We’re coming down the home stretch, now. In just about one week from today, Stadia will be officially upon us and ready for launch. We’ve been excited by its impending arrival for months and the lineup of games has only grown over that same time. As it turns out, however, the games that have been […]
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Google’s Stadia app shows up in the Play Store and shows off more of the UI
We’re coming down the final stretch with Stadia’s launch at this point. In just 12 days, gamers who’ve already jumped on board with Google’s streaming game platform will be able to begin leveraging the service to their heart’s content, and we’ll all know exactly how well this entire cloud gaming effort is going to actually […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Stadia gets a surprise release date reveal at Google’s hardware event
At this week’s Google hardware event, most of the hardware on offer was leaked before the doors even opened. With little to be surprised by, everyone headed into the show with the hopes that there would be a surprise or two that had yet to be uncovered, and it turns out Stadia was the one […]
Continue ReadingChrome is adding a much-needed feature for XBOX and PS4 controllers for Stadia
One of the coolest features of Stadia will be the way Google’s own controller will handle communications with the game server. Instead of plugging the controller directly into your gaming device – be it your Chromebook, phone or tablet – users will be able to set the controller up to communicate directly with the same […]
Continue ReadingPartial Stadia on-screen UI for Chromecast shown in photo from Gamescom booth
Gamescom is in full swing and the Stadia booth is right in the middle of the action, displaying Google’s streaming game platform to the most critical of gamers during the conference. We’ve been scouring for hands-on videos and real impressions from the booth and have yet to see very much being reported. Whether it is […]
Continue Reading3rd-gen Chromecast could be Stadia’s secret weapon
News surrounding Google’s Stadia game streaming platform is in full force with the latest Stadia Connect having recently aired and Google’s strong presence at Gamescom happening right now. We’re expecting to see more real-world hands-on coverage from the show in Germany, but what we’ve seen so far tells us that Stadia is legit, the game […]
Continue ReadingToday’s Stadia Connect further reinforces developer excitement around the platform
Today at Google’s Stadia Connect, a ton of new titles were announced for Stadia and we’re extremely excited about a few of those, including Watchdogs 3, Super Hot, and Cyberpunk 2077. While new game titles were clearly the theme for this Stadia Connect, I was actually more struck by some of the comments in the […]
Continue ReadingJoin the Chrome Unboxed Stadia Connect watch party: Live @ 1 PM EDT
Later today, we will get our next look at Google’s new streaming game platform Stadia. The latest “Connect” event is set to focus heavily on the games and we’re taking a break from the Chrome OS grind to see what’s new. Won’t you join us? We’ll be hanging out on Twitter and doing a little […]
Continue ReadingWhat to expect from Stadia Connect this Monday at 1PM EST
We’ve been excited about the upcoming Stadia Connect since we caught wind of the event back in late July. Knowing that there was another Stadia Connect is only half the story, though, as what Google plans to actually reveal has been a bit of a mystery. Will we get a peek at the UI? Will […]
Continue ReadingGet yourself Stadia-ready with this Chromecast Ultra deal
If you had asked me a year ago whether you should upgrade to the 4K Chromecast Ultra, I would likely have told you to save your money. Unless you’re a UHD videophile, it’s likely that you don’t consume a lot of media in the ultra-high-definition, 4K format. Fast forward to today and 4K televisions can […]
Continue ReadingCould Google’s Stadia chime the rebirth of the Chromebit?
Bear with me for a few moments as I let my theory materialize onto the page. In just a few months, Google will release Stadia to the world and potentially change the landscape of gaming as we know it. Among the many benefits of Google’s streaming game service is the ability to play on a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s next Stadia Connect teased in ad, coming soon with more details
In a Reddit thread just a few days old, user sofaspy has posted a screenshot that showcases an ad that you may have begin seeing soon in your social media feeds if you’ve shown interest in the past, and the ad hints quite strongly that the next Stadia Connect could be soon: perhaps as soon […]
Continue ReadingAt E3 2019, Google Stadia Performance Impresses
I’ve spent the past few days reading article after article and watching a handful of YouTube videos of Stadia running Doom Eternal in real time and, as I’ve posited in the past, come away feeling like Google is going to pull this whole game streaming idea off in a big way.
Continue ReadingWhy I Think Google Stadia Will Be The Real Deal
When it comes to gaming, Chromebooks are simply never in the conversation. Without an OS that is targeted for big title games and hardware that isn’t built for high-end gaming, Chromebooks just aren’t the choice for anyone if gaming is a big part of the reason for purchase. While Android gaming brought about a much […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Stadia Details Coming This Week: Pricing, Games, Launch Date
It probably goes without saying that we here at Chrome Unboxed are genuinely pumped about Stadia – Google’s cloud streaming game service coming later this year. Up to this point, details have been scant on pricing, available games, and a launch date, but it looks like all that is about to change on Thursday.
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