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Chrome packaged apps now available in offline mode, Spelunky released

Chrome’s browsers games now support offline play, just in time for the Chrome launch of rather brutal rogue-like Spelunky.
Google point and click game celebrates Roswell sighting's 66th anniversary

Google is celebrating the 66th anniversary of the alleged UFO sighting in Roswell, New Mexico by publishing a browser-based point and click game.
Google working on Android-based console - rumour

Google is finally entering the games hardware race, according to a fresh batch of rumours.
Google launch Cube Slam to showcase tech

Google has launched Cube Slam, a multiplayer pong inspired tech demo for the company’s WebRTC tech for Chrome, which allows webcam and microphone sharing without plug-ins.
ITC says Xbox 360 doesn't violate Motorola patent

A six-person committee formed by the International Trade Commission has ruled that Xbox 360 doesn’t violate a patent owned by Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility.
Google+ Games to close at the end of June

Depopulated social network Google+ is shuttering its games service.
Google hires LucasArts veteran as chief game designer

Google has enlisted ex-Lucasarts and Dreamworks veteran Noah Falstein as chief game designer, sparking a rumour that the search company is gearing up to create a dedicated project for its Android gaming platform.
Google, Apple key to paid app success, says Critter Crunch dev

In a GDC session, as reported by Edge, Nathan Vella of Capybara Games said that earning a featured spot on Apple or Google’s app stores is the best way to promote a premium mobile game. He mentioned a number of other factors like not launching in the same week as big titles, figuring out what […]
Computer science added to UK's English Baccalaureate qualification

Computer science has been added to Britain’s English Baccalaureate (EBacc) qualification. The move was announced by Education Secretary, Michael Gove, who confirmed that it would be added alongside biology, chemistry and physics. Students working towards an EBacc can choose any three of the four sciences to meet the requirements of the qualification.
Raspberry Pi: Google buys 15,000 computers for UK schools

Google has snapped up 15,000 Raspberry Pi computers for use in UK schools. Google chairman Eric Schmidt has stated that access to affordable computing in schools is the key to driving the future of Britain’s innovation, and that the training of technically-minded people is a key concern of the company.
Motorola drops patent infringement suit against Microsoft

Motorola and Microsoft have put to bed a long legal battle regarding patent infringements within Xbox 360 hardware, regarding video-coding and connectivity tech within the console.
FIFA takes two spots on Google's top game searches of 2012 chart

Google has released a list of the top ten gaming searches over the course of 2012, with FIFA taking out not one but two slots.
Google launches location-based global AR game, Ingress

Google is finally putting its incredible power to good use in launching a massively multiplayer AR game, Ingress, which draws on the company’s unrivalled location and business data.
Google Nexus 7 priced from $199/£159, out July

Google made a slew of Android announcements in San Francisco overnight, including confirmation that its Nexus 7 tablet will release this July at a $199 starting point.
PopCap and Wooga pull titles off Google +

PopCap and Wooga have pulled titles off Google+, less than a year after games launched on the social service. Wooga plans to pull all three titles Bubble Island, Diamond Dash and Monster World, by July 1. PopCap’s only title on the service, Bejeweled Blitz, will be pulled as early as next week. Both firms are […]
Android activations up to 900,000 per day according to Google

Over 900,000 unique Android devices are activated every day according Google’s senior mobile Vice President Andy Rubin.
Machinima raising $30 million with help from Google

YouTube network Machinima is set to raise $30 million in its latest round of funding thanks to help from Google, AllThingsD is reporting, with its value now set to be around $190 million. Both Google and Machinima have refused to comment on the story.
Zerg Rush invades Google

Seriously. Type “Zerg rush” into Google and see what happens.
Battlefield 3 makes Google's 2011 Zeitgeist report

Battlefield 3 took fifth position in Google’s annual top ten list of fastest-rising search queries, joining the likes of Steve Jobs, Google+, the iPad 2 and Rebecca Black as the year’s hottest topics.
Google axes Street View shooter

In a move sure to horrify those who close the curtains when the Google car comes around the corner, a Dutch company called Pool Worldwide created a shooter experience for Google Street View. Called Google Shoot View, the overlay included a crosshair, a rifle, and sound effects, but wasn’t actually a game. Nevertheless, Business Insider […]

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