The Backbone One for Android is a new accessory from the makers of the popular Backbone iPhone game controller. That's right, it's finally becoming available for Pixel and Android users as an alternative to the Razer Kishi (now called Gamevice) and the GameSir X2. Backbone has always been the … [Read more...] about Get 2 free months of Google Stadia and more by preordering the Backbone One for Android
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Here’s a first look at Google’s cloud gaming launcher running on ChromeOS
Just a month ago, a Chromium repository commit was discovered that revealed Google was working on a way to let users search for any cloud game across several cloud gaming providers right from their Chromebook launcher. Clicking one of these results would instantaneously launch into the game, getting … [Read more...] about Here’s a first look at Google’s cloud gaming launcher running on ChromeOS
Nvidia GeForce Now follows Google Stadia’s cue by offering “Instant Play Free Demos”
Just weeks ago during the Google for Games Developer Summit, Stadia announced that it had already launched several free click-to-play game demos. These offer a prolonged glimpse into the gameplay mechanics, story, and atmosphere of a title without the commitment or buy in of purchasing it outright. … [Read more...] about Nvidia GeForce Now follows Google Stadia’s cue by offering “Instant Play Free Demos”
Google is creating an all-in-one cloud game search feature for the new Chromebook launcher
Gaming on Chromebooks has already blown away many of the naysayers, and Google has taken the world by storm by leaning heavily into unconventional methods for making it work and even making it amazing. At first, it bolstered Android gaming by pushing developers toward respecting traditional desktop … [Read more...] about Google is creating an all-in-one cloud game search feature for the new Chromebook launcher
Nvidia Shield TV update 9.0 gives you Android 11, 4K gaming with GeForce NOW, more
This morning, Nvidia posted on its blog that the 9.0 update for Shield TV owners is inbound. The update includes a slew of new features and fixes, that we'll go over. Most notably and most exciting though, is the bump up to Android 11 - something that users have been waiting for for some time … [Read more...] about Nvidia Shield TV update 9.0 gives you Android 11, 4K gaming with GeForce NOW, more
AT&T is giving its customers 6 free months of Nvidia GeForce NOW to promote 5G
During its CES presentation, Nvidia announced that it would be pairing up with AT&T to give the cellular company's customers six free months of GeForce Now service! According to AT&T's blog post, any new or existing customers who have 5G-capable devices and a 5G rate plan can claim the promo … [Read more...] about AT&T is giving its customers 6 free months of Nvidia GeForce NOW to promote 5G
Samsung Gaming Hub will bring Stadia, GeForce NOW, and more together under one roof
As a part of the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung has announced something called the "Samsung Gaming Hub" for select 2022 TV models under its brand. Powered by its Tizen operating system, the Hub is a new game streaming platform that brings together the best of NVIDIA GeForce NOW, … [Read more...] about Samsung Gaming Hub will bring Stadia, GeForce NOW, and more together under one roof
GeForce NOW membership doubles in price, Founders grandfathered into starting cost
Since its launch, GeForce NOW has offered two tiers of membership. The first one was completely free and kept players waiting exorbitant amounts of time to get into a game session, limited the quality of their stream, and capped off session length at one hour at a time. The second was called … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW membership doubles in price, Founders grandfathered into starting cost
Nvidia GeForce Now has streamed over 175 million hours of gameplay in its first year
It's officially been one whole year since Nvidia launched its GeForce Now service, and in a new blog post, it's detailed its achievements in that time. One of the most striking takeaways was that they have streamed over 175 million hours of gameplay to users - that's unreal! Not only that, but … [Read more...] about Nvidia GeForce Now has streamed over 175 million hours of gameplay in its first year
Nvidia GeForce NOW finally works through the Chrome browser on Windows and macOS devices
You've been able to spoof the Chrome browser on Windows and macOS into believing it was running on a Chromebook using a User Agent-Switcher extension for months now, thus allowing you to play Nvidia's GeForce NOW without downloading its official client. As of today though, you can now load up the … [Read more...] about Nvidia GeForce NOW finally works through the Chrome browser on Windows and macOS devices
LG’s new TVs will natively offer Stadia and GeForce Now, but not until later this year
As a part of CES, LG has announced that several of its TVs - namely its 2021 lineup of NanoCell, OLED, and QNED devices which launch in the spring - will natively support Google Stadia and GeForce NOW for gaming, but not right away. As much as I love Stadia, it looks like they'll be late to their … [Read more...] about LG’s new TVs will natively offer Stadia and GeForce Now, but not until later this year
NVIDIA GeForce NOW shows explosive growth for cloud-based gaming in 2020
We've talked quite a bit about GeForce NOW in the last year and for good reason: it is a fantastic game streaming service that works well across a ton of platforms. Back in February, they launched out of Beta and brought their Chrome OS solution in August, allowing users to stream their game … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GeForce NOW shows explosive growth for cloud-based gaming in 2020
