2+ hour, 26+ min ago (712+ words) The email landed like a gut punch for the few brave souls who'd been running Elden Ring on a $299 Chromebook: "Steam for ChromeOS Beta will end on January 1, 2026." Four years of tinkering, of squeezing AAA games onto underpowered laptops, of pretending a trackpad could replace a mouse " gone. Just like that. But here's the thing: Google didn't pull the plug because they hate fun. They did it because Steam on Chromebooks was always a bad joke, a half-baked experiment that only worked if you enjoyed watching games stutter like a nervous public speaker. The real story isn't that gaming on ChromeOS is dying. It's that Google's finally admitting what we all knew: local gaming on these machines was doomed from the start. And honestly? That might be the best thing that ever happened to Chromebook gamers. Let's not sugarcoat it…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago (376+ words) What is GeForce Now Fast Pass? The GeForce Now Fast Pass is a new cloud gaming service that allows Chromebook users to stream over 2,000 games directly from their existing PC game libraries. This innovative service is included for free with the purchase of a new Chromebook, granting gamers a year's membership. Unlike the standard free plan, the Fast Pass boasts several advantages: While the Fast Pass offers several enhancements, it is important to note some limitations that users should be aware of. Fast Pass users are restricted to a maximum of 10 hours of cloud gaming each month. However, if users do not utilize all their hours, up to five can roll over to the next month. This feature provides flexibility for those who may not game regularly. The Impact on Chromebook Sales and Gaming Culture The inclusion of a year's…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago (218+ words) Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes: 'When it comes to fighting demons in a school setting there are a few certain franchises that come to mind. Developer Necrosoft Games hasn't been shy about making nods to these games when it came to advertising Demonschool over the course of its time in development and for good reason, it takes plenty of inspiration from many parts of these familiar games but goes its own route in terms of combat, exploration, and even time management in what makes for an interesting indie RPG, albeit one that tries a bit too hard to be unique and falters a bit as a result.' Demonschool is an occult-punk adventure with a vibrant cast of characters and punchy, turn-based combat. Here's The Escapist's review. Demonschool is a wonderful tactics RPG that delights through its character writing and…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago (318+ words) Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band. The Nioh 3 PC system requirements have been confirmed today, detailing the system configurations that can run the game at 1080p resolution, 30 and…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (106+ words) The deal ends on December 1. The deal ends on December 1. It's time to add to your collection of Unreal Engine assets with the Fab Friday Mega Sale, offering up to 70% off nearly 100,000 assets, templates, gameplay systems, materials, and more. The sale will end at 11:59 pm ET on December 1, so hurry to buy the best products that will make your game or 3D scene stunning and unique. Some of the most popular offers are Krystian Komisarek's Fluid Flux water simulation system, William Faucher's famous EasyFog, Everett Gunther's Ultra Dynamic Sky, and Qwerty Studio's Calysto World for procedural world generation....

4+ day, 11+ hour ago (213+ words) Google Chromebook buyers will soon get a new gaming perk. Google and NVIDIA are have announced GeForce NOW Fast Pass, a new version of NVIDIA's cloud-gaming service made only for Chromebook users. The pass lets people stream more than 2,000 PC games directly to a Chromebook using NVIDIA's GeForce RTX servers. This means no downloads, Google's Chromebooks Now Get Free GeForce NOW Fast Pass Google Chromebook buyers will soon get a new gaming perk. Google and NVIDIA are have announced GeForce NOW Fast Pass, a new version of NVIDIA's cloud-gaming service made only for Chromebook users. The pass lets people stream more than 2,000 PC games directly to a Chromebook using NVIDIA's GeForce RTX servers. This means no downloads, no installs, and no need to re-buy titles you already own. GeForce NOW connects to existing game libraries like Steam, the Epic Games…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago (674+ words) Shop deals on great gift ideas starting at $16. This week, lots of Black Friday deals are going live, so best believe I'm hitting the ground running to get my Christmas shopping done! To help ease the chaos (and financial burden) of holiday gift giving, I found a bunch of great sales happening right now that will make great gifts. No matter who you are shopping for this holiday season, there are products for tech lovers, beauty gurus, movie buffs, and more. Deals start at $16, but there are some deep discounts on splurge gifts, too, if you're going all out this year. The 2025 MacBook Air is currently at its lowest price ever " on sale for just $749. Take $30 off the Hatch Restore 3, an editor-favorite sunrise alarm clock that is a total game-changer during the winter. And check out shoe brand Franco Sarto's…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago (525+ words) After a no show in last year's sale, I'm hoping this year's Xbox Black Friday bargains will be the best yet It's time to get in gear, gamers: Black Friday is just around the corner. Officially landing next week (on 28 November) the sale is the perfect time to snap up an Xbox deal or two. Admittedly, last year's event fell short when it came to Xbox markdowns, but it's all still to play for this year. In 2024, Microsoft rolled out updated Xbox Series X and S models with expanded storage and, unfortunately, higher prices. But with the Nintendo Switch 2 stealing the spotlight and Sony promoting the PS5 Pro, Microsoft is under pressure to boost console sales. That should work in our favour, potentially leading to worthwhile Xbox deals this year. But if it's consoles, games, controllers or even a potential cut…...

5+ day, 39+ min ago (633+ words) Treat yourself or a loved one to some retro goodness If you're searching for the perfect stocking stuffer, then you're in the right place as there are currently loads of discounts on an adorable handheld console. Right now you can grab the Super Pocket Capcom Edition for just $54.99 (was $69.99) at Amazon. " Shop Amazon's full Black Friday sale This is an absolute steal for such a nifty little machine, which comes packed with 12 Capcom titles including the legendary Street Fighter 2: Hyper Fighting and Mega Man at no extra cost. If Capcom games aren't your speed, then there are some great Black Friday deals on other models including the superb NeoGeo Edition (loaded with 14 games included Metal Slug X and Fatal Fury Special) for just $54.99 (was $69.99) at Amazon and more. Read on for a breakdown for every model on sale. (Not in…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (203+ words) Android Headlines / Android Games / Android games are making the jump to Steam Valve has opened up about some of its plans to bring Android games to Steam. The company behind the PC platform's most popular game store confirms that it will also be supporting and encouraging Android game developers to bring their games to Steam. If you weren't aware of the Steam Frame, it's a new VR headset (similar to the Meta Quest 3) coming in 2026 that Valve announced yesterday. It was revealed alongside the new Steam Machine and a new Steam Controller. Both of which are also launching in 2026. According to a report from The Verge, which spoke to Valve engineer Jeremy Selan, the Steam Frame will support Android games using the same APKs that are used for Android mobile devices. With this being the case, developers shouldn't have too…...