The Verdict is In: GeForce NOW Ultimate Membership Elevates Gaming Experience

GeForce NOW Ultimate membership has set a new standard for gaming. Members who have taken on the Ultimate KovaaK's challenge have witnessed firsthand the enhanced gaming experience with 240 frames per second streaming.

This week, the popular training title KovaaK's, which helps gamers improve their aim, is fully launching in the cloud. To celebrate, there is a limited-time discount on Steam. Additionally, over 20 new games will be added to the GeForce NOW library this week.

Gamers Take on the Ultimate KovaaK's Challenge at QuakeCon

At QuakeCon, PC gaming enthusiasts flocked to the GeForce NOW Lounge to participate in the Ultimate KovaaK's challenge. Attendees had the opportunity to play a custom GeForce NOW KovaaK's demo, first on a free membership and then with 240 FPS streaming on an Ultimate membership.

The difference that streaming from a GeForce RTX 4080 gaming rig makes was evident. Since the start of the challenge, over 58,000 sessions have been completed, and participants saw a 1.6x improvement in their gaming scores just by playing on an Ultimate membership. The top spots on the QuakeCon leaderboard were dominated by those using an Ultimate membership. Here are some testimonials from attendees:

  • "This [Ultimate Tier] is a lot smoother - the responsiveness is great." - David G.
  • "... there is so much clarity [with the Ultimate tier]" - Gordan M.

Raisy, a professional Quake champion player who ranked second on the QuakeCon leaderboard, also praised the Ultimate tier, stating, "The smoother the gameplay, the better the experience."

Garrett "KovaaK" Krutilla, the co-founder and director of FPS design from The Meta, the developer of KovaaK's, commended the Ultimate membership, saying, "The Ultimate membership provides a perfect place to train up on KovaaK's, with access to powerful GeForce RTX 4080 servers for 240 FPS streaming and ultra-low latency from NVIDIA Reflex. The scores that top players are getting on Ultimate prove that NVIDIA has made cloud gaming completely viable for competitive gamers in the FPS space."

Members can continue to participate in the challenge from home. Each week, the leaderboard will reset, giving members the chance to compete for the top three slots and win a six-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership and a $100 Steam gift card. At the end of the challenge on Thursday, Sept. 21, the top three overall scorers will win the following prizes:

  1. First place: ASUS ROG Swift 240 Hz monitor
  2. Second place: ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip
  3. Third place: ASUS ROG Azoth and ROG Gladius III keyboard + mouse bundle

Upgrade to Ultimate today for the best performance in the cloud, up to eight-hour gaming sessions, and exclusive access to RTX 4080 servers in the cloud.

Aiming for the Clouds

Members can now fully experience KovaaK's by streaming it from the cloud.

Improve your aim in every first- and third-person shooter game by training with KovaaK's. Trusted by top professionals, streamers, and gamers, this aim trainer is highly sensitive to latency and offers over 175,000 player-created scenarios, shareable playlists, infinite customization options, and cloned game physics. Members can even share their stats and achievements on KovaaKs.com.

And here's the cherry on top: Members can enjoy a 30% discount on KovaaK's until Thursday, Aug. 21. Get it today and enhance your competitive gaming experience in the cloud. Combine it with an Ultimate membership for a 240 FPS advantage and get ready to be called a human aimbot.

The Cloud Is Buzzing

There are more exciting games to look forward to this week.

Experience the madness and horror in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from Sumo Digital and Gun Interactive. Based on the iconic 1974 film, this third-person, asymmetrical horror game allows players to take on the role of a notorious Slaughter family member or one of their victims. Victims must use their wits and stealth to avoid the family's reach, while Slaughter family players must track down and stop their guests from escaping. The game launches in the cloud this week.

Wayfinder is a new online action role-playing game from Airship Syndicate and Digital Extremes. Control the chaos in the world of Evenor by harnessing the power of a Wayfinder. Wield various unique abilities, from arcane magic and lethal melee to mystical tech. Wayfinders are stronger together, so grab a couple of friends and stream together.

Version 4.0 of Genshin Impact is now available to stream. Explore the long-awaited Nation of Hydro region Fontaine, a brand new area for travelers, along with new characters, weapons, artifacts, and more. Play it from the cloud without worrying about system specifications or hard drive space.

Members can anticipate the addition of 22 new games this week:

  • Desynced (New release on Steam, Aug. 15)
  • Hammerwatch II (New release on Steam, Aug. 15)
  • Moving Out 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 15)
  • The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (New release on Steam, Aug. 16)
  • Book of Hours (New release on Steam, Aug. 17)
  • Gord (New release on Steam, Aug. 17)
  • Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (New release on Steam, Aug. 17)
  • Wayfinder (New release on Steam, Aug. 17)
  • Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (New release on Steam, Aug. 18)
  • The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (New release on Steam, Aug. 18)
  • Age of Wonders 4 (Epic Games Store)
  • Amnesia: The Bunker (Epic Games Store)
  • Darkest Dungeon II (Epic Games Store)
  • F1 Manager 2023 (Epic Games Store)
  • The Great War: Western Front (Epic Games Store)
  • Inkbound (Steam)
  • Kovaak's FPS Trainer (Steam)
  • The Outlast Trials (Epic Games Store)
  • Project Highrise (Epic Games Store)
  • Regiments (Steam)
  • Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga (Epic Games Store)
  • System Shock (Epic Games Store)

This week's Game On giveaway with SteelSeries includes Genshin Impact in-game rewards and three-day Priority membership codes. Visit the giveaway page for more details on how to enter.