Nvidia's GeForce Now leaves beta on Linux, showcasing enhanced cloud gaming performance.

      Linux gamers have been anticipating this moment for seven months. Nvidia has officially released its GeForce NOW app for Linux out of beta, allowing Linux desktops to access the cloud gaming service without needing a powerful local GPU.

      This development aligns with Nvidia's plan to expand GeForce NOW to more devices, coinciding with the back-to-school season, during which Nvidia is promoting GeForce NOW as a way to transform regular Chromebooks into gaming machines.

      What does the official support for Linux mean?

      The app went into beta in January, and Nvidia reports that the time since has been spent enhancing performance, stability, and overall user experience based on community input. The app now officially supports Ubuntu 24.04 and later, and thanks to Flatpak, it should also function well across various other Linux distributions.

      Nvidia has established a dedicated Flatpak repository, simplifying the installation and future updates compared to the previous method of using a manual .bin file. Since GeForce NOW streams from the cloud, Linux users can access GeForce RTX-level performance with games they already possess on platforms like Steam, Epic Games, Xbox, Ubisoft, and other stores, entirely bypassing the need for local hardware upgrades.

      Improved cloud gaming, new titles, and free year for Chromebooks

      In addition to the Linux update, Nvidia introduced cloud-side upgrades that benefit all platforms. DLSS Frame Generation has been optimized to reduce latency—a change Nvidia claims is most apparent when streaming at 60 or 120 frames per second in 1440p or 4K.

      Subscribers at the performance tier also receive server-side enhancements that improve frame rates in CPU-intensive games, all without requiring any setup on the user's part.

      Nvidia is also positioning GeForce NOW as a beneficial tool for schools, enabling Chromebooks to stream from a library of over 4,500 games. However, the free ad-supported tier limits access to 2,000 titles with additional restrictions.

      New Chromebook buyers are eligible for a free year of access through the Chromebook Fast Pass. Additionally, nine new games have been added to the cloud library this week, including Hell Let Loose: Vietnam and a demo for Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue.

      Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

      PlayStation Plus has just added two of the best games currently available

      August's PlayStation Plus lineup features Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

      Sony has announced the upcoming games for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in August, with two particularly exciting additions. Helldivers 2 makes its debut on the service, while the highly praised Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will be available later this month.

      Both games offer distinct experiences and are among the most significant releases in recent years.

      Someone spent $200 on a mystery Xbox controller, potentially acquiring the Elite Series 3

      An OfferUp discovery appears to be an unreleased Microsoft prototype, showcasing an unknown small screen.

      The next Xbox Elite controller may have surfaced in a rather unofficial manner. A Reddit user named ssuberlex, in a now-deleted post, claimed they paid $200 on OfferUp for a mysterious Xbox controller resembling an unreleased Microsoft prototype.

      Images reveal a small built-in screen, alongside hardware similar to the previously leaked design of the Xbox Elite Series 3. The controller is marked as not for sale and includes placeholder regulatory information, lending credibility to the prototype theory.

      Sony’s Wolverine PS5 features actual claw marks on its exterior

      Logan has made his mark on Sony's special-edition PS5.

      Limited-edition consoles often receive only a new paint job and logo. However, Sony has taken extra care in designing a console themed around one of Marvel's iconic characters. The company has unveiled its Marvel’s Wolverine limited-edition PS5 collection, highlighted by a Battle Yellow PS5 Digital Edition adorned with large claw marks that seem to tear through its casing, revealing what's beneath.

      A coordinating DualSense controller features a similar yellow-and-black design, complete with scratches and slashes inspired by Logan’s claws. This collection will launch on September 15, coinciding with the release of Insomniac Games' Marvel’s Wolverine, and preorders will begin on August 19.