While it’s not fully rolled out yet, the restrictions for accessing the Google Stadia Store are now being lifted entirely. Up until now, you’d have to log into the service using your Google Account, but as announced at the 2022 Google For Games Developer Summit, anyone hoping to access free games, game demos, or just […]
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Stadia update bringing motion controls, a reworked touch gamepad, and more to Android
During its latest APK Insights exploration, 9to5Google has discovered several strings of code in the Android app for Google’s cloud gaming platform (v4.6) that could hint at possible or upcoming features. Today, we’re going to have a look at what was found, and then I’ll give you some thoughts on what I think it all […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Stadia “works” on the Steam Deck, but there’s a problem and it’s kind of a big deal
The moment the Steam Deck hit the market, you knew someone would attempt to load up some cloud gaming services in an effort to get more out of the hardware. Valve’s new handheld is incredible, and early reviews are extremely positive, but it’s not perfect. With that being said, early controller drift was already patched […]
Continue ReadingThe Google for Games Developer Summit returns next month with more Stadia sessions lined up
Google hosts an annual game developer summit pertaining to its efforts in mobile and cloud gaming, and this year on March 15, 2022, at 9 am PT, it returns yet again with more updates. While we have no way of knowing whether or not new technology for Stadia will be announced, it’s still interesting to […]
Continue ReadingStadia Pro subscribers can try Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for free starting today
Google has been running something called “Free Play Days” for a while now, and games like Madden NFL 22, F1 2020, and Rainbow Six Siege have been up for grabs for a weekend in an effort for Stadia to whet gamer’s appetites and inspire them toward purchasing more content on the cloud gaming platform. It’s […]
Continue ReadingYour 5 Stadia Pro games for March include Adam Wolfe, Darksiders Genesis, and more
Stadia Pro subscribers are receiving five free games for the month of March, and while there are some odd choices like Race with Ryan Road Trip Deluxe, which has pretty terrible reviews, there are some real gems like Darksider’s Genesis. The title I’m most excited to try is Adam Wolfe, but that’s because I’m into […]
Continue ReadingMassive Stadia sale includes The Elder Scrolls Online for just $6, Free Chorus demo, more
It’s time to beef up your Stadia catalog! A massive, new Stadia sale lets you grab several AAA games and indies alike for half price or even less. If you’re a Stadia Pro subscriber, you can knock many of the sale prices down even more. The main reason I decided to cover this today is […]
Continue ReadingStadia reassures fans it’s not going anywhere, commits to releasing 100 more games this year
Yesterday, we published news from Business Insider that stated Google had “deprioritized” Stadia in favor of a white-label streaming platform called “Google Stream”. Basically, it’s Stadia’s infrastructure but for companies that wish to leverage it for cloud gaming without slapping the Stadia label on it. Google gets paid, and businesses like Peleton, AT&T, and even […]
Continue ReadingStadia may have been deprioritized in favor of white-label “Google Stream” for companies
According to current and past Stadia employees at Google, the game streaming platform has apparently deprioritized a focus on consumers like you and me and placed most of its efforts on business dealings with companies who want to leverage its technology, if Business Insider‘s latest exclusive is to be believed. Business Insider states that 20% […]
Continue ReadingLife Is Strange and six more games will be free to Stadia Pro subscribers for February
Stadia Pro continues to be a great deal for anyone who subscribes, and February 2022 will be no different. In fact, it may be one of the best months yet, since gamers are getting a total of seven freaking games for their ten bucks this month! Most notable among them are Life is Strange and […]
Continue Reading[U: Claim] Stadia Pro subscribers get 5 games in January to start the new year off right
Anyone with a Stadia Pro subscription for January – whether it was gifted to them for the holidays or otherwise – will be able to add five games to their library for the new year. Adding five games instead of four or three at the start of the year means that Google can better onboard […]
Continue ReadingStadia is giving away a free month of Pro to existing and former subscribers in the U.S.
Well, this is a nice surprise! Google Stadia is gifting existing and former Pro subscribers in the United States (excluding Hawaii and Guam) a free 30-day membership for free as a holiday gift and simultaneously in an effort to get back some users who may have taken a break with their subscription. Coming by way […]
Continue ReadingChorus lands on Stadia, fulfilling the platform’s promise to have 100 games in 2021
Back in February, Google promised that by the end of 2021, Stadia would have 100 games to play, and while that initially seemed like a tall order, this week marks the fulfillment of that wild promise with the release of the long-awaited title Chorus, which happens to be that 100th game! While this doesn’t mean […]
Continue Reading[U] Stadia Pro subscribers are getting a whopping 7 free games for the month of December
Correction: 12/3/21: Google has reached out to let us know that Little Nightmares is not, in fact, being added back into Stadia Pro and that Darksider’s 2 is not leaving Stadia Pro. Instead, Everspace left the Pro lineup on December 1, 2021. We will leave the original article intact below. Google’s game streaming platform, Stadia, […]
Continue ReadingFree Premiere Edition bundle if you buy a game for $29.99 or more for Stadia’s 2nd birthday
Happy second birthday, Google Stadia! Since its launch in 2019, Stadia has seen its ups and downs and has gone through quite a bit of transformation. It’s added many features, and although they didn’t release right when the platform was brought online, Google has done good by gamers and implemented them in a very polished […]
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