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NVIDIA's GeForce Now celebrates its 6th anniversary with over a billion hours of gameplay streamed. The cloud gaming service announces two new free-to-play shooters, one of which is a PUBG spin-off. GeForce Now continues to expand its library and offerings for gamers worldwide.
Microsoft has confirmed that its next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will be able to play both Xbox and PC games. The new Xbox CEO teased the console's capabilities, emphasizing its performance and cross-platform gaming features. Microsoft has been working to unify the gaming experience across console and Windows, with a focus on the Xbox App for Windows and collaborations with third-party platforms. While Project Helix's ability to play PC games has been confirmed, details on how this will work with different storefronts like Steam and the Microsoft Store are still pending. AMD is collaborating with Microsoft on a semi-custom SoC for Project Helix, with a potential launch in 2027.
NZXT has unveiled the H2 Mini PC, a compact system boasting impressive airflow capabilities and the power of a desktop GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The new PC is designed to offer high performance in a smaller form factor, catering to users who prioritize both power and space efficiency. With a focus on cooling efficiency, the H2 Mini PC aims to provide a balance between performance and thermal management. This release showcases NZXT's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology in a compact package.
Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service now has a native Linux app using a Flatpak installer, offering enhanced performance and features for Linux gamers. The app supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or newer but can run on other Linux distros. It provides higher resolution options like 5K and frame rates up to 360FPS, with Reflex enablement. Users need a GPU supporting H.264 or H.265 video decoding, with specific driver recommendations for Nvidia, Intel, and Radeon users. The app is not available on Flathub and must be downloaded from Nvidia's official site, making Linux the seventh platform to have native GeForce Now integration.
New Chromebook owners will receive a complimentary one-year Nvidia GeForce Now subscription called Fast Pass, offering ad-free priority access to cloud servers starting November 20th. This subscription combines perks from Nvidia's outgoing "Performance" plan with 10 hours of game time per month, extendable to 15 hours if unused hours roll over. Chromebook users can stream over 2,000 PC games from various libraries like Steam and the Epic Games Store. GeForce Now enables Chromebook gamers to play PC games on their devices through cloud gaming, bridging the gap for these laptops that typically lack the capability to run Windows natively.
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