Google Stadia vs. Shadow
Google Stadia and Shadow are two very different game-streaming services. Here, we've outlined the key differences between the two to help you make a decision.
Google Stadia vs. Nvidia GeForce Now
Stadia promises to change how we play games, but Nvidia's GeForce Now should have Google worried. Here, we pitted the cloud gaming services against one another.
Google Stadia and GeForce Now cloud streaming services are coming to LG TVs
Two major cloud streaming services are coming to LG TVs later this year, signaling a healthy outlook for the technology's future.
OtterBox’s new Xbox mobile gaming accessories signal a cloud gaming revolution
OtterBox has a new line of mobile gaming products designed around Microsoft's cloud gaming service.
Microsoft’s cloud gaming service coming to iOS and PC in spring 2021
Microsoft's cloud gaming service will come to PC and iOS in spring 2021, as well as expand to new markets.
Google’s Stadia turns a year old. What went right? What went wrong?
The transition to cloud streaming hasn’t been as smooth as some were expecting or hoping -- especially for Google Stadia.
Everything to know about Amazon’s game streaming service Luna
Here's every detail on Amazon's Luna cloud streaming service, from how it works to how much it will cost and what games it has.
Every game coming to Amazon’s Luna at launch
Here are all the games Amazon's Luna game streaming service will have at launch. They are available with a Luna+ subscription.
Here’s what Amazon’s Luna means for you
Amazon's Luna gives players a new streaming option with perks impressive enough to compete with xCloud or Google Stadia.
Apple files a patent for on-demand cloud gaming services
Apple recently filed a patent for an on-demand 5G cloud gaming service that could be similar in scope to Google Stadia, Xbox Game Pass, or PlayStation Now.
Nvidia GeForce Now review (in-depth): Great cloud gaming on a budget
Nvidia's GeForce Now is a cloud gaming service that offers access to games rendered on Nvidia's cloud hardware. It's not perfect, but it is affordable.
Apple says cloud gaming apps like Google Stadia violate iOS app store rules
Apple has confirmed that it doesn't allow cloud gaming services such as Google Stadia and Microsoft Project xCloud since they violate iOS guidelines.
Nvidia GeForce Now gains Ubisoft titles as Microsoft and Warner Bros. pull games
Publishers such as Xbox and Warner Bros. continue to pull games from Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service as the tech company forms official partnerships.
What is GeForce Now?
GeForce Now is a unique new streaming service, allowing users to play games that they already own on other storefronts and access a free version of the service.
Google Stadia review: The revolution isn’t now
Google Stadia is a cloud gaming platform that plays games remotely and beams them to your device through the Internet. Stadia delivers much of what it promised, including console-quality gaming on smartphones, but its success comes with plenty of caveats.
Games are leaving GeForce Now just as the cloud gaming service gets started
Nvidia's GeForce Now game-streaming service has lost another game: The Long Dark. It joins a growing list of titles removed after previously being available.
Facebook might take on Google Stadia thanks to its recent acquisition
Facebook announced that it is increasing its video game portfolio with the acquisition of PlayGiga, a cloud gaming company. The report first broke after Spanish business newspaper Cinco Dias reported that Facebook purchased the European-based startup company for $78 million.
Valve appears to be working on its own Google Stadia cloud-gaming competitor
A Valve code shows off hints of what could be a Steam Cloud Gaming platform in the works. It may help Valve compete with Google Stadia and other inbound platforms. A move by Valve to introduce Steam Cloud Gaming makes perfect sense, and it's almost a surprise to see it showing up this late.
Google Stadia pre-orders don’t guarantee you’ll get to play on release day
Google Stadia early adopters who pre-ordered the game's Founder's Edition or Premiere Edition could be waiting up to two extra weeks beyond the November 19 launch date before they can play. The Founder's Edition also includes a Buddy Pass for a friend to play, and is completely sold out already.
Google Stadia shooting for negative latency by predicting players’ moves
Google Stadia is planning to solve the latency problem of cloud gaming by using artificial intelligence to predict players' moves and pre-render the next frames. According to VP of engineering Madj Bakar, negative latency will help Stadia become faster and more responsive than consoles and PCs.
