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Nvidia adds Resident Evil Requiem as a free bonus with a 12‑month GeForce Now Ultimate membership during a limited launch, leveraging RTX 5080‑class servers and DLSS 4 path tracing for high‑end visuals; the Ultimate plan is priced at $199.99 per year.
NVIDIA has released a native Linux GeForce NOW client as a Flatpak, officially supported on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS+ (x86_64 only at launch) and distributed from NVIDIA.com (not Flathub). The app provides access to 4,500+ games with Free, Performance, and Ultimate tiers; hardware requirements include H.264/H.265 Vulkan Video support, with NVIDIA GPUs on X.Org and Mesa 24.2+ on Wayland for Intel/AMD.
GeForce Now adds native flight-controller support, starting with Thrustmaster's T.Flight HOTAS One; a new in-app row will flag flight-enabled games and more peripherals are planned, with Delta Force arriving soon and RTX 5080-powered Ultimate servers delivering up to 5K/120fps.
Nvidia is launching native GeForce Now apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV, with a beta for Ubuntu 24.04 coming soon, expanding access to its cloud gaming service and supporting additional devices and controllers.
GeForce NOW offers a cost-effective way to play AAA games on various devices through its tiered subscription service, with significant performance improvements and a vast game library, making high-quality gaming accessible without expensive hardware.
NVIDIA will enforce a 100-hour monthly playtime cap on GeForce Now starting January 1, 2026, affecting nearly all paid subscribers, as a measure to keep prices stable amid rising PC hardware costs, which are pushing more gamers toward streaming services. This change has rekindled frustrations, especially since many now rely on cloud gaming due to expensive PC upgrades, raising concerns about industry trends and user fairness.
Nvidia is implementing a 100-hour monthly playtime limit for GeForce Now users starting January 2026, with options to purchase additional playtime blocks; existing founder members are exempt, but most users will need to manage their gaming time or pay extra for extended play.
The article explains how to turn a cheap mini PC into a powerful gaming machine using cloud gaming services like NVIDIA GeForce NOW, allowing users to play AAA and indie games without high-end hardware, provided they have a stable internet connection and a subscription to the service.
Nvidia has begun rolling out RTX 5080-level performance to GeForce Now's server regions, starting with six locations and expanding to Miami and Warsaw soon, with more regions like the UK and others relying on partners expected to receive the upgrade by 2026. The upgrade enhances gaming with DLSS 4, 5K support, and up to 360 FPS streaming, alongside new features like Install-to-Play to support more games on the platform.
Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service has been upgraded with RTX 5080 GPUs, offering significant performance improvements like 25-50% better frame rates at 4K, but the benefits are limited by current game support and technical constraints such as lag and frame generation issues. New features include expanded game installation options and higher refresh rate support, but overall, the updates are underwhelming given the high expectations and limited game compatibility.
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service has received a major upgrade with new RTX 5080-class servers, offering significant performance improvements, support for high resolutions and frame rates, and new cinematic quality streaming features. While visual quality now closely rivals local gaming, latency remains a challenge, especially for competitive play, though the platform offers a quieter, more energy-efficient alternative to local gaming.
NVIDIA announced the integration of its Blackwell architecture into GeForce NOW, bringing RTX 5080-class performance, AI-powered features, expanded game library, and enhanced streaming quality, making cloud gaming more powerful and accessible across various devices.
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW will upgrade to RTX 5080 GPUs in September, offering 5K streaming at high frame rates, improved image quality with Cinematic Quality Streaming, and expanded game support, making cloud gaming more powerful and accessible across devices, with tiered pricing options.
Nvidia's GeForce Now is upgrading to RTX 5080 GPUs with 48GB memory, introducing features like 'Install-to-Play' for easier game access, streaming at higher resolutions and frame rates, and expanding game library options, all while maintaining current pricing and exploring new integrations like Discord. The upgrade aims to enhance cloud gaming performance and accessibility, though actual performance gains and game availability may vary.
The new GeForce Now app for Steam Deck significantly enhances game visuals and performance, leveraging RTX 4080 features through a $20/month Ultimate membership, offering a portable high-quality gaming experience with extended battery life, though at a cost and dependent on internet quality.