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Google has announced that it will broadcast a Stadia Connect event on Tuesday, April 28 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 4 PM GMT to highlight “a few new games” coming to the cloud gaming platform.

The latest Stadia Connect event can be watched on the platform’s official YouTube channel. Google did not go into detail about what it will show off during the upcoming livestream.

This announcement follows the company giving away two months of Stadia Pro for free earlier this month. The only requirement to get two months of free Stadia Pro access is a Gmail account.

In other Stadia news, Google opened a new studio in California that will be led by former PlayStation exec Shannon Studstill, who worked on 2018’s God of War. This new team will focus on “delivering exclusive games, using new gameplay mechanics, creative ways to play together and unique interaction models that we’re just starting to explore,” the company said. “While we’re not ready to share specific game plans yet, rest assured we are listening to what gamers want and adding our own Stadia twists to create new IP and experiences.”

The upcoming Disney+ series following Rebel Alliance member Cassian Andor has two new actors joining the series. The show will be a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, set five years before the 2016 movie.

Both Genevieve O’Reilly and Denise Gough have signed on to appear on the series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. They’ll join Diego Luna who will reprise his role as Andor.

O’Reilly has already appeared in the Star Wars universe multiple times. She’s played Mon Mothma in 2005’s Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, and on the animated series Star Wars: Rebels. It’s been confirmed she’ll be playing Mothma once again for the Disney+ show.

As for Gough, her role in the upcoming show has not revealed. Her most notable work comes from the video game Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, where she voiced Yennefer. She’s also provided voice over work for Mass Effect: Andromeda and Star Wars: Battlefront, while also acting in movies and television.

Stellan Skarsgard and Kyle Soller also recently joined the cast. Much like Gough, their roles are unknown at this time. Alan Tudyk will also be on the new series, reprising his role of K-2SO from Rogue One. Disney has described the show as a “spy thriller;” however, it is unknown when it will air. Originally, the show was going to debut in 2021, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, production has yet to begin.

Disney+ already has a lot in the pipeline for Star Wars. An Obi-Wan series is coming, along with Seasons 2 and 3 of The Mandalorian. Most recently, a new Star Wars show was announced, featuring the creator of Russian Doll as showrunner.

And speaking of things you should be watching, consider listening to GameSpot’s weekly TV series and movies-focused podcast, You Should Be Watching. With new episodes premiering every Wednesday, you can watch a video version of the podcast over on GameSpot Universe or listen to audio versions on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and Apple Podcasts.

There have been some great gaming laptop deals over the past couple of months, and now, Newegg has a new one for a limited time. You can snag an Asus Tuf gaming laptop for $1,000, down from its original price of $1,300. This deal is valid for less than 12 hours, so you’ll need to act fast. It boasts an RTX 2060 graphics card, a Ryzen 7 R7-3750H processor, and a 1080p 144Hz display, which makes it an excellent choice for PC shooter fans that want the freedom a laptop provides.

The Asus Tuf laptop’s specs are powerful enough to run all of today’s most popular shooters at medium-to-high settings, from Fortnite and Valorant to Call of Duty: Warzone and Rainbow Six Siege. though you may want to lower your settings if you want to take full advantage of the 144Hz refresh rate. This means that the screen can display up to 144 frames per second, which makes it much easier to react to things happening on your screen, such as an enemy coming around a corner.

Asus Tuf gaming laptop with RTX 2060 and 144Hz display

$1,000 ($1,300)

The laptop also comes equipped with a 512GB SSD, which is enough space for a handful of games depending on the size. Two of the largest games, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Rainbow Six Siege, weigh in at 168GB and 110GB respectively, while games like Fortnite and CS:GO take up around 20GB of space.

If you end up snagging this laptop, then you’ll be happy to hear that many developers and publishers are giving a way a ton of free games that you can claim right now. Companies are doing this to help people stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also check out our guide to the best games, TV, and movies for social distancing.

If you want to become a streamer on Twitch or a content creator on YouTube, then a capture card is essential. These handy devices can help you record and stream PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and even PC gameplay, and if you want to create high-quality videos, you’ll need a great capture card to do so. That’s why we’ve tested several capture cards to figure out which ones will help you make the best videos and streams possible, whether you’re on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, or anywhere in between.

What to look for in a capture card

There are a few key things to consider when shopping for a capture card. The first thing you need to ask yourself is whether you want a portable capture card or an internal capture card that you insert into your PC’s motherboard. They both achieve the same results, though the internal capture cards don’t need to take up any extra space to get their job done and are generally easier to use if you want to capture your own PC’s feed. If you have a laptop, however, you’ll need an external capture card. You may also want to take your capture card with you on the go, whether that’s to events, on vacation, or a friend’s house. Once you figure out what your needs are, the choice is even easier.

