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The premise is simple. Instead of buying a console and a disc, you can stream a game to any display you own, a bit like Netflix.

The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld sits on a stack of comics.

I was wrong about cloud gaming. One small setup change showed me the light

I wasn't a believer in cloud gaming when I tried it before, but a tweak to my router has turned me into a convert.
Playing games with GeForce Now on a laptop.

Nvidia just made GeForce Now so much better

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Apple eases App Store restrictions to allow game-streaming apps

The key art from when Microsoft finally acquired Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard: What does that mean for you?

The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld sits on a stack of comics.

Xbox has no plans to make its own handheld system, per leaked documents

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You don’t need an Xbox Series X to play Starfield. Here’s how

A PlayStation Portal boots up.

PlayStation Portal misunderstands remote play and cloud gaming’s appeal

Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Service Enters Beta This Week

Microsoft gives Activision Blizzard cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft

Call of Duty Warzone screenshot of 3 characters walking towards the camera.

FTC v. Microsoft: 5 surprising revelations from the court hearing that you need to know

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PC Game Pass will leverage GeForce Now in the coming months

A table holding a DualSense controller, a DualSense Backbone, a regular Backbone, and an Xbox Series X controller.

I ditched my consoles and went to cloud gaming for a week – here’s how it went

Key art showing multiple devices playing games via the cloud.

Why cloud gaming is the linchpin in Microsoft’s troubled Activision Blizzard acqusition

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Microsoft pledges to bring Xbox PC games to Nvidia GeForce Now

Microsoft has pledged to bring Call of Duty and its other first-party games to Nvidia GeForce Now.
A Nintendo Switch connected to the internet.

The best game-streaming services for 2023

Game streaming is still in its infancy but is evolving quickly as technology progresses. This list features the best game-streaming services to try in 2023.
Cuphead running on a phone via GeForce Now.

GeForce Now Ultimate is a winner, even halfway across the country

Nvidia gave us early access to the upcoming GeForce Now Ultimate tier, and we pushed the service to its absolute limits to see how good it is.
Razer's Edge 5G gaming device sitting on a table.

CES 2023: Razer Edge 5G is an impressive (and misguided) gaming handheld

We went hands-on with the Razer Edge at CES 2023, and found that it's an in impressive 5G cloud gaming handheld that still feels redundant.
Playing games with GeForce Now on a laptop.

GeForce Now upgrades to RTX 4080 for 4K 240Hz cloud gaming

Nvidia GeForce Now has just received a major upgrade -- you can soon try out cloud gaming on an RTX 4080.
Rumbleverse streams via the cloud in the back of a car.

CES 2023: Nvidia GeForce Now is coming to internet-enabled cars

You'll soon be able to stream and play Nvidia GeForce now games like Rocket League in select, internet-enabled cars.
Nvidia's Jeff Fisher presenting its CES 2023 keynote.

Nvidia at CES 2023: RTX 4090 mobile, 4070 Ti, GeForce Now updates

Nvidia's CES 2023 presentation is over, and the company had a slate of exciting announcements. Here's everything Nvidia announced at the show.
Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

4 video game news stories that shaped the industry’s future in 2022

2022 turned out to be a pivotal year for the gaming industry thanks to a blockbuster acquisition, unionization efforts, and more.
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Service Enters Beta This Week

You can now launch Game Pass, Luna titles through Google Search

Google may have killed Stadia, but it's staying in the cloud arena by letting players launch games like Halo Infinite via Google Search.
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The most innovative gaming tech of 2022

There may not have been any big home console launches in 2022, but this year has been pivotal for for the future of gaming hardware.
A Samsung TV shows the Xbox Game Pass app that comes in the Samsung Gaming Hub.

Your 2021 Samsung TV may get Xbox Game Pass and more game apps next week

If you have a 2021 Samsung smart TV, you may be able to stream Xbox Game Pass on it and more cloud services next week.
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Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: a Chromebook for gaming?

Google has partnered with companies such as Acer, Asus, and Lenovo to create the world’s first ChromeOS-powered cloud gaming laptops.
The Razer Edge floats in a digital computer backdrop.

Razer Edge is a 5G gaming handheld with a seriously impressive screen

The Razer Edge is a dedicated cloud and mobile gaming handheld with a 144Hz display and advanced haptic feedback.
Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld in use

Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld review: For enthusiasts only

The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld is the first device of its kind, but it doesn't prove that dedicated cloud gaming handhelds are necessary.
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This Google Stadia exclusive is trapped on the service due to port ‘complexity’

Splash Damage has no plans to port Google Stadia exclusive Outcasters to other platforms after the service shuts down in January.
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Xbox Game Pass now runs on more PCs and Surface devices

Microsoft continues its expansion of the Xbox Game Pass by updating the Xbox app to run natively on Arms-powered PCs and devices, like the new Surface Pro 9.
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Xbox Game Pass’ cloud service is coming to the Meta Quest 2 and Pro

Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the Meta Quest, allowing subscribers to play Xbox Game Pass games on Meta's VR headsets.
Three gaming Chromebooks with games on them.

Gaming Chromebooks with up to 144Hz panels have arrived, but they’re not what you think

Acer, Asus, and Lenovo have each announced cloud-gaming Chromebooks with displays up to 144Hz.
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A Plague Tale: Requiem heading to GeForce Now with ray tracing

A Plague Tale: Requiem is coming to GeForce Now on launch day, complete with ray tracing for RTX 3080 and Priority members.
Google Stadia controller.

Google Stadia’s dedicated community faces heartbreak amid service closure

For Google Stadia's most dedicated users, the cloud service's closure is a heartbreaking loss for a small community.
Google Stadia controller.

Google Stadia shutting down in January and users are getting full refunds

Google announced that Stadia is going offline on January 18, 2023, and users who bought in can get refunds on Google Store purchases.
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Razer’s 5G-enabled handheld gaming system is getting a public release

Razer, Verizon, and Qualcomm teased the world's first 5G video game handheld: the Razer Edge 5G.

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