It's been six months since Google dropped the hammer on the company's in-house game development platform. With the "winding down" of Stadia Games & Entertainment, many were quick to postulate that this could be the beginning of the end for Google's streaming gameplay server. However, six months … [Read more...] about Google preparing to white label Stadia game streaming service
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Stadia is preparing to let you use your phone as a game controller on Android TV devices
In addition to being able to use third-party game controllers on your TV with Stadia to play your favorite titles, Google's game streaming platform is now adding the option to connect up your phone as a controller for Android TV users, according to 9to5Google's latest APK teardown of the app. With … [Read more...] about Stadia is preparing to let you use your phone as a game controller on Android TV devices
Stadia for Android TV’s biggest advantage is an easy one to overlook
We did a video not long ago taking a look at the long-awaited Stadia app for Android/Google TV. While Google launched the new (and quite popular) Chromecast with Google TV back in October, Stadia's official arrival only happened last month. It was a conundrum that didn't help Stadia out in the … [Read more...] about Stadia for Android TV’s biggest advantage is an easy one to overlook
AT&T subscribers can score 6 months of Stadia Pro and a $20 gaming bundle
The future of Stadia and the strategy behind its roadmap still eludes me but whatever the plan, Google appears to be pulling out all the stops to get the streaming service in front of more users with every passing day. General users can claim a month of Stadia Pro on the platform's website at any … [Read more...] about AT&T subscribers can score 6 months of Stadia Pro and a $20 gaming bundle
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is now available on Stadia with excellent action RPG combat
Fans of the Ys series can now pick up Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on the Stadia Store for more action RPG goodness! For those unfamiliar, Ys is a long-running action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom that began in 1987 alongside series like Star Ocean, Final Fantasy, and the Tales Of series' and chronicles a … [Read more...] about Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is now available on Stadia with excellent action RPG combat
Hands-on with Stadia on the Chromecast with Google TV [VIDEO]
Finally! Google has finally launched the official Stadia app for Google/Android TV. Naming issues aside between Google TV and Android TV, it is great to see Stadia arrive on the Chromecast that everyone actually wants to buy. I'm tempted to skip past the part where I say this should have been in … [Read more...] about Hands-on with Stadia on the Chromecast with Google TV [VIDEO]
Your Stadia Pro games for July include Moonlighter, Terraria, and more
Stadia Pro subscribers can claim four new titles in just a few days on July 1, 2021, adding to their already impressive library of games that require no downloads, updates, or installs. This month's content includes Moonlighter, Street Power Football, Terraria, and The Darkside Detective. Remember, … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for July include Moonlighter, Terraria, and more
Google Stadia arrives on Google TV, expanding its reach to millions more
Yesterday, Google officially released its Stadia application for Google TV and Android TV devices. The long-awaited game streaming service could previously be accessed via your Chrome browser, Android, iOS devices, and so on. More importantly, the app has been available on Google's Chromecast Ultra … [Read more...] about Google Stadia arrives on Google TV, expanding its reach to millions more
Some users can celebrate Stadia’s release on Google TV with 50% off of its controllers
Google's new Chromecast with Google TV has become extremely valuable. Not only is it a fantastic replacement for the Chromecast Ultra (provided you purchase the additional Ethernet adapter on the Google Store to ensure your 4K speeds. Now, it's also a game console! The company is sending out emails … [Read more...] about Some users can celebrate Stadia’s release on Google TV with 50% off of its controllers
I canceled my Stadia Pro subscription and now I play Stadia more than ever
Today, I'm going to say something that I imagine will be seen as fairly controversial among Stadia fans. Last month, I went ahead and canceled my Stadia Pro subscription, but not because I no longer believe in Google's cloud gaming service. Instead, I did so as yet another one of my experiments. We … [Read more...] about I canceled my Stadia Pro subscription and now I play Stadia more than ever
Stadia app for Google TV is available for early download, but that’s as far as you’ll get
Just a few weeks ago, Google officially announced that Stadia would officially be supported on Chromecast with Google TV as well as Shield TV, several televisions, and even MIBOX 3 and 4 on June 23, 2021. Today, we're just two days from that deadline, and the company has made the Stadia app … [Read more...] about Stadia app for Google TV is available for early download, but that’s as far as you’ll get
Madden NFL 22 will touchdown on Google Stadia on the same day as other platforms
The popular, titular Football game for the new year will officially release on Google Stadia day-and-date with other platforms. While Madden NFL 22 will release worldwide on August 20th for PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4 with dual entitlement for consoles (which allows buyers to upgrade to the Xbox … [Read more...] about Madden NFL 22 will touchdown on Google Stadia on the same day as other platforms
