Nvidia GeForce Now review (in-depth): Great cloud gaming on a budget
Nvidia's GeForce Now is a cloud gaming service that offers access to games rendered on Nvidia's cloud hardware. It's not perfect, but it is affordable.
Nvidia GeForce Now hits 1 million players, but Bethesda games also taken down
Nvidia's GeForce Now has reached the milestone of over 1 million players, but Bethesda joined Activision Blizzard in taking down their games from the service.
Activision Blizzard games taken down from Nvidia GeForce Now streaming service
Activision Blizzard titles, including several Call of Duty games, were suddenly removed from Nvidia's GeForce Now service due to "a simple misunderstanding."
Project xCloud vs. Nvidia GeForce Now: Here’s how they compare
Game streaming services are going to be all the rage over the next few years. Two of the biggest are Nvidia GeForce Now and Project xCloud. Here is what you need to know about the services and how they operate. Using this information, you can pick which one is right for you.
Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming is $5 a month with ray tracing and 1,000+ games
Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service is finally coming out of beta. It debuts with a competitive $4.99 paid tier, a free tier with session lengths of up to one hour, and support for over 1,000 games. You can sign up and gain access to GeForce Now immediately.
Facebook might take on Google Stadia thanks to its recent acquisition
Facebook announced that it is increasing its video game portfolio with the acquisition of PlayGiga, a cloud gaming company. The report first broke after Spanish business newspaper Cinco Dias reported that Facebook purchased the European-based startup company for $78 million.
Valve appears to be working on its own Google Stadia cloud-gaming competitor
A Valve code shows off hints of what could be a Steam Cloud Gaming platform in the works. It may help Valve compete with Google Stadia and other inbound platforms. A move by Valve to introduce Steam Cloud Gaming makes perfect sense, and it's almost a surprise to see it showing up this late.
Here is what we know about EA’s streaming service Project Atlas
Electronic Arts is currently conducting closed tests for its Project Atlas game-streaming service. Here is everything we know about Project Atlas so far, including its features compared to xCloud and Stadia. Four older games are available to play during the technical test, which is being held on PC only.
Nvidia GeForce Now vs. Shadow: Which streaming service is right for you?
Nvidia GeForce Now and Shadow came out of the gate early in the race to conquer cloud gaming. GeForce Now is currently in beta, while Shadow is already available in most states across the country. To help you decide which streaming service is right for you, we've compared the two services.
Google Stadia pre-orders don’t guarantee you’ll get to play on release day
Google Stadia early adopters who pre-ordered the game's Founder's Edition or Premiere Edition could be waiting up to two extra weeks beyond the November 19 launch date before they can play. The Founder's Edition also includes a Buddy Pass for a friend to play, and is completely sold out already.
Google Stadia shooting for negative latency by predicting players’ moves
Google Stadia is planning to solve the latency problem of cloud gaming by using artificial intelligence to predict players' moves and pre-render the next frames. According to VP of engineering Madj Bakar, negative latency will help Stadia become faster and more responsive than consoles and PCs.
Cloud gaming vs. console gaming: The pros and cons of each
The increasing power of the cloud has led to cloud gaming services, which don't require a traditional console. But when it comes to cloud gaming vs. console gaming, which should you choose? We've listed the pros and cons of both to help you decide how to enjoy your favorite video games.
More games for Stadia? Google quietly launches Cloud Game Servers alpha test
Google has begun private testing for its Google Cloud Game Servers system, which promise easier dedicated server implementation in your game. You can sign up now on the official website. The move comes just a few months before the launch of Google Stadia, a cloud game streaming service.
Nvidia GeForce Now: Price, beta, features, and more
Nvidia was one of the early adopters of modern game streaming technology with its GeForce Now service. Currently in beta, Nvidia GeForce Now lets PC, Mac, and Nvidia Shield users stream games without needing high-powered local hardware. Here's everything you need to know about GeForce Now.
Microsoft’s cloud gaming platform xCloud is built using Xbox One S hardware
Project Xcloud was revealed at E3 2019 and Microsoft used a video interview with publication as an opportunity to reveal more specifics about it. They started by using the Xbox One S as the template for it and the data center racks are made up of the equivalent of eight of those consoles.
Microsoft’s controller prototype presents Switch-inspired mobile gaming input
Project Xcloud is Microsoft’s answer to the Google Stadia cloud gaming platform, and part of that challenge will be providing home gaming experiences on tablets and smartphones. Microsoft seems to be taking a page out of Nintendo’s book with Switch-inspired prototype gamepads.
Nintendo believes in cloud gaming, but thinks consoles will stick around
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa believes that cloud gaming, which allows games to be run on powerful remote servers and then streamed to devices, has a place in the future of the industry. However, that does not mean that the technology will replace consoles, according to Nintendo Director Shigeru Miyamoto.
