Cloud Gaming

Why You Should Give Fortnite a Shot (Again)

It’s been a few years since the world lost its collective mind over the Fortnite craze, but the game has shown little signs of slowing down. If you haven’t tried the game before, or you put it down a while ago, now might be …

Tim Brookes Jan 26th

Chromebooks Have a New Way to Play Games

Corbin Davenport Jan 25th

You Can Turn a Stadia Controller Into a Bluetooth Gamepad

As of the time of writing, Google’s Stadia game streaming service is now officially dead. Whether you loved it or not, you can now repurpose any Stadia controller as a standard Bluetooth controller.

Arol Wright Jan 19th

NVIDIA GeForce NOW Just Got a Big Upgrade

NVIDIA GeForce NOW is one of the best cloud gaming services, offering a PC-like gaming experience on nearly any device. NVIDIA has started rolling out an update to dramatically boost game performance and quality….

Corbin Davenport Jan 19th

Razer’s New Handheld Looks Like a Switch and Runs Android

Razer is known for its gaming peripherals, which it has launched for desktop PCs, consoles, and even smartphones. Now, it’s doubling down on mobile gaming, and cloud gaming, with the new Razer Edge.

Arol Wright Oct 17th, 2022

Google Stadia Is Finally Shutting Down

Google was one of the very first companies to jump on the game streaming bandwagon with Stadia in 2019. But after its many woes, the company has finally come clean, and it’s killing Stadia for good.

Arol Wright Sep 29th, 2022

Logitech Just Launched a Cloud-First Steam Deck Competitor

The success of Valve’s Steam Deck has led other companies to chase similar formulas. And the latest one to try its luck with gaming handhelds is Logitech — except this one might not be the Steam Deck killer you’ve been awai…

Arol Wright Sep 22nd, 2022

15 Video Games to Try If You Don’t Play Games

Video games are more accessible and varied than ever, but it can be easy to dismiss the medium if you’re not already familiar with it. Whether you start with a few mobile games or take the plunge and purchase a console like t…

Tim Brookes Sep 4th, 2022

Play Destiny 2, Two Other Games Free for a Limited Time

There’s no better price than free, and for a few days, you can play Destiny 2 and The Elder Scrolls Online on PC and consoles without paying a cent. One more game is also available for free to Xbox players….

Corbin Davenport Aug 25th, 2022

5 Reasons to Choose Stadia Over Other Cloud Gaming Platforms

Interest in the cloud gaming space is heating up. As big brands like Xbox, NVIDIA, and Amazon all jockey for their place in the market, early trailblazer Google Stadia has steadily evolved since launching in late 2019. Here a…

Zach Laidlaw Aug 5th, 2022

‘Saints Row’ and 38 Games Confirmed for GeForce NOW in August

Today’s the first GFN Thursday of August, which means NVIDIA has unleashed a torrent of info on new games coming to GeForce NOW all month long. Titles include the reboot of Saints Row, toy-inspired shooter HYPERCHARGE: Unboxe…

Zach Laidlaw Aug 4th, 2022

Strategy Favorite ‘Command & Conquer’ Storms Onto GeForce NOW

This week’s big GeForce NOW release is for real-time strategy (RTS) fans. A remastered version of the mid-90’s classic Command & Conquer is making its first-ever cloud gaming debut, making it playable on Mac, iPad, PC, Ch…

Zach Laidlaw Jul 28th, 2022

Fortnite Players Can Get a Free Weapon Skin With GeForce NOW

Fortnite is one of the biggest games on the planet, and now you can get a special pickaxe skin simply by playing it on GeForce NOW. While you’re headed to the cloud, you can check out five new games and four Epic Games Store …

Zach Laidlaw Jul 21st, 2022

GeForce NOW Ushers in 6 New Games, Controller Sales, and More

There’s a lot to cover in this week’s GFN Thursday, so listen up. We’ve got details on new games coming to the service today, a full roster of titles that will be joining NVIDIA GeForce NOW next month, a great sale on SteelSe…

Zach Laidlaw Jun 30th, 2022

NVIDIA’s Cloud Game Streaming Comes to Samsung TVs

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA’s game streaming service, which has gained some popularity for its integration with Steam and other existing game libraries. Now you can play GeForce NOW somewhere else: your smart TV….

Corbin Davenport Jun 30th, 2022

Play ‘Genshin Impact’ on Mac and PC With GeForce NOW

Welcome to the first GFN Thursday of summer! This week, the long-awaited Genshin Impact finally makes its way to the rest of us on NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW, plus seven more games from Steam and the Epic Games Store are available …

Zach Laidlaw Jun 23rd, 2022

Why I Prefer Cloud Gaming Over a PC or Console

I’ve played more games in the cloud than on a dedicated PC or console since late 2019. During this time, I’ve traded in the common limitations of native gaming for an untethered, more versatile experience. These are the six r…

Zach Laidlaw Jun 17th, 2022

NVIDIA Announces ‘Genshin Impact’ (and More) for GeForce NOW

Happy GFN Thursday! It’s that time of the week where a swath of new games come to NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform, GeForce NOW. In this edition, a long-awaited RPG that’s been in a limited beta since January finally gets a pub…

Zach Laidlaw Jun 16th, 2022

Google Stadia Is Dead, Long Live Google Stadia

Google’s game streaming service, Stadia, is a technically-impressive platform that has been plagued with countless management and publishing issues. Now that Google has shifted its business to serving other game platforms, an…

Corbin Davenport Jun 13th, 2022

‘Mass Effect’, ‘It Takes Two’, and More Come to GeForce NOW Today

Every Thursday, NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW gets a fresh batch of games you can purchase from your favorite PC game stores and play on your existing devices through the cloud. This week, EA is adding two critically acclaimed titles…

Zach Laidlaw Jun 9th, 2022

Here’s Why GeForce NOW Is the Best Cloud Gaming Service

Cloud gaming platforms have surged over the last several years, bringing out contenders like Xbox Cloud Gaming, Google Stadia, and Amazon Luna. But one of them reigns above the rest. Here are five reasons why NVIDIA’s GeForce…

Zach Laidlaw Jun 1st, 2022

Fortnite Returns to iPhone and iPad With Xbox Cloud Gaming

The popular online game Fortnite has been missing from iPhone and iPad ever since August 2020, when Apple removed it from the App Store over in-app purchase violations. Now the game is once again available for free on iOS dev…

Corbin Davenport May 5th, 2022

Mouse and Keyboard Coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming

Cloud gaming keeps growing, and Microsoft is one of the leaders in the space. The company is looking to appeal to hardcore gamers by adding support for mouse and keyboard to its cloud gaming service, though it isn’t clear exa…

Dave LeClair Mar 4th, 2022

Amazon Luna: Your Prime Membership Now Has Game Streaming

Amazon Luna, the cloud-based video game streaming service, has officially launched to everyone in the United States. Not only that, but Amazon is adding free games to the service for Prime members, which is yet another reason…

Dave LeClair Mar 1st, 2022

Google’s Plan to Save Stadia Involves a Peloton Partnership

Google wants to keep Stadia alive, even if it’s in non-traditional ways. The company is working on partnerships, including bringing Stadia experiences to the exercise world through a deal with Peloton….

Dave LeClair Feb 4th, 2022

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