For years, Google's gaming efforts have felt a bit fragmented, spread across different apps, platforms, and services. This week, in a massive new announcement, Google has unveiled a suite of updates to the Play Store that aims to finally create a truly unified gaming experience; complete with a new … [Read more...] about ‘Play Games Sidekick’ brings a Gemini coach into your games in a massive Google Play update
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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
I finally installed Google Play Games Beta for PC, and it’s exactly what I thought it would be
I've actively avoided installing Google Play Games Beta for PC since it launched back in November as I felt the need to enable hardware virtualization was a frustrating barrier. For my Windows PC specifically, I had to enter my BIOS and enable it, but only after installing additional chipset … [Read more...] about I finally installed Google Play Games Beta for PC, and it’s exactly what I thought it would be
Google Play Games for PC gets an open beta, becomes less demanding, and more fun
Google announced back in March of this year that its Google Play Games service would be coming to Windows PCs, breaking mobile gaming free of, well, mobile devices and expanding it to more players, more devices, and more possibilities. In particular, mouse and keyboard support as well as support for … [Read more...] about Google Play Games for PC gets an open beta, becomes less demanding, and more fun
Why I canceled my Play Pass subscription and how Google can win me back
Back when Google Play Pass first launched, I was starry-eyed about the idea. One small price per year or per month for hundreds of apps and games. Normally, you'd have to spend cash on each and every one of those paid experiences, and you'd still get ads and in-app purchases shoved in your face. … [Read more...] about Why I canceled my Play Pass subscription and how Google can win me back
Google seeks to set up a $90 million fund so U.S. Play Store developers can keep working
Google has proposed to settle with a group of Play Store developers in the United States via the law firm Hagens Berman. It wants to establish a $90 million fund to help those who have earned two million dollars or less in annual revenue each year between 2016 and 2021 through the store receive an … [Read more...] about Google seeks to set up a $90 million fund so U.S. Play Store developers can keep working
How to set up and use Play Points, the Google Play Store’s free rewards program
You've probably at least heard of something called "Google Play Points", but what are they, and why do they matter? How do you set them up and more importantly, how do you even spend them, and on what? Today, I'm going to answer all of these questions for you so you can make the most of Google's … [Read more...] about How to set up and use Play Points, the Google Play Store’s free rewards program
Here’s how you can get a free three months extended trial of Google Play Pass
Have you tried Google's Play Pass gaming subscription service yet? It offers over 800 apps and games for just five bucks per month and is now available in 48 more countries. Honestly, I've enjoyed it thoroughly, and although it's not for everyone, having a wide variety of unique and interesting … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can get a free three months extended trial of Google Play Pass
You can now use your Play Points as a direct payment option in the Google Play Store
Google Play Points are a system that Google implemented back in 2019 into the Play Store for developers to increase awareness and interaction with their apps and games while giving users more ways to benefit from playing and using them. You can get in-app purchases among other things without … [Read more...] about You can now use your Play Points as a direct payment option in the Google Play Store
Google really wants big developers to get their titles running on Google Play Games for PC
During the Google For Games Developer Summit 2022 event today, Google announced several improvements and new tools for game developers who are interested in bringing their titles to larger displays. As you may already be aware, The Google Play Games for PC beta just began showing up for individuals … [Read more...] about Google really wants big developers to get their titles running on Google Play Games for PC
Google Play Games for PC beta goes live and gets shown off in video by early users (No gameplay)
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 … [Read more...] about Google Play Games for PC beta goes live and gets shown off in video by early users (No gameplay)
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google Play Games adds an option to make it easier to share devices but not account progress