No public beta for Stadia could make Founder’s Bundle buyers the guinea pigs
There are a lot of questions about how Google Stadia is going to perform on the many different internet connections but Google won’t be making an effort to get that answered before launch. The company won’t be hosting a beta test for prospective consumers before the fall 2019 release.
You get to keep your Google Stadia games, even if the publishers pull support
There are still many questions about what happens to your purchased Google Stadia games if they are no longer supported. According to chief Phil Harrison, if a publisher or developer decides to remove a game from Stadia, your game and your save data will still be accessible.
Xbox head confirms one version of Project Scarlett in development
Old statements from Microsoft execs have people wondering if multiple versions of the next Xbox console are in the works. Xbox head Phil Spencer confirmed in an interview that, in fact, only one Project Scarlett is being developed for the next generation of home console gaming.
EA confirms it’s still considering its own game streaming platform
Google Stadia's launch titles featuring a lot of heavy-hitters across the industry but none from EA, yet. EA exec Mike Blank says that the company is still weighing the option of releasing its own cloud gaming platform and sees a space for complementary and competing services.
Google’s Stadia is about to unleash a wave of terrible cloud gaming consoles
Google's Stadia will bring 4K HDR gaming to any device that can run Google Chrome and output video at that quality. That could be awesome for gamers, but others will take notice. The ease of building a Stadia compatible device will open the floodgates for terrible cloud gaming consoles.
Nvidia rumored to be working on Google Stadia support for the Shield
A new version of the Nvidia Shield is in development but a specific report has surfaced claiming that a new version will be launching later in the year alongside and with support for Google Stadia. The Nvidia Shield TV supports the GeForce Now cloud gaming platform, which is a direct competitor to Stadia.
You can buy a Google Stadia controller now, but it won’t grant you access to play
The Google Stadia controller is now available for purchase separate from the founder's bundle, but that's not all you'll need to get playing in 2019. Grab this controller if you want to play your founder's pack with a friend or if a friend handed over one of the three-month buddy passes to you.
E3 2019: Microsoft’s hasty, brave Project xCloud demo can’t handle the pressure
Microsoft brought Project xCloud, its upcoming cloud gaming service, to E3 2019. I played Halo 5 and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrafice on a smartphone powered by an xCloud server hundreds of miles away. It worked, but it wasn't magic. here are first impressions of Project xCloud.
Bethesda’s Orion reveal points to an industrywide shift to cloud gaming
Sony and Microsoft have both revealed cloud gaming initiatives in response to Google Stadia and Bethesda is getting into the mix but not as competition. Bethesda revealed Orion, a collection of tech patents focused on improving cloud gaming no matter what platform is being used.
Google Stadia’s platform for everyone promise is already broken
Google Stadia, the upcoming cloud gaming service, pitches itself on accessibility. It's a platform for everyone, playable on any screen. Except that's not quite true. Stadia has many restrictions, terms, and conditions.
Playing Google Stadia in 2019 requires a bundle purchase, not just a controller
Google Stadia's launch games have been revealed but how will gamers access the cloud gaming platform? There are two ways to play Stadia: The free Base version and Pro, which requires a monthly subscription. Google also revealed a founder's pack for early adopters that are ready to pull the trigger.
Don’t get your hopes up. Here are 5 ways that Google Stadia could fail
Google's Stadia wants to revolutionize gaming, but achieving that goal won't be easy. There's numerous obstacles, any of which could cancel Stadia's plans for cloud gaming dominance. Here's 5 problems Stadia must avoid.
Google Stadia price reveal and game announcements coming this summer
The Google Stadia cloud gaming platform shook up the industry when it was revealed and the development team behind it has been rolling out technical details ever since. This summer, the team will be revealing games for the platform, the price, and will set the stage for launch later this year.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 won’t outperform Google’s Stadia. Does it matter?
Sony showed off a brief demo of the PlayStation 5's beefy new solid state drive during a recent investor call. It was impressive, but it's not enough to outrun Google's Stadia. The story isn't over for PlayStation, however - it does have other strengths.
Google’s Stadia plans to make launch woes a relic of gaming history
Launch problems have sunk numerous recent releases including Bioware's Anthem and Bethesda's Fallout 76. Google Stadia is positioning itself as the solution. It combines incredibly reliable Google Cloud servers with refreshingly simple dev tools. But will that sway the world's biggest game developers?
Verizon video game streaming service leaked, currently testing on Nvidia Shield
Verizon is currently testing a video game streaming service that is already running on the Nvidia Shield set-top box and will eventually launch on Android smartphones, according to The Verge. The platform, named Verizon Gaming, may be in development to take advantage of the looming 5G rollout.
Nvidia says you can supercharge GeForce Now game streaming with these routers
Gamers looking to jump into the world of Nivida's GeForce game streaming service may want to pay attention to a new list of routers officially recommended by the company. With a promise to bring new QoS settings to the scene, Nvidia hopes to decrease your latency and improve your overall experience.