Sure, it's been a heavy dose of game streaming news today, but NVIDIA's announcement yesterday was quite significant and important for cloud-based game streaming. While not a perfect solution or perfect execution, GeForce NOW offers some unique advantages over Google's Stadia and possibly over … [Read more...] about Upcoming NVIDIA GeForce Now Chromebook support could be trouble for Stadia
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NVIDIA GeForce Now aims to take on Stadia with unique $5 approach to cloud gaming
NVIDIA's approach to cloud gaming isn't exactly a new venture for the company. In fact, GeForce NOW has been around in one way or another for about 8 years. Many have taken stabs at cloud gaming and game streaming from your personal computer has been a thing for even longer. What NVIDIA is doing … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GeForce Now aims to take on Stadia with unique $5 approach to cloud gaming
As a platform, Stadia is simply unmatched for web-based game streaming
I spent a good bit of my weekend revisiting the options available to me for streaming games online. After seeing some news about NVidia's GForce Now possibly being available soon for only $5 a month, it got me wondering again about the viability of other streaming services that look to leverage … [Read more...] about As a platform, Stadia is simply unmatched for web-based game streaming
Yes, a clear Stadia controller exists. No, you can’t have it.
I'm a fan of conceptual stuff. I like seeing cars that are never going to be for sale or laptops that have wacky features that will never get produced. I like this stuff because I like the feeling that the people responsible for bringing us new tech products aren't confined only to the things they … [Read more...] about Yes, a clear Stadia controller exists. No, you can’t have it.
Google Stadia’s latest Savepoint post lacks the one thing we were really hoping for
As we inch closer to February 2020, Stadia has released the latest post under the Savepoint monicker and is highlighting all the new stuff on the way. For one, a new partnership with European broadband provider BT will see broadband packages being bundled along with Stadia for customers of the … [Read more...] about Google Stadia’s latest Savepoint post lacks the one thing we were really hoping for
This is the affordable Stadia controller phone mount you should buy
In a world dominated by sales, advertising, and more selection than most of us can even fully comprehend, it is rare that I can title a post this simple and this direct. However, that is exactly the case today and I'm excited to share the quick story behind this new phone mount option for the … [Read more...] about This is the affordable Stadia controller phone mount you should buy
Google and Verizon team up to give Stadia Premiere Editions to new Fios customers
For the select few that have access to Fios and its high-speed fiberoptic network, Verizon has made it a point to sweeten the pot for new users signing up for the service. Past perks included free Chromebooks or a month YouTube TV on the house. More recent and still in effect is Verizon's Dinsey+ on … [Read more...] about Google and Verizon team up to give Stadia Premiere Editions to new Fios customers
We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
The experience of playing video games on Google's new cloud gaming platform - Stadia - is something that is hard to wrap your head around. The way you can switch between devices seamlessly or purchase a game and start playing immediately without any downloads is amazing. And yet, even with all this … [Read more...] about We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
The Chrome Cast 44: next-gen Chromebooks, Stadia and Steam on Chrome OS
As always, it was a packed week on The Chrome Cast this week. Coming off a crazy, busy, and exciting time in Las Vegas last week for CES 2020, we're still buzzing about all the new Chromebooks we saw. While you'll need to listen to last week's podcast to get all the info on those devices, we spend … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 44: next-gen Chromebooks, Stadia and Steam on Chrome OS
Google announces more games and features on the way for Stadia in 2020
In the short time that Stadia has been officially available, there have been many announcements and new features added. As a matter of fact, in thier first community post of the year, the folks behind Google's streaming game platform took a moment to reflect on all that has been delivered in the … [Read more...] about Google announces more games and features on the way for Stadia in 2020
Apparently you can buy the Stadia Controller in the Google Store if you know where to look
The Stadia Controller is one of the best gaming controllers that I have ever used. I will admit, I am not a big gamer but do I appreciate good design and the Stadia controller is a design achievement. If you bought a Founders or Premier Edition bundle, you will have received one of these controllers … [Read more...] about Apparently you can buy the Stadia Controller in the Google Store if you know where to look
Google testing non-Pixel phones for use with Stadia
One of the coolest premises Google's Stadia operates under is the idea of taking your AAA game titles on the road with you by virtue of playing on a phone or tablet. The problem thus far is the lack of availability on anything other than the Pixel line of phones. With Google's own handsets making … [Read more...] about Google testing non-Pixel phones for use with Stadia