Next, you should consider what the device is capable of capturing–this includes the max resolution, refresh rate, HDR, and more.

Refresh rate is actually quite simple. A screen with a 60Hz refresh rate is capable of showing you 60 images per second–or 60 frames per second. The vast majority of capture cards can only capture up to 60 FPS, so you don’t need to worry too much about this–though if you’re playing on a PC, you may still want to enjoy your ultra-high refresh rates while recording. This is where passthrough comes in.

You’ll notice that each device has a different range of passthrough. This refers to the signal that the capture card is able to “pass through” itself and on to your own screen while recording. In some cases, devices are capable of capturing certain resolutions and refresh rates while passing through higher resolutions and refresh rates–for example, capturing 1080p and 60Hz but passing through 1440p and 144Hz. The passthrough capabilities of each device are different, so be sure to think of your setup and what device can accommodate you.

Thankfully, if you’re strictly playing and recording your consoles, then you’re covered on all fronts. The PS4 Pro and Xbox One X are capable of resolutions up to 4K with 60 frames per second, something multiple capture cards are capable of recording. Several consoles also feature HDR support, and while you may want to record everything you’re able to see from your console, HDR capture isn’t necessarily something you should worry about. HDR stands for high-dynamic range, which refers to the range of colours a device and game are able to display. TVs and content that support HDR often have beautiful bright colours, making a huge impact on the overall image quality. Capturing HDR footage is an appealing prospect, but it requires expensive equipment and only people with HDR-capable screens will be able to enjoy it. If you still want to experience your console’s HDR for yourself, then you’ll want to keep an eye out for devices capable of HDR passthrough.

There are quite a few professional-grade capture cards out there that are made for filmmaking and cameras. These can work with consoles and your PC, but they’re very expensive and totally gratuitous for the content most YouTubers and Twitch streamers make. We’ve left these types of products out and focused on the best capture cards that will be most useful for video game content creators.

The best capture cards we’ve tested

As we try out more capture cards, we’ll be sure to update this list with any we find exceptional. In the meantime, be sure to check out the best capture cards we’ve already tested and vouch for below. Plus, see our full guide to the best streaming accessories, from microphones to webcams, if you’re looking to start creating content on Twitch, YouTube, or elsewhere.

Note: The prices shown below indicate a product’s standard list price and may not reflect any current discounts or other fluctuations.

Quick look: Best capture cards for 2020

Elgato 4K60 S+ | $400

The best high-end capture card

The Good:

• Capture up to 4K and 60 FPS gameplay
• 4K HDR and 60 FPS passthrough
• High-end encoder makes recording beautiful footage a breeze
• Record footage to a PC or straight to an SD card
• Connects to PC via USB-C
• Single-button device makes recording easy

The Bad:

• Does not support 1080p240 and 1440p144 passthrough
• High price tag

Elgato’s new 4K60 S+ is the most exciting capture card on this list, thanks to its on-board video encoder and the ability to capture footage directly to an SD card. All you have to do is plug in your console via HDMI, press the capacitive touch button, and you’re recording–no PC needed. And considering its portable form factor, the Elgato 4K60 S+ makes for a great option when going to events like PAX, where you might be able to capture footage of games before they release. It features 4K HDR and 60 frames per second passthrough as well as no noticeable lag, making it something you can leave plugged in at all times. Unfortunately, unlike Elgato’s internal 4K60 Pro card, it does not support passthrough for 1080p and 240Hz or 1440p and 144Hz.

The price can also be a deterrent for casual content creators. There’s no doubt that the portability, SD card recording, and video-encoding capabilities are attractive features, but they come at a price–one that’s actually quite high. If you don’t absolutely need everything the 4K60 S+ has to offer, then you may not want to shell out the extra cash required to pick one up.

Elgato HD60 S+ | $200

The best 1080p60 capture card

The Good:

• Capture up to 1080p and 60 FPS gameplay
• 4K HDR and 60 FPS passthrough
• Connects to PC via USB-C
• Easy to set up

The Bad:

• Requires a PC

If you’re looking for a cheaper portable capture card, then Elgato’s HD60 S+ is a great option. It’s capable of capturing up to 1080p and 60 FPS and passthrough of 4K HDR and 60 FPS. This makes it a great capture card that you can keep plugged in at all times, though you will need a PC to record your gameplay–the HD60 S+ does not have an SD card slot. This capture card is perfect for Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, and any other streaming or video platform you want to create for.

