Cloud gaming

Technology firms have long dreamt of shifting gamers away from cumbersome consoles and physical purchases to subscriptions and virtual access -- essentially a Netflix for video games.However, on Wednesday the UK's antitrust regulator blocked Microsoft's purchase of Activision largely because it had the potential to kill competition in the still developing "cloud gaming" sector. - How does cloud gaming work? For decades, the console has been king. Sony's PlayStation, Microsoft's Xbox and various Nintendo units have…

While the Asus ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck battle is still ongoing, what a lot of proponents miss about these portable consoles is the price-to-hardware ratio. Nothing truly beats the Steam Deck’s price right now in terms of what it offers for portable performance and also for its sheer versatility. But one thing is certain, not everyone has over $500 to shell out for a new desktop or portable console alternative. If that sounds like you, then listen up, because Best Buy and Amazon are both offering a killer deal on a…

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard because of its potential negative impact on cloud gaming.  Since January 2022, Xbox parent company Microsoft has been trying to acquire Activision Blizzard, the video game publisher behind franchises like Call of Duty, Diablo, Warcraft, and Overwatch. The companies have run into lots of regulatory hurdles, though, especially from the CMA and FTC, the latter of which is currently suing Microsoft.…

The handheld console market is growing faster than Wario at an all-you-can-eat pasta buffet, but the major legacy console developers are unwilling to capitalize on it. Even the Nintendo Switch is getting a bit long in the tooth at this point, meaning we’re now seeing competition in the form of devices like the Steam Deck and the Razer Edge. Sony currently has a golden opportunity to make a statement in the gaming handheld market, if only it can follow through rather than “phone” it in. On Wednesday, Tom Henderson’s…

When we reviewed the Logitech G Cloud last month, we loved its design and seven-inch HD screen, but its limited processing power and $350 price tag had us wondering why anyone would ever choose it over the Steam Deck. Pricing is also one of the biggest issues reviewers have had with the $400 - $600 Razer Edge, but the Abxylute could be an alternative worth considering, as it arrives at over $100 cheaper than the other leading streaming handhelds.Like the Logitech G Cloud, the Abxylute (pronounced “absolute”) features a…

Image Source : AMAZON Amazon Luna Amazon Luna, a cloud gaming platform has been losing games lately, but now the company has been gaining the pace to be added to one of the world's most popular games, Fortnite, which has been developed by Epic Games. ALSO READ: ROAD TO VALOR: EMPIRES game- How to pre-register for a new Indian version?   As per the reports, an Amazon…

Photo: Andrew Liszewski | GizmodoThe Logitech G Cloud is one of the first handhelds specifically designed to play AAA games by streaming them from the cloud, or from a nearby console. Because of that, it doesn’t need AAA specs itself. Instead, it’s put that budget into being one of the most comfortable big screen portables I’ve ever used, with a long battery life when cloud gaming. But while game streaming is still in its infancy, a $350 handheld that can’t play much else is a tough sell when Valve’s $399 Steam Deck is…

Nvidia GeForce Now’s Ultimate tier is the best way to put that Bluetooth controller to use gathering dust on your desk. Photo: Florence Ion / GizmodoIt’s neat that my 2021 Dell XPS 15, with its mobile RTX 3050 Nvidia graphics card, now runs Cyberpunk 2077 on max settingslike it’s installed locally. It’s running off servers exclusive to Nvidia’s GeForce Now Ultimate, launching this week in select regions.The Ultimate membership level is the new top-tier subscription level for folks interested in Nvidia’s cloud gaming…

Goodbye, Stadia. Photo: Florence Ion / GizmodoNow is an appropriate time to but out your trumpet for the long-awaited demise of Google’s cloud-gaming service, Stadia. The shuttered service’s website makes it clear: Stadia officially shut down on Jan. 18, 2023. Granted, we all knew it was coming. It’s been about three months since we learned Google was planning to shut things down. Stadia didn’t perform relative to other cloud gaming services, nor did it have the backing of its parent company the way Microsoft is pushing…

French video game company Ubisoft is rolling out PC copies of games to players who purchased games on Google's cloud gaming service Stadia.Instead of using codes, the company's 'Ubisoft Connect' service will automatically complete the transfer, reports 9To5Google.Players need to link their Ubisoft and Google Stadia accounts in order to complete the transfer, which can be done through "Ubisoft account settings."Read AlsoFor now, the games are only playable on PC, but other cloud services, such as "GeForce Now" and…