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Stadia users can now try the service over cellular
After a long wait, Google has started testing cellular streaming on Stadia.
On Mixer's last day, all eyes were on Twitch
On Mixer's last day streaming, everyone was getting ready to jump to Twitch.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will include xCloud streaming in September
In a blog post, Xbox chief Phil Spencer explained that xCloud will be available “at no additional cost” for Game Pass Ultimate members. If you need a refresher, Ultimate is the premium tier that includes both the console and PC version of Game Pass — which have slightly different libraries — and Xbox Live Gold, the subscription service that’s required to play console titles online.
Watch Google's Stadia Connect event here at 1PM ET
Expect to learn about exclusives and third-party games that are bound for Stadia.
NVIDIA brings its Instagram-style game filters to GeForce Now
It will also start automatically capturing highlights for you in 'Destiny 2.'
The Stadia Controller finally works wirelessly with Android phones
Time to say goodbye to that clunky cable.
Razer’s Kishi is the Switch-style phone controller I've been waiting for
Razer's Kishi is an easy recommendation if you want a Gamevice-style peripheral. But if you're comparing the device to a full-size controller and phone clip, there's no clear-cut winner.
Stadia Pro members get six free games in June
Google is giving Stadia Pro subscribers twice as many free games as usual in June, including 'Elder Scrolls Online' and 'Superhot.'
Amazon's multiplayer Pac-Man game is made for Twitch streaming
Amazon's upcoming live Pac-Man will let you play it directly inside the game's Twitch streaming channel.
Stadia's game controller finally works wirelessly on your computer
Google's Stadia controller now works wirelessly when you're playing on the web -- you won't have to plug in just to play on your PC.
Google is working on 4K/HDR streaming to Android TV for Stadia
Recent updates to the Stadia Android app show Google is working on some new features: sharing game captures as a link, 4K/HDR-quality playback on Android TV and a built-in messenger.
GeForce Now loses Microsoft, Warner Bros. games on April 24th
NVIDIA's GeForce Now gaming service continues to bleed titles as Microsoft, Warner Bros. and others pull their catalogs.
Twitch's Mod View puts all of its moderation tools in one place
Behind every successful Twitch channel, there's at least one person who's there to moderate chat. The best mods create a safe space where everyone in a community can express themselves. It's not an easy job, but in an attempt to make it a bit more manageable, Twitch is introducing a new channel mode interface called Mod View.
Google discounts its Stadia starter pack for the first time
With Doom Eternal launching today, Google is offering its first-ever discount on Stadia. For today only, you can get $30 off the Stadia Premiere Edition, making it $99 instead of $129. The bundle comes with everything you need to start playing, including a controller, Chromecast Ultra and three months of Stadia Pro.
Samsung shuts down its PC-to-mobile game streaming on March 27th
We hope you weren't counting on Samsung's PlayGalaxy Link to play your PC games on your phone. Samsung has quietly announced (so quietly that most didn't notice the news in late February) that it's shutting down the game streaming service on March 27th. The Korean tech giant didn't explain why besides "internal policy changes," but it hoped the closure would let it "more effectively focus its resources" toward new products.
Google details what you need to play Stadia games in 4K on the web
Now that you can play Google Stadia games in 4K on the web, you're probably wondering just what you need to see the game streaming service reach its visual potential. The company is happy to help -- although it might be disappointing for some would-be players. It recently posted requirements, and the main demand is a Chromebook or Windows PC that can decode video in Google's preferred VP9 format, a 4K display to match and enough bandwidth to handle the "best visual quality" option. Stadia won't be too picky about the overall power of your computer, then.
'Doom Eternal' won't be true 4K on Stadia despite early promises
When Google unveiled Stadia, id Software proudly proclaimed that Doom Eternal would be a marquee title that ran in "true 4K" on the game streaming service. Flash forward a year, however, and that's no longer true. A launch data sheet for Doom Eternal has revealed that the Stadia version of the hellish first-person shooter will run at 1800p upscaled to 4K. That's still much higher-resolution than 1080p and will include perks like 60 frames per second and HDR, but it also means you won't get better performance than an Xbox One X player.
Google's latest Stadia game studio will be run by a 'God of War' veteran
Google is opening another Stadia studio to create originals for its game streaming service, and it's once again tapping big-name talent to boost its chances of success. The company is adding a team in Playa Vista, California that will be run by Shannon Studstill, the former head of God of War developer SIE Santa Monica Studio -- not far away, we'd add.
Google may add free trials and YouTube streaming to Stadia soon
At this point, it's safe to say Google's Stadia streaming service hasn't had the smoothest launch. Between missing features and less than stellar performance, the platform is, at the moment, more about future promise than current potential. However, it appears at least some of the features Google talked about at launch may soon make their way to Stadia users. Digging into the code of the latest Stadia app update, 9to5Google found evidence Google could add free Stadia Pro trials and other features soon.
Twitch built a tool to help new players understand 'League of Legends'
Jumping into a game like League of Legends is not for the faint of heart. Between a notoriously toxic community and the almost endless complexity of the game itself, there are a lot of hurdles new players have to conquer before they can start enjoying the MOBA. But Twitch hopes it can help solve at least the latter problem with a new extension that details the state of a match at any time. The hope is that the tool will both make the game easier to learn, as well as foster more interaction between streamers and viewers.