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

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.

Aaron Mamiit     October 12, 2019

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.

Gabe Gurwin     October 3, 2019

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.

Gabe Gurwin     July 31, 2019

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.

Steven Petite     July 26, 2019

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.

Charles Singletary Jr.     July 22, 2019

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.

Charles Singletary Jr.     July 13, 2019

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.

Aaron Mamiit     July 7, 2019

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.

Charles Singletary Jr.     June 28, 2019

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.

Charles Singletary Jr.     June 28, 2019

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.

Matthew S. Smith     June 21, 2019

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.

Charles Singletary Jr.     June 20, 2019

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.

Charles Singletary Jr.     June 20, 2019

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.

Matthew S. Smith     June 10, 2019