Razer Ripsaw HD | $160

An excellent 1080p60 capture card for a cheaper price

The Good:

• Captures up to 1080p and 60 FPS gameplay
• Supports 4K and 60 FPS passthrough
• 3.5mm ports are perfect for gaming headset

The Bad:

• Doesn’t support HDR passthrough
• Requires a PC

Razer, known for its excellent gaming keyboards and mice, also makes a great capture card. Slick and discrete, it’s easy to place anywhere on your desk and keep a low profile, while capturing up to 1080p and 60 FPS with passthrough for 4K and 60 FPS. It unfortunately does not support HDR passthrough. Its unique feature allows you to plug in a 3.5mm microphone and headphones to record your voice and monitor your audio respectively–this is perfect if you plan on streaming with a gaming headset.

Elgato 4K60 Pro | $250

The best internal capture card

The Good:

• Perfect for nearly every platform out there
• Captures up to 4K and 60 FPS as well as HDR
• Supports up to 1080p240Hz and 1440p144Hz passthrough
• Internal PCIe card lets you set it and forget it

The Bad:

• Requires a PC

The Elgato 4K60 Pro is the best internal PCIe capture card out there. It’s capable of capturing gameplay up to 4K and 60 frames per second, and it’s easy to set up, too: All you have to do is plug it into your motherboard and download the drivers to get it working. It can capture HDR and passthrough up to 1080p at 240Hz and 1440p at 144Hz. These passthrough capabilities are particularly useful if you’re going to use this card to capture your own PC’s gameplay, as you won’t have to sacrifice your own experience while recording or streaming. It also works seamlessly with the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. With some third-party accessories, I was even able to capture retro platforms like the Nintendo GameCube.

Elgato HD60 Pro | $180

A great capture card for 1080p60 gamers

The Good:

• Captures up to 1080p and 60 FPS
• Supports 1080p and 60 FPS passthrough
• Internal PCIe card lets you set it and forget it

The Bad:

• Isn’t suitable for PS4 Pro or Xbox One X
• Requires a PC

The HD60 Pro is a version of Elgato’s internal PCIe card that supports capture and passthrough up to 1080p and 60 frames per second. It has fewer features and capabilities than the 4K60 Pro, but it also comes at a much cheaper price. If capturing in 4K HDR isn’t something that interests you, then the HD60 Pro is more than enough to handle your streaming and recording needs, especially if you’re an aspiring streamer or YouTuber.

For almost six years, Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods have delighted audiences and put on spectacular performances as the tag team The New Day. In modern-day wrestling, being on the same team for six years is a huge accomplishment, especially considering how quickly sports entertainment moves. Recently, the team beat The Miz and Jey Uso to reclaim the Smackdown Tag Team Championships–sort of. In reality, Big E beat The Miz and Jey Uso in a triple threat match for the titles. They are a team that has consistently been at the top of WWE, regardless of the situation they’re in.

However, when the New Day first formed and became a tag team, they needed to learn how to work together in the ring–and with an audience that wasn’t very interested in the beginning. While they had all been involved in tag team action separately, they needed to figure out their own style as a trio, and the three did their research.

“We definitely watched a lot of stuff, and honestly, we watched the Young Bucks stuff,” Big E told GameSpot. “Absolutely, Young Bucks. We watched the other contemporaries, the older teams. As a bigger guy, I watched Legion of Doom. I don’t know if you look at my work like, ‘Oh there’s LOD. I see that influence.’ One of our biggest things is we didn’t necessarily want to be like, ‘Oh, you know, Doom is great. We want to be like them.’

“We wanted to be unique. How do we become unique? How do we separate ourselves from our peers? How do we offer something that no one else is offering right now? And those were always the biggest things. I think we can fill that niche or fill a void that’s not currently being filled by anyone else. And you do it well, you can have a spot for years.”

When it comes to being unique and having a spot for years, there’s arguably one one team that’s been able to do it as well as New Day and that’s The Usos, who they’ve been feuding with off-and-on for a very long time. “It’s my favorite rivalry,” explained Big E. “It’s got to be my favorite rivalry in my career. Those guys are incredible in the ring. Man, I was so proud of them for the way they reinvented themselves. When they got to SmackDown, they were guys who were off doing the facepaint stuff. They’re still killing it, and having great matches. They realized their career was floundering, and the way they turned things, the way they stepped it up, they killed it. I remember they moved to SmackDown, and we were just watching those guys from home do their thing. I was super proud of them for just being incredible with the way they turned things, and put on great matches too.

“But I feel like we bring the best out of each other. The way those guys see our industry, the way they look at matches, and what it means. We’re just eye-to-eye on everything in that aspect. So those guys are incredible. We’ve been fortunate enough to work a lot of really great talented tag teams, but no disrespect to anyone else, but Usos are on another level, and it’s been so cool to see people show them the love they deserve for the last two years.”

Once again, the New Day are the Smackdown Tag Team Champions, and Big E celebrated with a hilarious post-match workout video on WWE’s website.You can see Big E and the rest of the New Day on Smackdown, which airs Friday at 8 PM / 7 PM CT on Fox.