Chrome will receive Gamepad, Microphone and Webcam support

Google developer Advocate Paul Kinlan announced at the Develop conference in Liverpool that Chrome is going to get a number of Game-friendly features in Q1-Q2 2012 – specifically Gamepad support (joining Firefox) along with native Webcam and Microphone support.


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