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Read More »Recent Xbox cloud game listings were due to a bug, Microsoft claims
Earlier this week, fans spotted that many top-selling games on Xbox had their store pages updated to indicate cloud streaming support. Now, Microsoft is claiming that this was a bug, which has now been fixed. In response to reports, Microsoft told Eurogamer that the cloud streaming options advertised were a …
Read More »Microsoft will soon let you stream any Xbox game you own via xCloud
Back in June, Microsoft announced a number of improvements coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming, including new low-latency tech and support for a broader range of games. Recent updates to Xbox Store pages indicate that soon Microsoft will allow you to stream any game you own via xCloud. Currently, Xbox Cloud …
Read More »Saints Row is one of 38 games coming to GeForce Now this month
It's shaping up to be a big month for GeForce Now, with Nvidia announcing plans to add 38 games to the service over August, including big new releases like Saints Row. There are 13 games joining GeForce Now today, including new releases like Camp Canyonwood and Turbo Gold Racing. Later …
Read More »Asus kicks off £10,000 ROG Pantheon competition
If you happen to be a streamer looking to make a name for yourself and take the next step towards being a professional, then Asus might be able to help you out. This month, Asus is running the ROG Pantheon, a showdown inviting streamers to enter to win new hardware, …
Read More »Google denies claim that it is shutting down Stadia
In recent days, a rumour has been circulating, claiming that Google is planning to shut down its cloud gaming service, Stadia, by the end of the year. The rumour quickly spread and was largely being accepted as fact. However, Google has since responded, insisting that Stadia is sticking around. The …
Read More »Netflix rebounds after ‘only’ losing 1 million subscribers in Q2
Despite the success of Stranger Things Season 4, there has been a lingering nervousness around Netflix's Q2 earnings report. In Q1, the streaming giant lost subscribers for the first time in a decade, putting an end to the non-stop growth Netflix had previously enjoyed. Over last quarter, Netflix did lost almost a million subscribers worldwide, which is actually much less than initially forecast.
Read More »Nvidia and Corsair team up to bring Nvidia Broadcast features to iCUE and Elgato software
Nvidia impressed us all with its Broadcast software a few years ago, enabling RTX GPU owners to use some of their GPU power to enhance your microphone and webcam for streams or just normal video calls. Now, key features from the Nvidia Broadcast software will be integrated with Corsair's iCUE …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Arma Reforger and more this week
Last week was a big one for GeForce Now, with the service heading to Samsung TVs. This week is a little quieter, with just four games joining the library this week, headlined by Arma Reforger. There will be 13 games in total joining GeForce Now this month. This week, four …
Read More »Nvidia’s GeForce Now will be available on Samsung TVs through new Gaming Hub app
Nvidia is wrapping up its weekly GeForce Now library updates for the month today with six new games joining the library. While new games are usually the highlight of these updates, this week there is significantly more to share, as GeForce Now is joining the Samsung Gaming Hub, and Shield …
Read More »NZXT unveils Signal 4K30 and HD60 capture cards for livestreaming
NZXT is revamping its streaming hardware efforts this summer with the launch of two new external capture cards. The new Signal 4K30 and Signal HD60 cards are compatible with any HDMI device, so you capture footage from a console or PC for streaming or gaming videos. The NZXT Signal capture …
Read More »Genshin Impact and seven other games join GeForce Now this week
A couple of weeks ago, Nvidia announced plans to bring 25 games to GeForce Now in June, but it turns out the company also had some surprises up its sleeve. This week, Genshin Impact officially joins GeForce Now, following its surprise announcement last week. There are seven other titles joining …
Read More »Microsoft bringing major latency improvements, mouse & keyboard support to xCloud
Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available across a pretty huge range of devices, from iOS and Android, to PCs, Xbox consoles and even Samsung TVs. As the service continues to gain momentum, Microsoft is looking to make new upgrades. At this point, xCloud servers have already been upgraded with Xbox …
Read More »The Quarry and High On Life were originally going to be Stadia exclusives
We know that Google had a number of unannounced games lined up for Stadia before pulling the plug on game development operations. Two of Stadia's biggest planned titles have been making headlines recently. As it turns out, Supermassive's latest thriller, The Quarry, was originally intended to be a Stadia game, …
Read More »BioWare teams up with Netflix for Dragon Age animated series
We've recently heard that EA is looking to bring Mass Effect to the small screen with a TV series produced by Amazon. As it turns out, EA had another show in the works, a Dragon Age animated series, which will be releasing on Netflix later this year. Dragon Age: Absolution …
Read More »Xbox Cloud Gaming is heading to Samsung TVs this month
