Through a software update, released today, the Nvidia Shield now has the capability to stream PC games to the TV in 1080p at 60 fps using the handheld’s console mode feature.  Before the update the Shield could only handle streaming PC games at 720p with the device’s Gamestream technology.  The recent update also improves the 720p streaming mode and the […]

The popular streaming service, Hulu Plus, is now available on all 3DS family devices in the Nintendo eShop. A constant broadband internet connection is required to use Hulu Plus, and users can use the touch screen to navigate through thousands of TV shows and movies. Parents can set in the 3DS and 2DS settings what content their children may view […]

Microsoft’s senior director Albert Penello has come forward today and said that backwards compatibility is a distinct possibility using Microsoft’s Azure Cloud Servers. He said that they could stream older games to the console in a manner similar to PlayStation’s Gaikai service. While neither service has confirmed that these proposed services will be available Day 1, it is reassuring to […]

If you’ve grown tried of all those pesky ads clogging up your stream time on Twitch, they’ve got the solution for you. Twitch has announced their brand new subscription service, Twitch Turbo. It’ll cost $8.99 a month and it will let you turn off all the adds, give you an exclusive turbo badge, get access to custom emoticons, expanded chat colors, and priority customer support. […]

Activision and Twitch are teaming up to bring an awesome new feature to Call of Duty: Black Ops II.  That feature? Streaming gameplay to your Twitch account from within the game itself!  The feature is only going to be available on the Xbox 360 currently, but it is scheduled to come to the PlayStation 3 and PC soon.  It will […]

Google just recently announced a partnership with self-proclaimed “worldwide technology leader in cloud gaming solutions” Ubitus Inc.  The partnership will allow Google TV to bring “console and MMO games” to Google TV devices, including Smart TVs and set-top boxes.  This new partnership will allow Google TV devices to access an entire library of AAA and MMO games with a simple click of […]

It’s that time of year again, when Activision takes the video game world by storm and releases the annual Call of Duty entry for all to enjoy. For some, this results in debate as to whether or not people are going to buy this game. For others, this time signifies an opportunity when friends can get together and engage in […]

Last week it was reported that Sony was set to announce a major partnership with a leading cloud gaming service at E3. However, new rumors suggest that the Japanese platform holder might actually announce the acquisition of either Gaikai or OnLive at the annual Los Angeles conference. British games industry website MCV reports that sources indicate a deal “is close to being […]