[ad_1] An exclusive look at how Google designed its Stadia game controllerStan Horaczek,Popular Science We’ve known for months that Google built its own controller for the upcoming Stadia game streaming service. But Popular Science recently got a behind-the-scenes look at the design process, including a glimpse of the “hundreds” of prototypes for the device. “We […]
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Google Stadia controller’s wireless capability will be limited at launch
[ad_1] Since the Stadia controller only uses Bluetooth for setup and connects via WiFi for gameplay, you truly can’t use it without a cable at first. It’s still not clear when wireless play will be available for the other Stadia-compatible devices, but the tech giant told The Verge that it’s focusing on getting wireless right […]
‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ will be a Google Stadia launch title
[ad_1] It’s a significant step for Rockstar — it’s a brand new PC version of a marquee title available through a streaming service. It’s also likely the closest you’ll get to having a mobile version of Rockstar’s modern games, at least for a while. RDR2 simply demands too much processing power and storage from current […]
Watch the Google Stadia event in 10 minutes
[ad_1] The tech giant has also revealed some of the games coming to the platform, including Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red’s upcoming dystopian RPG that stars Keanu Reeves as a supporting character. Mortal Kombat 11 will also be available on Stadia, along with The Elder Scrolls Online, Borderlands 3 and Superhot, among other titles. They’re […]
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ and ‘Mortal Kombat 11’ are coming to Google Stadia
[ad_1] Mortal Kombat 11 will be available on the platform, in November. Google also said Stadia will play home to The Elder Scrolls Online and Borderlands 3. Superhot, which hit Nintendo Switch today, is also coming to Stadia, as is Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle. Among the other games that Google showcased were Windjammers […]
Google’s $10 Stadia Pro plan includes one free game per month
[ad_1] Doronichev emphasized that the Pro service won’t be “all you can eat,” but that for $10 a month, subscribers will get some serious benefits. “To be clear, Stadia Pro is not ‘Netflix for Games’ like some people have mentioned,” he said. “A closer comparison would be like Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus. The […]
Google reveals multiplayer support and other new Stadia details
[ad_1] In addition, the company has confirmed that Stadia will support multiplayer titles, including couch-based coops — in fact, you can use up to four Stadia controllers to play local multiplayer games. Speaking of the Stadia controller, the FAQ says it uses BLE for setup, but it connects via WiFi for gameplay. However, you can […]
Google Stadia may offer publisher-specific subscriptions
[ad_1] According to The Verge, Harrison only spoke briefly about the publisher-specific offerings, so we don’t have many details. He did say they’ll likely live on top of the Stadia Pro subscription, as a kind of premium add-on. Rock Paper Shotgun likens it to buying HBO on top of an existing cable package. Harrison also […]
After Math: We’re not playing around
[ad_1] Google’s upcoming game streaming service sure does look impressive, what with the ability to play console-quality games on virtually any screen in your house. But unless you’ve got a 4K TV, a speedy internet connection and $10 a month on top of the $130 base fee, you might want to stick with the system […]
Watch Google’s Stadia event here at 12PM ET
[ad_1] Google is hosting a Stadia event today, and it’s set to reveal some big news for the game streaming platform, including pricing and launch details as well as some of the games you’ll be able to play. Stadia Connect is taking place just ahead of E3, and less than three months after Google revealed […]