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
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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
Stadia Pro users need to claim this game before the decade ends as 2 new free titles roll out January 1
As we wrap up 2019 and an entire decade, movement on Stadia continues to push forward full steam ahead. Though Google only promised a singular free game for Pro users each month, they've doubled-down on this each month since Stadia became official. Two free games were available at launch in … [Read more...] about Stadia Pro users need to claim this game before the decade ends as 2 new free titles roll out January 1
You can now play Google Stadia on all Chromecast Ultras
Google has more good news for everyone with early access to Stadia. In a tweet last week, the official Google Stadia account announced an over-the-air firmware update that will allow for existing Chromecast Ultra devices to work with Stadia. This is great news for Stadia users like me who have … [Read more...] about You can now play Google Stadia on all Chromecast Ultras
Stadia turns one month old and I have some thoughts [VIDEO]
Stadia has just rolled over the one month mark since launch, and in that time, many things have been corrected, added, and cleaned up. More games have arrived, more of the initial, promised features have shown up, and the early wrinkles have already started ironing themselves out. It feels … [Read more...] about Stadia turns one month old and I have some thoughts [VIDEO]
Stadia gets yet another feature that was missing from its launch
We've talked about Stadia's rocky start out of the gate quite a few times before, so I won't spend much time rehashing all that. As long as you know that Stadia arrived at launch day without all the cool features Google promised that set it apart from more traditional consoles, you're kind of up to … [Read more...] about Stadia gets yet another feature that was missing from its launch
The CLAW – a clip to make playing Stadia better on your phone – sold out in 24 hours
Of all the things I was surprised about with Stadia in the first days, I suppose playing on my Pixel 4XL was the most surprising. I'm not sure why, but I just felt like cramming a big game like Destiny on my phone would be a bad experience. As it turned out, in the early stages of my testing, that … [Read more...] about The CLAW – a clip to make playing Stadia better on your phone – sold out in 24 hours
Stadia to introduces a new way to get players up to speed
Starting today, the folks over at Stadia will be rolling out a regular series of posts called Stadia Savepoint, aimed at keeping new and existing Stadia users updated on all the things that are happening with the fledgling gaming platform. With a new console, there's a lot to keep up with. With a … [Read more...] about Stadia to introduces a new way to get players up to speed
Google adds 3 new big games to Stadia this week
Just yesterday I was making the point that Stadia needs two things more than anything else to succeed in the gaming space: games and players. All the cool tech, features, and abilities of cloud gaming mean nothing without those two key ingredients. Almost as if on queue, Google is announcing … [Read more...] about Google adds 3 new big games to Stadia this week
Google is gifting Stadia Founders an additional Buddy Pass – why it matters
Part of what made the initial buy-in intruiging for the Founder's Edition of Stadia was the 3-month Buddy Pass that would allow a friend to enjoy 90 days of gaming along with you for free. Sure, the ability to snag your gamer name, the unique controller color, and early access to the new gaming … [Read more...] about Google is gifting Stadia Founders an additional Buddy Pass – why it matters
