Google's Cyberpunk 2077 hardware giveaway was apparently so popular that they broke the internet and had to end it early. In addition to Gmail and other Google services experiencing severe outages over the past few days, Stadia itself just turned into Night City as it went dark for many due to a … [Read more...] about Stadia turns into Night City as service sees its first widespread outage
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[Update: Game List] Ubisoft+ is starting to roll out in beta on Google Stadia right now
Update: 9to5Google has published a list of games that you can currently play on Stadia with Ubisoft+. If you want to make full use of your subscription, be sure to use the service directly as well! Assassin’s Creed Odyssey - Stadia Ultimate EditionAssassin’s Creed Valhalla Ultimate EditionFamily … [Read more...] about [Update: Game List] Ubisoft+ is starting to roll out in beta on Google Stadia right now
Vin Diesel fights dinosaurs in ARK 2 (yep) and more Stadia news from the 2020 Game Awards
From a unique adventure based on New Caledonia where a girl possesses wildlife and inanimate objects to Vin Diesel fighting dinosaurs - yes, I just said that - The 2020 Game Awards featured several announcements to whet Stadia fan's appetites for the new year. The platform is really showing its … [Read more...] about Vin Diesel fights dinosaurs in ARK 2 (yep) and more Stadia news from the 2020 Game Awards
Watch Dogs 1 and 2 are now available on Stadia starting at just $10 for Pro subscribers
While most people will have already purchased or are considering the latest entry to the Watch Dogs series - Watch Dogs Legion, that doesn't mean that the first two games aren't worth playing. In fact, while the original had its charms, the second game allowed players to connect with the protagonist … [Read more...] about Watch Dogs 1 and 2 are now available on Stadia starting at just $10 for Pro subscribers
Stadia mainstreams game streams with direct to Youtube broadcasts
Stadia's long-awaited direct to Youtube game streaming feature is beginning to roll out now and no, I couldn't help myself with the title of this article. A normal streaming setup requires a broadcasting software like OBS and can be complicated to set up and manage for the average Joe (sorry, Joe, … [Read more...] about Stadia mainstreams game streams with direct to Youtube broadcasts
Just $11 each on Stadia – Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and Zombie Army 4
Stadia often has 'featured deals' that cycle each week or so. Today, we were surprised to see several popular titles on sale for less next to nothing. As if they weren't doing enough to get people excited about the platform, you can now pick up Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and … [Read more...] about Just $11 each on Stadia – Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and Zombie Army 4
Google Stadia is now available in 8 more European countries
Within the next 24 hours, gamers across Europe will be able to get a taste of Google's cloud gaming platform for the first time! In a blog post this morning, the company announced support for eight new locations, bringing Stadia's total coverage to 29 countries! Previously, it was only available in … [Read more...] about Google Stadia is now available in 8 more European countries
[Update: Available] Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition enters the battlefield on Stadia this week
In just two days, Sega's fanbase will have another title on Google Stadia to enjoy. Joining Football Manager 2020, the publisher will bring their beloved and long-running Valkyria Chronicles series to the platform with the Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition on Tuesday, December 6, 2020. The … [Read more...] about [Update: Available] Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition enters the battlefield on Stadia this week
Become the Employee of the Month when Journey to the Savage Planet comes to Stadia Pro
Last year, just a month after Stadia launched to the public, game developer Typhoon Studios joined Stadia Games and Entertainment, the platform's in-house development team for first-party titles. At that time, I immediately had a feeling that we would eventually see Journey to the Savage Planet land … [Read more...] about Become the Employee of the Month when Journey to the Savage Planet comes to Stadia Pro
Outcasters and Submerged: Hidden Depths are now free on Stadia Pro because 6 games weren’t enough
Stadia ran a Livestream today where they showed off the platform's new Crowd Choice and Crowd Play features which would allow the viewing audience to vote on what the player should do in-game and even join their session straight from the Youtube video! During the event, they also slipped in several … [Read more...] about Outcasters and Submerged: Hidden Depths are now free on Stadia Pro because 6 games weren’t enough
[Update: Available] Chronos: Before the Ashes to return from the dead on Google Stadia, only older and wiser
Update: Now available on the Stadia Store for $29.99 USD! Update: Because the original trailer was uninformative, we've updated the post to use the new explanation trailer. Even though it was uploaded by Xbox, it applies to Stadia too. Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes on the Stadia Store With … [Read more...] about [Update: Available] Chronos: Before the Ashes to return from the dead on Google Stadia, only older and wiser
[Update: Claim]Your Stadia Pro games for December include Everspace, Hitman 2, Into the Breach, and more
On December 1st, you'll be able to claim six new Stadia Pro games for "free" as a part of your subscription! The new games are Into the Breach, HITMAN 2, Kine, Monster Jam Steel Titans, Everspace, and Secret Neighbor. While I'm not particularly interested in monster trucks or the Neighbor series, I … [Read more...] about [Update: Claim]Your Stadia Pro games for December include Everspace, Hitman 2, Into the Breach, and more
