Microsoft brings an Xbox Cloud Gaming feature to Edge to improve visuals

Microsoft continues improving its signature browser, Edge, with new improvements. The latest updates include updates to gaming and productivity.

Monica J. White     November 30, 2021

LG adds Nvidia GeForce Now gaming to select 2021 smart TVs

LG is adding a native app to its newest WebOS-powered smart TVs that will give users access to the Nvidia GeForce Now streaming gaming platform.

Simon Cohen     November 18, 2021

Nvidia is intentionally capping frame rates on GeForce Now. What’s going on?

Nvidia GeForce Now members found that their games were not being streamed at the promised frame rate. Nvidia admits to intentionally capping fps in some games.

Monica J. White     November 15, 2021

Netflix fails to read the room in launching its new video game platform

Netflix's new video game platform seemingly hasn't learned much from other failed platform launches.

Jesse Lennox     November 3, 2021

GeForce Now RTX 3080 is the antidote to the GPU shortage I’ve been waiting for

GeForce Now has always been an alternative to buying an expensive graphics card, but the new RTX 3080 tier makes cloud gaming feel more natural than ever.

Jacob Roach     October 28, 2021

Samsung joins cloud gaming market with extremely specific service

Samsung's cloud gaming platform will only be available to Samsung Tizen Smart TV owners.

Otto Kratky     October 27, 2021

Nvidia’s new GeForce Now plan delivers 1440p 120Hz game streaming to any device

Nvidia's new GeForce Now plan can turn your aging Android phone, new MacBook Pro, and everything in between into a high-end gaming device.

Jacob Roach     October 21, 2021

Xbox Game Pass finally brings Outriders to PC today

Microsoft announced 11 new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October, some of which are available starting today.

Jess Reyes     October 19, 2021

Microsoft just low-key announced the first true ‘Netflix for games’

Some cloud gaming services have been hyped as Netflix for games but failed to deliver. Microsoft is different, and will bundle xCloud with Game Pass Ultimate.

Matthew S. Smith     September 28, 2021

Windows 10 users can now directly stream Xbox games to their PC

Windows 10 PCs will now allow you to stream console games directly onto the computer using the Xbox App.

Andrew Zucosky     September 14, 2021

What is cloud gaming?

Cloud gaming has a messaging problem, and we're here to solve it. Here's everything you need to know about cloud gaming, how it works, and if you should buy in.

Jacob Roach     September 2, 2021

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.

Steven Petite     September 2, 2021

Why Steam Deck doesn’t stack up to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on Android

The Steam Deck is a solution searching for a problem when the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 can give most gamers a better experience.

Ajay Kumar     July 27, 2021

Microsoft expands cloud gaming to Apple devices and Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft has announced that more people than ever will be able to experience Xbox Cloud Gaming across a variety of devices.

Emily Morrow     June 28, 2021

Amazon Luna launches 720p option to tackle high data demands

Amazon Luna is introducing a new 720p option based on early access fan feedback.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 14, 2021

Google Stadia vs. Shadow

Google Stadia and Shadow are two very different game-streaming services. Here, we've outlined the key differences between the two to help you make a decision.

Matthew S. Smith     March 20, 2021

Google Stadia vs. Nvidia GeForce Now

Stadia promises to change how we play games, but Nvidia's GeForce Now should have Google worried. Here, we pitted the cloud gaming services against one another.

Kevin Parrish     March 20, 2021

Google Stadia and GeForce Now cloud streaming services are coming to LG TVs

Two major cloud streaming services are coming to LG TVs later this year, signaling a healthy outlook for the technology's future.

Giovanni Colantonio     January 11, 2021

OtterBox’s new Xbox mobile gaming accessories signal a cloud gaming revolution

OtterBox has a new line of mobile gaming products designed around Microsoft's cloud gaming service.

Giovanni Colantonio     January 11, 2021

Microsoft’s cloud gaming service coming to iOS and PC in spring 2021

Microsoft's cloud gaming service will come to PC and iOS in spring 2021, as well as expand to new markets.

Giovanni Colantonio     December 9, 2020

Google’s Stadia turns a year old. What went right? What went wrong?

The transition to cloud streaming hasn’t been as smooth as some were expecting or hoping -- especially for Google Stadia.

Chris Morris     November 19, 2020

Everything to know about Amazon’s game streaming service Luna

Here's every detail on Amazon's Luna cloud streaming service, from how it works to how much it will cost and what games it has.

Tom Caswell     September 28, 2020

Every game coming to Amazon’s Luna at launch

Here are all the games Amazon's Luna game streaming service will have at launch. They are available with a Luna+ subscription.

Tom Caswell     September 25, 2020

Here’s what Amazon’s Luna means for you

Amazon's Luna gives players a new streaming option with perks impressive enough to compete with xCloud or Google Stadia.

Chris Morris     September 24, 2020

Apple files a patent for on-demand cloud gaming services

Apple recently filed a patent for an on-demand 5G cloud gaming service that could be similar in scope to Google Stadia, Xbox Game Pass, or PlayStation Now.

Jon Silman     August 17, 2020

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.

Matthew S. Smith     August 14, 2020

Apple says cloud gaming apps like Google Stadia violate iOS app store rules

Apple has confirmed that it doesn't allow cloud gaming services such as Google Stadia and Microsoft Project xCloud since they violate iOS guidelines.

Shubham Agarwal     August 7, 2020

Nvidia GeForce Now gains Ubisoft titles as Microsoft and Warner Bros. pull games

Publishers such as Xbox and Warner Bros. continue to pull games from Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service as the tech company forms official partnerships.

Tyler Treese     April 21, 2020

What is GeForce Now?

GeForce Now is a unique new streaming service, allowing users to play games that they already own on other storefronts and access a free version of the service.

Jon Bitner     April 1, 2020

Google Stadia review: The revolution isn’t now

Google Stadia is a cloud gaming platform that plays games remotely and beams them to your device through the Internet. Stadia delivers much of what it promised, including console-quality gaming on smartphones, but its success comes with plenty of caveats.

Matthew S. Smith     March 4, 2020

Games are leaving GeForce Now just as the cloud gaming service gets started

Nvidia's GeForce Now game-streaming service has lost another game: The Long Dark. It joins a growing list of titles removed after previously being available.

Gabe Gurwin     March 2, 2020

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.

Taylor Lyles     December 19, 2019

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.

Mark Knapp     November 6, 2019

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.

Gabe Gurwin     October 23, 2019