Nvidia RTX graphics Chromebooks are likely coming, but don’t cut that online gaming cord just yet. Here’s why.
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Here’s how Nvidia’s GeForce Now speeds up Fortnite on Chromebooks
With new Epic account linking and pre-loading, GeForce Now speeds up Fortnite on Chromebooks. Here’s how to link up and get in the game quicker.
Another great Chromebook perk available: 3 months of free Nvidia GeForce Now gaming
Want to dip your toe into the PC game streaming waters for free? Chromebook owners in the U.S. can get a 3 month trial to Nvidia’s GeForce Now game service, which includes your Steam gaming library.
As Chromebook gaming time nearly triples, Google highlights titles and services
Couldn’t snag an RTX 3080 before they sold out today? Google says don’t worry, there are new ways to find games for Chromebooks on the Play Store and great “works with Chromebook” controllers available.
Steam game sync on GeForce Now for Chromebooks may make it a better option than Stadia
Nvidia added a new feature to GeForce Now gaming for Chromebooks that may push me away from Stadia. I can play all of my previously purchased game titles from Steam thanks to Game Sync.
Move over Stadia, Nvidia’s GeForce NOW brings PC gaming to Chromebooks too
Nvidia’s GeForce NOW launches on Chromebooks today in beta, rivaling Google Stadia for gaming on the go. Which is the better deal? It may depend on where you buy your games and what you want to play.
Microsoft brings Minecraft Education Edition to Chromebooks for students
After Minecraft disappeared for Chromebooks in the Google Play Store back in June, many wondered what happened. Now we know: Microsoft has made the Minecraft Education Edition compatible with Chromebooks, but you’ll need an Office 365 student account to play it.
Fortnite arrives in the Google Play Store, but not for Chromebooks
Epic Games has finally put Fortnite in the Google Play Store. And there was much rejoicing! Well, unless you have a Chromebook, that is.
Look out Google Stadia: Nvidia GeForce NOW coming to Chromebooks
Surprise: Nvidia is bringing its GeForce NOW game streaming service to Chromebooks this year. Certain benefits could sway Chromebook gamers away from Google Stadia. Here’s why.
Google Stadia gaming on Chromebooks, other devices: November launch, pricing info
Google announced most of the important details of its Stadia game service and has a Stadia Founders Edition package available for pre-order. If you want to game on a Chromebook, this may be worth the price of admission
Video: Pixel Slate gaming demo in Steam, with GPU and without on Chrome OS 76
The Dev Channel of Chrome OS is now up to version 76, bringing a simple flag to enable GPU hardware acceleration in Linux. Here’s a video of Portal in Steam on the Pixel Slate, with and without GPU acceleration.
