The Stadia thread - Google’s new foray into the video game industry

[Silvermoth]

What is Google Stadia? Google's game streaming service explained | GamesRadar+

Google Stadia is Google's game streaming service, which aims to let you play games over the internet on any internet-connected device you already own. All the games, and the hardware itself, sits in the cloud, and you're just streaming the games to your devices - like streaming a movie or TV show on Netflix, just with games instead. What that means is that everything is instant - no download times, no updates, no patches, no nothing - and you'll be able to play games in 4K with HDR at 60fps, and even upscaled to 8K (and 120fps) if you're lucky enough to rock a device that outputs at that resolution. It will also offer cross-platform multiplayer, additional support for local split-screen co-op, and more when it's fully revealed no doubt.


What that means that you as a gamer though, is not having to keep up with the latest physical hardware, like having a top spec PC or the latest games console. Google is positing that all you'll need going forward is Google Stadia.

Of course, that all sounds well and good, but will it work? There are already concerns around internet speeds, buffering and the ability to play games offline via Google Stadia, none of which Google has addressed yet.

I’m intrigued

 

[Lily Adler]

I'm in the wait and see camp.

 

[Gee]

As a PC gamer that likes to install mods, whether for visual improvements (custom HD textures) or better QoL (fast travel from anywhere in Witcher 3), this is a big no for me.

 

[Silvermoth]

It’s good to see more competition in the gaming industry at least. Plus, I think making a console now for the video game demographic is considerably different to having a console begin a decade or more ago and then building on that with new consoles

 

[Havok83]

wow, what a surprise to come into this thread and not see comments automatically poopooing this by saying it wont work

 

[psylockolussus]

I don't even use steam.

I just hope its not gonna have exclusives that I would typically get for Ps4.

 

[Marvolo]

The Nintendo switch's premium controller is my favorite controller of any generation, and this seems to be very very similar so that's great. And I buy 90% of my games digitally. It's just more convenient. So I dont mind this being a streaming console. And Ive got a gaming PC if I feel like modding a game. Price and which games the Stadia gets will determine whether I invest in this newcomer to the console wars.

 

[Zorro]

Interesting name

 

[Lily Adler]

Interesting name

It's kinda like Stadium, but not quite.

 

[Marvolo]

Stadia is the plural of stadium. Tho it's a plural form that's almost never used.

Stadia are where sports games are played and this console will play games of a different sort. It's such a fitting and obvious name for a game console.

 

[Lily Adler]

Stadia is the plural of stadium. Tho it's a plural form that's almost never used.

Stadia are where sports games are played and this console will play games of a different sort. It's such a fitting and obvious name for a game console.

 

[zenith16]

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Confirming the video above

Xbox slams Google Stadia: “they don’t have the content”


7 days ago |
An Xbox exec has slammed Google Stadia, saying that emerging competitors in the gaming market “don’t have the content.” In an interview with The Telegraph, the company’s chief marketing officer has some useful tools at its disposal, but doesn’t have the games to back them up.Read more




source: The Electric Playground Network | EPN & PC Games news and reviews from PCGamesN.com

 

[zenith16]

Google Stadia Price And Games Will Be Revealed In Summer 2019. May 24, 2019 . 11:00am


People curious about the Google Stadia price, initial games, and launch details apparently won’t have to wait much longer for more information.

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source: https://www.siliconera.com/

 

[zenith16]

First Google Stadia Connect Will Be Held On June 6, 2019. June 3, 2019 . 10:00am


A Google Stadia Connect will be held on June 6, 2019, providing information about the service’s launch and pricing in what may be a Nintendo Direct-like format.

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source: Siliconera - Welcome to the Unseen Side of Video Games!

 

[Silvermoth]

Ha, google know a good idea when they steal one. It’s amazing how Nintendo just keeps setting the new standard

 

[Gee]

Google Stadia launches November in 14 countries

 

[Sithborg]

You know what would be a good thing to inspire confidence in your internet gaming service? Not to have youtube drop the quality of your presentation.

Also, maybe have some new games.

Also lol at "Port your Destiny 2 save (pending Sony approval)"

 

[Lily Adler]

Yeah so this is a subscription service where you have to buy the games in a marketplace like Steam, but instead of downloading it to play you stream it from the server. I feel sorry for the poor souls who thought this was like Netflix or Spotify where you simply subscribe and gain access to some games.

 

[zenith16]

Phil Harrison // Google Stadia Interview from YouTube E3 Live with Geoff Keighley
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Phil Harrison Talks About Google’s Stadia with Geoff Keighley at E3 2019
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source:Gameslice E3 2018 YouTube channel

 

[zenith16]

5 days ago
Sorry Bud, But GOOGLE STADIA Is Not The Netflix of Games You Were Hoping For
Many potential Google Stadia users had thought the platform would become the Netflix of games, but as it stands right now, that's not the case.Read more





2 days ago
What Will Happen If GOOGLE STADIA Shuts Down In The Future?
The future of gaming is probably the Google Stadia model, but folks are not yet convinced. The big question is, right now, what will happen should Google give Stadia the boot?Read more



source: GameFragger.com: Video Game News, Reviews, Trailers and more!

 

[MahvelBaby!]

Hard pass

 

[Dugath]

Yeah so this is a subscription service where you have to buy the games in a marketplace like Steam, but instead of downloading it to play you stream it from the server. I feel sorry for the poor souls who thought this was like Netflix or Spotify where you simply subscribe and gain access to some games.

Back when things were rumors I was interested, but now that I know you still have to buy games that you have no real access to, what happens if this goes belly up? I will stick with my xbox as it is a proven platform, my live membership/game pass provides me with so much more than this would. I can't see this going anywhere as they present it currently.

 

[Silvermoth]

Definitely sounding intriguing. I hope it has a library as big as steams with titles like maneater. I would love something that would give me a chance to play more indies

 

[zenith16]

Stadia Founder's Edition Unboxing! - Electric Playground
1.3K views 1 week ago 22 Nov 2019
#Stadia #Google #gaming

Victor Lucas has finally gotten his hands on the Founder's Edition of Google's new cloud gaming platform Stadia. Here's the unboxing!



11/11/2019
GOOGLE STADIA Reveals Initial Launch Lineup Of 12 Games With 14 More Titles Coming By End Of 2019
Google Stadia, Google's new video game streaming service, launches next week on November 19 with 12 games. An additional 14 games will arrive throughout the remainder of the year.Read more





11/18/2019
GOOGLE STADIA Adds 10 More Games To Initial Lineup; FINAL FANTASY XV, GRID & More Will Be Available At Launch
Ahead of the new service's launch tomorrow, Google Stadia has officially revealed that their starting lineup of games will now consist of a total of 22 titles. Hit the jump to check out the full list of games.Read more





Let's Play Google Stadia - Electric Playground
1.6K views 4 days ago

#Google #Stadia #LetsPlay

Google's new cloud gaming service Stadia has launched, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Victor Lucas takes a look in the latest edition of Let's Play and Chat!

Destiny 2

NBA 2K20

Samurai Shodown

Tomb Raider

Gylt

source: The Electric Playground Network | EPN & GameFragger.com: Video Game News, Reviews, Trailers and more!

 

[Lily Adler]

Survey says it's not good.