Cloud gaming vs. console gaming: The pros and cons of each
The increasing power of the cloud has led to cloud gaming services, which don't require a traditional console. But when it comes to cloud gaming vs. console gaming, which should you choose? We've listed the pros and cons of both to help you decide how to enjoy your favorite video games.
More games for Stadia? Google quietly launches Cloud Game Servers alpha test
Google has begun private testing for its Google Cloud Game Servers system, which promise easier dedicated server implementation in your game. You can sign up now on the official website. The move comes just a few months before the launch of Google Stadia, a cloud game streaming service.
Nvidia GeForce Now: Price, beta, features, and more
Nvidia was one of the early adopters of modern game streaming technology with its GeForce Now service. Currently in beta, Nvidia GeForce Now lets PC, Mac, and Nvidia Shield users stream games without needing high-powered local hardware. Here's everything you need to know about GeForce Now.
Microsoft’s cloud gaming platform xCloud is built using Xbox One S hardware
Project Xcloud was revealed at E3 2019 and Microsoft used a video interview with publication as an opportunity to reveal more specifics about it. They started by using the Xbox One S as the template for it and the data center racks are made up of the equivalent of eight of those consoles.
Microsoft’s controller prototype presents Switch-inspired mobile gaming input
Project Xcloud is Microsoft’s answer to the Google Stadia cloud gaming platform, and part of that challenge will be providing home gaming experiences on tablets and smartphones. Microsoft seems to be taking a page out of Nintendo’s book with Switch-inspired prototype gamepads.
Nintendo believes in cloud gaming, but thinks consoles will stick around
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa believes that cloud gaming, which allows games to be run on powerful remote servers and then streamed to devices, has a place in the future of the industry. However, that does not mean that the technology will replace consoles, according to Nintendo Director Shigeru Miyamoto.
No public beta for Stadia could make Founder’s Bundle buyers the guinea pigs
There are a lot of questions about how Google Stadia is going to perform on the many different internet connections but Google won’t be making an effort to get that answered before launch. The company won’t be hosting a beta test for prospective consumers before the fall 2019 release.
You get to keep your Google Stadia games, even if the publishers pull support
There are still many questions about what happens to your purchased Google Stadia games if they are no longer supported. According to chief Phil Harrison, if a publisher or developer decides to remove a game from Stadia, your game and your save data will still be accessible.
Google’s Stadia is about to unleash a wave of terrible cloud gaming consoles
Google's Stadia will bring 4K HDR gaming to any device that can run Google Chrome and output video at that quality. That could be awesome for gamers, but others will take notice. The ease of building a Stadia compatible device will open the floodgates for terrible cloud gaming consoles.
Xbox head confirms one version of Project Scarlett in development
Old statements from Microsoft execs have people wondering if multiple versions of the next Xbox console are in the works. Xbox head Phil Spencer confirmed in an interview that, in fact, only one Project Scarlett is being developed for the next generation of home console gaming.
EA confirms it’s still considering its own game streaming platform
Google Stadia's launch titles featuring a lot of heavy-hitters across the industry but none from EA, yet. EA exec Mike Blank says that the company is still weighing the option of releasing its own cloud gaming platform and sees a space for complementary and competing services.
E3 2019: Microsoft’s hasty, brave Project xCloud demo can’t handle the pressure
Microsoft brought Project xCloud, its upcoming cloud gaming service, to E3 2019. I played Halo 5 and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrafice on a smartphone powered by an xCloud server hundreds of miles away. It worked, but it wasn't magic. here are first impressions of Project xCloud.
Google Stadia’s platform for everyone promise is already broken
Google Stadia, the upcoming cloud gaming service, pitches itself on accessibility. It's a platform for everyone, playable on any screen. Except that's not quite true. Stadia has many restrictions, terms, and conditions.
Bethesda’s Orion reveal points to an industrywide shift to cloud gaming
Sony and Microsoft have both revealed cloud gaming initiatives in response to Google Stadia and Bethesda is getting into the mix but not as competition. Bethesda revealed Orion, a collection of tech patents focused on improving cloud gaming no matter what platform is being used.