I don't believe I'm even close to having my fill of Vikings, so to see Jotun come to Stadia was a pleasant surprise. Yes, it's pronounced (Yo-tuhn). I've owned it on my Switch and PS4 for quite some time now, but have yet to play through much of it. Why, you may ask? Well, it all comes down to … [Read more...] about More Vikings Come Ashore as Jotun: Valhalla Edition Lands on Stadia
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Welcome to Gaming Unboxed! Here’s How You Can Win a Custom Chromebox
Welcome to Gaming Unboxed where we have a passion for the mobile gaming industry! We want to give you the latest news surrounding games for Android, iOS, Stadia, Nintendo Switch and more! You’ll be able to find out about the latest upcoming titles, new releases, deals and even hands-on reviews for … [Read more...] about Welcome to Gaming Unboxed! Here’s How You Can Win a Custom Chromebox
Grab This Chaotic Metroidvania Sundered: Eldritch Edition on Stadia Now
Sundered is a hand drawn metroidvania that I can only describe as the Dark Souls of games like Gris or Child of Light. It features beautiful environments, great voice overs, collectibles like corrupted treasures and plenty of other mystery and intrigue. The marketing slogan for the game is 'Resist … [Read more...] about Grab This Chaotic Metroidvania Sundered: Eldritch Edition on Stadia Now
Why I’m beyond excited for PGA Tour 2K21 on Stadia
Here's the thing: about 15 years ago me and some of my friends (Gabriel is included, here) spent far too much time getting ridiculously good at Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf on the Nintendo GameCube. I can vividly remember shooting in the high 50's on a regular basis, surrounded by snacks and watching … [Read more...] about Why I’m beyond excited for PGA Tour 2K21 on Stadia
DEAL ALERT: Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Titan Quest, Her Story and More on Sale on Google Play
Welcome to our first Google Play Store sale! These are games you can play on your Android phone or Chromebook. Let's not waste any time getting to the games. Our favorites this week include Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Titan Quest and Her Story. There are other great deals below, so be sure to … [Read more...] about DEAL ALERT: Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Titan Quest, Her Story and More on Sale on Google Play
Check out our new site Gaming Unboxed and win a custom Chromebox [VIDEO]
If you happen to listen to The Chrome Cast, you're already privy to the new project that we've been quietly working on for a few weeks now. If you weren't aware that we have a podcast, that's okay, you are now. Every Friday, we dive deeper into the week's news and spend a couple of hours rambling … [Read more...] about Check out our new site Gaming Unboxed and win a custom Chromebox [VIDEO]
End-to-end encryption for Google Messages is coming, but it still needs one more thing to take on iMessage
If you haven't heard already, Google is paving the way for end-to-end encryption for Google Messages. This is a big move as one of the big gripes with RCS versus Apple's iMessage or WhatsApp is the fact that it doesn't have end-to-end encryption. By getting this in place, Google takes away a huge … [Read more...] about End-to-end encryption for Google Messages is coming, but it still needs one more thing to take on iMessage
Lenovo’s USI Pen passes through FCC
As the name implies, the Universal Stylus Initiative, or USI, is looking to make PC pen tech more "universal". Our first experience the HP's USI stylus that works with Chromebooks equipped with USI tech in the digitizer was, well, less-than-favorable. Because our pen was an early pre-production … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s USI Pen passes through FCC
Deal Alert: Braveland Pirate, Rogue Hearts, Icewind Dale and More on Sale in the App Store
Welcome to our first App Store sale! Let's keep it short so you can get to the games, shall we? This week, we've rounded up a handful of interesting games for you to play on your iPhone or iPad. A few of our favorite games this week include Aralon: Sword and Shadow, Rogue Hearts, Braveland Pirate … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Braveland Pirate, Rogue Hearts, Icewind Dale and More on Sale in the App Store
With Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
Let's get this out of the way: I'm no artist. At least not with a pencil, pen, chalk, or a brush in my hand. I'd love to be and I spent a good deal of time re-sketching comic book frames of Batman when I was younger, but my drawing/painting abilities on my own have always been limited. I'm just … [Read more...] about With Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
OPINION: Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Sums Up How I Feel About the Franchise
This Happens When? I have a love-hate relationship with Kingdom Hearts and I never thought that I would be writing a post that isn't in favor of the series. The original captivated me with characters and stories that I became obsessed with, but the controls were terrible. The second game had … [Read more...] about OPINION: Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Sums Up How I Feel About the Franchise
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook now available for order in some European markets
Though our launch of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet has already happened here in the US, we've long known that this tablet was slated for availability across the world in many markets. Don't worry, our review will be out very soon and I can already tell you that at this price point, there's a ton to … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook now available for order in some European markets
