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Doom Eternal Tops Luna's September Free-Game Drop for Prime Members
gaming1 month ago

Doom Eternal Tops Luna's September Free-Game Drop for Prime Members

Amazon Luna's September update lets Prime members claim Doom Eternal as the marquee free game, plus about 10 other titles across Epic Games Store, GOG, and Microsoft codes (with High on Life, Just Die Already, Botany Manor, Rims Racing, Hue, and more). Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora join the standard library later in the month, and new GameNight titles (King of Tokyo, Quiz Time: Guinness World Records, Bowling Mayhem, Cranium Planet) roll out weekly. A Remote Play feature is introduced to enable cross‑location multiplayer, and once claimed the games are yours to keep forever—even if your subscription ends.

Luna’s Remote Play Turns Cloud Gaming Into a Shared Session
technology1 month ago

Luna’s Remote Play Turns Cloud Gaming Into a Shared Session

Amazon Luna introduces Remote Play, allowing up to seven invited players to join a host’s cloud gaming session (guests don’t need Prime, only Luna via web or TV app). The update also adds two multiplayer games—King of Tokyo (digital) and It’s Quiz Time: Guinness World Records—with Bowling Mayhem and Cranium Planet following later in September. Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora join Luna Standard as single‑player titles. The move comes as cloud gaming faces headwinds like Xbox’s 15‑hour monthly cap on Game Pass cloud, potentially boosting Luna’s appeal for Prime subscribers.

Steam Deck Gets PS5 Cloud Gaming, No Sony Console Needed
technology2 months ago

Steam Deck Gets PS5 Cloud Gaming, No Sony Console Needed

Steam Deck users can now stream PS4/PS5 games via the new Asobi: Remote Play app, including cloud streaming for PS Plus Premium subscribers. The free core tier supports 1080p at 30fps ( SDR ) over home Wi‑Fi or the internet, with automatic bitrate adjustments. The paid tier unlocks 1080p60 HDR, higher bitrate, controller haptics, gyro, on‑device upscaling to 4K, and up to 120fps on supported displays, plus an experimental FEC mode. Sony will no longer bring newer games to PC, and a launch date for the app is not yet announced; playtesting is underway.

Steam Deck gains PS Plus cloud streaming via new Asobi playtest
gaming2 months ago

Steam Deck gains PS Plus cloud streaming via new Asobi playtest

A public playtest of Asobi: Remote Play lets Steam Deck/SteamOS/Linux devices stream PS Plus Premium cloud games without a PS5, via cloud streaming; premium features (60fps, HDR, 4K upscaling, etc.) are unlocked during the trial, after which it reverts to 1080p/30fps; Windows support is planned; Asobi is not an official Sony product, and PS Portal remains a separate cloud option priced around £220.

PS Portal Elevates Cloud Streaming With 1080p High Quality Mode
technology6 months ago

PS Portal Elevates Cloud Streaming With 1080p High Quality Mode

Sony’s PS Portal gains a meaningful upgrade with a new 1080p High Quality mode that boosts streaming bitrate from 15 Mbps to 25 Mbps, delivering noticeably sharper image quality, especially for Remote Play. Cloud streaming has grown quickly since PS Plus Premium expanded access in late 2025, with January 2026 cloud users up 162% year over year and more than half of Portal users on Premium. The improvement is well-received, though questions remain about continued enhancements and whether Sony will push native handheld capabilities alongside cloud streaming.

PlayStation Portal Dominates Remote Play with Cloud Streaming and Extended Usage
technology11 months ago

PlayStation Portal Dominates Remote Play with Cloud Streaming and Extended Usage

Sony's PS Portal, a dedicated Remote Play device, has become the most popular platform for streaming PS5 games, with data showing higher engagement among its users compared to non-users. Despite initial skepticism, ownership has increased significantly, with over half of surveyed users now owning the device and many using it regularly, highlighting its success and integration into the gaming experience.

"PlayStation Portal: A Comprehensive Review and Buying Guide"
technology2 years ago

"PlayStation Portal: A Comprehensive Review and Buying Guide"

The Sony PlayStation Portal is a handheld device designed for Remote Play of PS5 games, featuring an 8-inch LCD display and a split DualSense controller. While it offers an excellent experience for PS5 gaming away from the main display, its lack of cloud gaming support and slow charging are noted drawbacks. The device's singular focus on mirroring content from the PS5 limits its functionality, but it excels in providing a tailored experience for Remote Play.

"Xbox Remote Play to Fully Support Touch Controls on Android and iOS"
technologygaming2 years ago

"Xbox Remote Play to Fully Support Touch Controls on Android and iOS"

Xbox is testing full touch control support for Xbox Remote Play on Android and iOS devices, allowing users to navigate the Xbox dashboard using touch controls alone. This feature is currently available in the Xbox Beta app and is expected to roll out to the standard Xbox app in the near future, enhancing the remote gaming experience for Xbox One, Series X, and Series S users.