Microsoft has been talking about bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to TVs for quite some time, and this year, the company will finally begin the rollout. To start off with, Microsoft is partnering with Samsung to allow Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream games directly to Samsung's 2022 Smart TVs …
Read More »Microsoft confirms Xbox ‘Keystone’ streaming device in development
A few weeks ago, we learned about Microsoft's ‘Xbox Everywhere' initiative, which will see the company making a bigger push for cloud streaming and broadening device support. Part of this initiative is a low-cost streaming device, something that Microsoft has now officially confirmed. Previously, we have seen code references to …
Read More »Six new releases head to GeForce Now this week
Last week's GeForce Now update saw five titles joining the library. As it turns out, Nvidia had a few surprises up its sleeve for this week. While we were only expecting roughly four new games, Nvidia has announced ten titles joining GeForce Now this week to cap off the month. …
Read More »GeForce Now adds touch control interface for Fortnite on mobile
A couple of weeks ago, Fortnite came to Xbox Game Pass, complete with touch controls for the cloud streaming version of the game, enabling full mobile play on unsupported devices, like the iPhone. Now, GeForce Now is also adding a touch control interface for Fortnite, so you can play the …
Read More »Microsoft to make big push for ‘Xbox Everywhere’ this year with xCloud at the centre
Microsoft is making headlines this week after bringing Fortnite to Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing Fortnite to be played on an iPhone or iPad once again, complete with controller and touch-control support. As it turns out, this is part of a bigger play from Microsoft, as the company kicks off its …
Read More »Google redesigns Stadia’s storefront
Google’s game streaming service, Stadia, launched back in late 2019 with a solid enough gameplay experience backed by an unfortunately subpar storefront, lacking many of the most basic functionalities expected. Over time, Google has slowly improved Stadia, with the latest update overhauling the store’s design. As reported by 9to5Google, the …
Read More »Twitch is planning a major partnership program shake up
It has been a while since Twitch last shook up its partnership program by introducing a new affiliate tier. Now according to new reports, Twitch is considering an even bigger shift for its partnership program, which could change the current revenue split to 50-50, incentivise more advertising breaks during streams …
Read More »Netflix announces account sharing crackdown, claims 100M households aren’t paying
This year, Netflix has been raising its prices again across the world, with the most recent price hikes hitting Europe. Now, Netflix will be looking to charge some users extra, as the streaming giant has begun cracking down on account sharing, claiming that as many as 100 million households aren't …
Read More »Stadia adds a number of free game trials
Google has struggled to maintain a healthy user base for its Stadia game streaming service. One of the service’s most useful elements are the free trials offered on a regular basis. Google has now added three more free trials, bringing the total up to nine. Originally pitched as a replacement …
Read More »Netflix prices are on the rise again
Netflix has been known to increase its subscription prices every few years. Recently, prices rose in the US and in May, prices will also be going up in the UK and other countries. Netflix has begun sending out emails to subscribers, warning them of the upcoming price increase for each …
Read More »GeForce Now gets Weird West, Midnight Ghost Hunt and more this week
While last week's GeForce Now update was pretty low-key, this week, the streaming service is adding a few headlining titles. Not only is Weird West launching on day-one, but titles like Midnight Ghost Hunt, ELEX II and Martha is Dead are also on the way. There are seven new games …
Read More »Sony announces PlayStation Plus revamp, introduces ‘extra’ and ‘premium’ tiers
We've been hearing about Sony's plan to revamp its PlayStation Plus subscription for months now, with various leaks revealing details well ahead of time. Today, Sony officially confirmed Project Spartacus by introducing two new PS+ tiers. Earlier this week, a set of slides began doing the rounds on social media, …
Read More »Win a Streamplify full streaming hardware bundle this month! (closed)
It’s 2022 and live streaming is bigger than ever. If you've been looking to start up your own stream, then we are here to help you out. This month, we have teamed up with Streamplify to give away a complete streaming bundle, including a new webcam, green screen, ring lights and a microphone...
Read More »Netflix’s live-action Resident Evil series arrives in July
We’ve all seen the Resident Evil live-action movies but back in 2020, Capcom and Netflix teamed up for something new – a live action Resident Evil series. The eight-episode first season has been in the works for some time and is now heading towards a July debut. As revealed by …
Read More »Nvidia will add 21 games to GeForce Now this month, including ELEX II and Shadow Warrior 3
Nvidia has revealed the full list of titles coming to GeForce Now this month. Over the course of March, Nvidia will add 21 more games to its streaming service, including big releases like Shadow Warrior 3 and ELEX II. The first nine games are landing on GeForce Now this week, …
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