There are pros and cons to Stadia if we look at it objectively. It runs extremely well on Chromecast, in a browser, and on supported phones. The controller is wonderful and the service allows for all sorts of 3rd party controllers as well. The interface is simple and easy to navigate and the … [Read more...] about You can now play Stadia on any Android device without a controller
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As Stadia Pro trials are ending, here’s what happens if you cancel
Stadia launched back in November of 2019 with a few hiccups here and there. In the months since, Stadia has done a decent job of adding more features and games, though we still think there's much work to be done. The platform currently feels like the best way to stream games from a general … [Read more...] about As Stadia Pro trials are ending, here’s what happens if you cancel
Stadia is now available on these non-Pixel phones
Stadia is still our favorite platform for streaming games around the office. Sure, I've been a little down on Google's gaming service for the past few weeks, but let's be honest, NVIDIA GeForce NOW sort of came our with guns blazing and stole the show a little bit. Regardless of the fact that I … [Read more...] about Stadia is now available on these non-Pixel phones
5 new games announced for Google Stadia and three are exclusives
Right off the bat, I'm going to say that I hope to write more articles like this with much greater frequency as 2020 progresses. With the launch of NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Microsoft's Project xCloud looming, Stadia cannot afford to continue dripping games out here and there. They've previously … [Read more...] about 5 new games announced for Google Stadia and three are exclusives
The free Stadia Base tier may not arrive for a few months, and that is a problem
Cloud gaming services are really only beginning to take root in the collective mind of the internet. Though many services have been around for years (including the recently launched GeForce NOW that was in beta for a while), it seems the big players in the gaming industry are just now beginning to … [Read more...] about The free Stadia Base tier may not arrive for a few months, and that is a problem
Upcoming NVIDIA GeForce Now Chromebook support could be trouble for Stadia
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
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
