For a while now you've been able to stream games using NVIDIA GeForce NOW in your browser, however it looks like NVIDIA will be making that a bit more official for Linux.
Currently on certain platforms like Windows and macOS, NVIDIA have a dedicated downloadable application for their GeForce NOW streaming service. They expanded support into the browser for ChromeOS / Chromebooks in the Summer, which initially needed other platforms to spoof their browser string to ChromeOS but that hasn't been needed for a while.
Nvidia Geforce Now Game Streaming Service For PC In Open Beta. By Leon Chan 22 January 2018. Comments (9) LAS VEGAS, NV- BFGDs might have dominated Nvidia’s headlines at CES 2018, but.
In a recent announcement about support for GeForce NOW coming to iOS Safari, NVIDIA also talked about other platforms will be actually supported with playing in the browser. Here's the relevent bit:
The first webRTC client running GeForce NOW was the Chromebook beta in August. In the months since, we’ve seen over 10 percent of gameplay in the Chrome web-based client.
Soon we’ll bring that experience to more Chrome platforms, including Linux*, PC, Mac and Android. Stay tuned for updates as we approach a full launch early next year.
*Emphasis ours.
Still amusing and slightly annoying the Linux is not considered a 'PC' which means Personal Computer. We can thank historic marketing for that on the whole 'I'm a Mac I'm a PC' adverts, and even before that PC was used for the likes of IBM Personal Computer (IBM PC). Would be nice if developers started being clearer though and just say Windows.
Anyway…it's nice to see NVIDIA pay attention to Linux here. While it's true you can play it right now with a Chromium browser, having that all important officially supported status will be great. Just so you know when you have issues, especially if you're paying, that someone will be there to take a look.
Want to see how it runs on Linux? We've done videos on that before which you can see below:
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The experience right now hasn't really changed from those videos. It's still a bit of a nuisance to get going, especially as you need to deal with launchers like Epic Games Store and Origin with various logins, since it uses existing games. Personally, I find that Stadia gives a much smoother and better integrated experience overall. A nice option for those that want it though. More options are great.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.Cyberpunk 2077 will be playable on an Apple computer on launch day – despite its complete lack of compatibility with macOS (or Mac OS, if you prefer). This release works with GeForce NOW, the NVIDIA game streaming system that allows users to take advantage of NVIDIA’s game servers to play anywhere you’ve got a good internet connection. Cyberpunk 2077 is also supposed to be released with Google Stadia, but no release date has yet been revealed.
It might’ve been obvious, given the recent announcement (and confirmation of existence) of the CD PROJEKT RED collaboration with NVIDIA for a Cyberpunk 2077 custom graphics card. That’s the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition, in full eye-searing electric yellow. Despite that effort, a high-end GPU will not be required for users to play the game – so long as they’re hooked up with a streaming game service that supports the game.
NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW system allows RTX graphics support ON, allowing highest-end support (outside of a boss PC in your own basement) for the best graphics possible on whatever platform you do so choose. That includes Mac OS, NVIDIA SHIELD (Android TV), Android, and Windows PC.
Some games played on NVIDIA GeForce NOW require specific sorts of controllers. If you’re playing Fortnite on your Android device with GeForce NOW (instead of playing the Fortnite mobile app, that is), you’ll need a gamepad. The game Cyberpunk 2077 will likely play somewhat like it would on Xbox of PlayStation when played via Android or NVIDIA SHIELD with a gamepad – but we shall see!
Cyberpunk 2077 also comes to PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on September 17, 2020. This game was originally scheduled to appear in April of 2020, but they delayed the game right on into Avengers. Meanwhile, we’ll probably see more streaming game services appear – alongside Google Stadia – from other major companies in the next few months – everybody’s got a service!