely Black Friday. Earlier today, I shared a very solid deal on the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55. You can still take advantage of that $200 savings if the 11th Gen convertible is up your alley but before you do, check this out. There’s another […]
Continue ReadingBoosteroid cloud gaming platform arrives for Chromebooks
Google has officially closed the doors to its in-house streaming game service Stadia but the company has doubled down on presenting Chromebooks as a viable option for game lovers. With the recent advent of gaming Chromebooks and official collaborations with big-name services like GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud gaming, ChromeOS devices now have access to […]
Continue ReadingAmazon is offering ex-Stadia users a new cloud to call home with two free months of Luna [USA]
Now that Google Stadia is gone but not forgotten, refugees from the defunct cloud gaming platform are desperately seeking a new place to call home. Sure, they could go back to lengthy download and update times via traditional PC or console gaming, but most of them still have the desire to see cloud gaming permeate […]
Continue ReadingDestiny 2 Stadia refugees can claim a free month of Nvidia GeForce NOW Priority membership
It looks like Bungie, the creator of Destiny 2 is reaching out via email to a bunch of its players whose accounts previously resided in Google Stadia’s cloud servers prior to the service’s shutdown to offer them some refuge. As you can see in this email seen below, Stadia is directly mentioned by the game […]
Continue ReadingThe Gaming Preferred toggle for Nest Wifi in the Google Home app disappears with Stadia
I still remember back in 2020 when Google added a “Gaming Preferred” option to the Home app for Nest Wifi users. I was so stoked that they were giving special Stadia-focused attention to non-Stadia apps in an effort to support its cloud gaming initiative. While just a quick flick toggle that prioritized your bandwidth to […]
Continue ReadingMinecraft for Chromebooks may just be in the works
Based on the sheer volume of readers that find their way to my Minecraft on ChromeOS article (it’s our #11 article for all of 2022), I think it’s safe to say that playing Minecraft on a Chromebook is a hot topic. Unfortunately for Chromebook users, there’s no simple way to play the beloved 3D sandbox […]
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