Google opens VR video and photo format VR180, promises new publishing tools
Introduced at VidCon 2017 last June, Google’s VR180 video and photo format for VR isn’t yet being used in shipping products. But with its first hardware...
Google’s VR Spotlight Stories are going into a book
If you own a VR headset of any kind, you should check out Google’s amazing Spotlight Stories. These animations, developed by a range of...
All of Google’s jokes for April Fools’ Day 2018
April Fools’ Day is upon us, and as happens every year, Google is doing its best to outdo itself. The company releases all sorts...
Jack Tretton’s post-Sony career has changed his view of game platforms
Last week, former Sony U.S. games chief Jack Tretton announced he had started a new venture capital fund, Interactive Gaming Ventures, to invest money...
GameviewAR turns Counter-Strike shootouts into AR esports replays
There’s probably no better way to show off Google’s ARCore augmented reality tech than a tabletop version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. So that’s what Grab...
Google Play Instant lets you try Android games immediately, no installation required
At the Game Developers Conference 2018 in San Francisco today, Google introduced Google Play Instant, the new name for Android apps and games that...
The DeanBeat: Lots of reasons to be at GDC
It’s always hard to choose what to attend at the Game Developers Conference, which takes place in San Francisco next week. But in the...
Google Maps marks Mario Day by adding a Super Mario Kart to your navigation
In case you missed the memo, tomorrow (March 10) is Mario Day — a day to celebrate the world’s favorite animated plumber. And to...
International Women’s Day gets a spotlight from Google Play
Google Play is highlighting games and apps by women developers on its mobile platform starting this week. It’s also partnered with YouTube creators to...
Job Simulator co-creator Alex Schwartz on making hit VR games look easy
Alex Schwartz, the CEO of Owlchemy Labs, has made virtual reality look easy. His company’s debut game, Job Simulator, is one of the big...