It’s sort of funny when “hard deadlines” simply vanish and get pushed down the road. In the case of the Stadia controller Bluetooth conversion deadline that has been in place for well over a year at this point, it seems Google isn’t too worried about sticking to its guns on the self-imposed deadline of December […]
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PSA: Get your final Stadia controller updates before December 31st
Not long ago, we posted about the looming deadline for converting your Stadia controller over to Bluetooth-only mode. At the end of the year, the tool for changing your controller over will expire, and so will your opportunity to keep your awesome Stadia controller around as a fantastic accessory. Nothing has changed on that front […]
Continue ReadingPSA: Don’t forget to switch your Stadia controller to Bluetooth mode before Dec. 31
Remember Stadia? I still do with a tinge of sadness each time it comes up. Sure, it’s tough to build a new platform, create a successful game studio, and simultaneously upend an entire industry, but I think Google should have stuck with it far longer than they did. Stadia was an awesome services from a […]
Continue ReadingYouTube “Playables” seek to fill Google’s gaming void post-Stadia, will likely only be simple titles
Google is apparently obsessed with gaming. As I’ve said in the past, they even have some really talented game developers on staff creating small games like the I/O experience, but they can’t help but squander that talent. With the death of Stadia, this was most apparent, and I’m nearly convinced the company will never lean […]
Continue ReadingStadia Exclusive game ‘Gylt’ is getting a second lease on life with upcoming Steam release
A handful of games that launched on Google’s now defunct Stadia cloud gaming platform (rest in peace) were unfortunate enough to never again see the light of day once it shut down. However, for a select few, they’re getting a new lease on life in other places. Today, a Steam listing for the Stadia exclusive […]
Continue ReadingI guess Stadia’s technology really won’t go on to do better things after all, but maybe Google will
As someone who was initially excited about the possibilities of Google Stadia, I was disappointed when it was announced that the consumer-facing side of the platform would be shutting down. At that time, Google Cloud’s “Immersive Stream for Games” white-label B2B technology was said to be “going on to do greater things“. Unfortunately, due to […]
Continue ReadingYes! 8BitDo is adding Stadia Controller support for Nintendo Switch
When Google announced that it would allow users to unlock their Stadia controllers Bluetooth capabilities for use with other platforms, I was over the moon. To this day, my Stadia hardware is my absolute favorite gaming controller to use. The idea of using my three controllers with our newly acquired Nintendo Switch got me really […]
Continue ReadingNow that Google Stadia has shut down, Crayta is following suit
While Crayta was one of Stadia’s first exclusive games and gave players a world of their own to create and explore together (prop hunt was a load of fun!), it seems it will no longer be available to play. Ever since Google’s cloud gaming platform shut down last month, the unique title had a whole […]
Continue ReadingAmazon is offering ex-Stadia users a new cloud to call home with two free months of Luna [USA]
Now that Google Stadia is gone but not forgotten, refugees from the defunct cloud gaming platform are desperately seeking a new place to call home. Sure, they could go back to lengthy download and update times via traditional PC or console gaming, but most of them still have the desire to see cloud gaming permeate […]
Continue ReadingDestiny 2 Stadia refugees can claim a free month of Nvidia GeForce NOW Priority membership
It looks like Bungie, the creator of Destiny 2 is reaching out via email to a bunch of its players whose accounts previously resided in Google Stadia’s cloud servers prior to the service’s shutdown to offer them some refuge. As you can see in this email seen below, Stadia is directly mentioned by the game […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 211: Stadia’s death gives way to new life in cloud gaming
This week, we felt it was only fitting to not only discuss Stadia’s final death, but also the cloud gaming revolution it looks to have started. While many of the main players in the cloud gaming space have been around for quite some time, Google’s efforts with Stadia brought the idea of streaming games to […]
Continue ReadingThe Gaming Preferred toggle for Nest Wifi in the Google Home app disappears with Stadia
I still remember back in 2020 when Google added a “Gaming Preferred” option to the Home app for Nest Wifi users. I was so stoked that they were giving special Stadia-focused attention to non-Stadia apps in an effort to support its cloud gaming initiative. While just a quick flick toggle that prioritized your bandwidth to […]
Continue ReadingIt looks like converted Bluetooth Stadia controllers will get firmware updates through 2023
As we mourn the demise of Stadia once and for all today, we are all at least a bit comforted by the fact that Google has created a clear and simple method for updating the firmware on your Stadia controllers to convert them over to a more-standard Bluetooth controller. Once completed, your Stadia controller will […]
Continue ReadingYou can now officially unlock your Stadia controller
Last week, Google bid farewell to the world of streamed gaming with one final gift for the faithful members of the Stadia Community. The promise was an unlocking tool for Stadia controllers that would allow you to use it as a Bluetooth controller for other gaming platforms. As promised, the announcement has arrived today that […]
Continue ReadingStadia says farewell with a beautiful parting gift for its players
Update: You can now unlock your Stadia controller and enable Bluetooth mode. Learn more. So, I bought my kids a Nintendo Switch for Christmas. Prior to that, the only real gaming that went on in our home was mobile apps on Chromebooks and, of course, Stadia. While there wasn’t a huge selection of kid-friendly games […]
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