Well, this is just plain sad. Anyone concerned with video game preservation will really be bummed out to learn that Outcasters, a Stadia-exclusive title will not survive the service’s shutdown. In a tweet this week, Splash Damage, the game’s developer, sent out a final farewell and thank you to gamers, and stated that it currently […]
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Google is actually considering enabling classic Bluetooth support for your Stadia controllers
As we’ve reported on all week since the news broke, Google Stadia is shutting down in January, and with it, troves of people – myself included – have the company’s gaming controller, but no idea what to do with it. The platform’s technology, which is called Immersive Stream for Games, will likely go on to […]
Continue ReadingExport your Stadia save games now as developers are working on ways to transfer them
Welp, the storm has come and gone (yes, Hurricane Ian just missed me in Florida!) and Google Stadia is officially on its way out. As we’ve previously covered, its technology – Immersive Stream for Games – will go on to do great things, according to Google, but no one really cares anymore as it was […]
Continue ReadingStadia’s technology will go on to do greater things, but no one really cares anymore
If the “hailstorm” on Twitter is any indication, you’ve all already heard the news that Google is officially “winding down” its cloud gaming service, Stadia. Across the board, there are mixed emotions and while we covered all of the details regarding game and hardware refunds, access to your Pro library, and more yesterday, I wanted […]
Continue ReadingJust like that, Google pulls the plug on Stadia
Four years. That’s all it took for Google to make the long-rumored decision to shut down the company’s innovative streaming game service. Stadia VP and General Manager Phil Harrison took to the Google Blog just a bit ago to break the news to the world. While deep down, many of us were anticipating this day, […]
Continue Reading[Opinion] Here’s why I’m not worried if Amazon Luna snatched up Assassin’s Creed Mirage exclusivity
Update: I’ve changed that title of the article to better reflect that this was an opinion piece. Amazon Luna does not have exclusive rights to Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and there is no update on this situation yet. I’ve also changed “that” to “if” in the title to reflect the fact that this has not been […]
Continue ReadingYour Stadia Pro games for October include Arcade Paradise, Slaycation, Drawful 2, more
It’s that time again! Stadia is gearing up to offer yet another six games for Pro subscribers who want to add to their library. Starting October 1, 2022, you can claim a handful of titles, and while none of them are particularly impactful for those seeking AAA games, there are plenty of great indie and […]
Continue ReadingAccess to the Stadia-driven Resident Evil Village demo offered by Capcom will soon expire
Stadia’s white label service called “Immersive Stream for Games” has been a thing for a while now, and since the shock has died down that the company was not solely focused on the consumer, its B2B solution has gone on to become a powerhouse for letting third parties demo content to their customers using Google’s […]
Continue ReadingYour Stadia Pro games for September include Tri6, Spiritfarer, Overcooked, and more
In just one week, Stadia Pro subscribers can claim an extra five games for their library! As usual, Google is giving away a good, big handful of enticing titles to encourage new users to sign up for its cloud streaming platform and to reward existing members for their loyalty. Starting September 1, 2022, you can […]
Continue ReadingYou’ll soon be able to trial some Stadia games until you unlock certain achievements
According to Gamedeveloper.com, Google Stadia is now testing a new feature with its click-to-play game trials. Instead of just and only playing until the timer expires (these are normally 60-120 minutes depending on the game), you can now play until you’ve unlocked a certain achievement. This achievement milestone is of course determined by the game’s […]
Continue ReadingYou can now launch AAA games with one click directly from a Google search
First discovered by Bryant Chappel of The Nerf Report and then demonstrated on Twitter, you can now perform a Google Search for any game to see if it’s available on one of the popular cloud gaming services that have come to dominance in the past few years. If you find that the Knowledge Panel for […]
Continue ReadingAction RPG Puzzler ‘Dungeons & Gravestone’ is coming to Google Stadia
An interesting, new title called Dungeons & Gravestone is apparently coming to Google Stadia. In this unique, action RPG puzzler, you’ll brave what look to be procedurally generated dungeons (We will confirm this as soon as possible) as your life energy slowly drains the longer you stay and delve. Upgrading your equipment with treasures you […]
Continue ReadingStadia launches ‘Party Stream’ to let you livestream gameplay to your closest friends
Stadia has had plenty of innovative livestreaming methods for quite some time now, like sharing live gameplay directly to the largest video platform for sharing in the world – YouTube. This is possible because Google owns both, and the seamless integration is a magical thing. However, being able to share what you’re playing with just […]
Continue ReadingStadia’s technology to be used for immersive AR and VR headset experiences as well
Google first announced its ‘Immersive Stream’ technology back in March, and since then, the white label B2B solution has been the center of much controversy regarding the consumer-facing version of Stadia. However, the company has made it clear that the new initiative isn’t really new at all, has always been the plan, and does not […]
Continue ReadingDungeons of Naheulbeuk, From Space, and Kickstarter fan favorite ‘Outbreak’ coming to Stadia
At absolutely every turn, I’m looking for ways to support my fellow indie game devs, and today’s news does bring a smile to my face (insert meme here, I guess). A project called Outbreak: Contagious Memories is launching on Kickstarter soon, and its loyal fans have taken to swarm the Stadia Community blog to show […]
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