A very stable version that expands the frontiers of Minecraft. Months ago, we had already notified that Mojang’s popular game would expand its borders. Even though school periods are over, many people still have their Chromebooks at home. And, if you are a Minecraft fan, we have good news for you! The game has left … Read more
You may or may not have been expecting it, but Minecraft is coming to a new platform! We all know the success of Minecraft. Without a doubt, it is the greatest sandbox survival game ever in the history of video games – a game that allows you to let your imagination run wild in each … Read more
Google Stadia is about to close. Thankfully, a few developers are making it possible to transfer your save files before the service officially shuts down on January 18, 2023. Here’s how to download Cyberpunk 2077 saves on Google Stadia. CD Projekt Red is among the companies allowing you to export your save data prior to … Read more
Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard just hit another snag. Two technology giants are “expressing concerns” about Microsoft’s $68.7 billion bid to buy Activision Blizzard. Those concerns are not just going public for PR points; they are filings with the Federal Trade Commission. Just last month, the FTC voted to block the deal. The issuance … Read more
A lawsuit from Epic Games alleges that Google paid Activision Blizzard to not compete with the Google Play Store. The headaches continue for Activision Blizzard as the company faces regulatory pressures regarding its proposed $68.7 billion deal with Microsoft. Epic Games alleges in a lawsuit that Google struck a deal with the publisher to prevent … Read more
Google Stadia is on borrowed time, but the controller may live on after all thanks to Bluetooth. Last week, Google officially announced the shutdown of Stadia. The online game streaming service will shutter its digital doors on January 18, 2023. Although Google is refunding games and add-ons, players will lose access to their game libraries … Read more
Antstream Arcade CEO Steve Cottam eulogized Google Stadia, saying that it “will be remembered for much longer than it existed.” In an expected move, Google announced today that it is killing its online game streaming service Stadia. The service has struggled to gain traction ever since its launch almost three years ago. Despite its limited … Read more
The Indonesian government is blocking traffic to major websites and platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Origin. The fourth-largest country in the world is blocking internet traffic to websites like Paypal and platforms like the online storefronts for Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA’s Origin. The move comes as the government strictly enforces censorship. … Read more
Google is closing its internal development studios focused on Stadia. Instead, the company says that it is focusing on Stadia as a platform for third-party developers. The short version: Google is throwing in the towel on game development. The company will allow “near-term planned games” to run their course, but it looks like all other … Read more
Google has ended its Cyberpunk 2077 promotion that included Stadia Premiere Edition. We reported on the promotion earlier this week. Consumers who bought Cyberpunk 2077 on the Stadia Store were eligible for Stadia Premiere Edition for free. The Premiere Edition comes with the Stadia Controller and Chromecast Ultra. The setup allows you to play Stadia directly on a television. … Read more
Google is giving away its Stadia Premiere Edition with copies of Cyberpunk 2077. According to Google, when you buy Cyberpunk 2077 on the Stadia Store, you’ll get the Stadia Controller and Chromecast Ultra for free. The offer is only valid with purchases made until December 19, 2020 at 3:00 AM Eastern Time or while supplies last. … Read more
Ubisoft has released a demo for its upcoming open-world mythological adventure game Immortals Fenyx Rising and Sega has made a Humankind beta available. Both are exclusively on Google Stadia. “This demo sends Fenyx on a quest to discover the mysterious Secret of the Cyclops,” Ubisoft says. “Set in a new archipelago inspired by Aphrodite’s region … Read more
If you missed the news yesterday, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store after Epic Games implemented its own in-game payment system. In response, Epic is suing Apple. For its part, the Open Markets Institute is supporting Epic’s fight challenging Apple’s App Store monopoly. The Verge has done excellent reporting on this, so I recommend … Read more
Google has revealed the free games lineup for Stadia Pro in July. Starting July 1, Stadia Pro subscribers will be able to claim four new games. They include SteamWorld Dig, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, Crayata, and West of Loathing. Google is also reminding subscribers to claim The Elder Scrolls Online, which is also … Read more
A wide number of Android smartphones and tablets now support Google Stadia. Up to this point, the cloud streaming service only worked on select Android devices. Specifically, it was limited to Chrome OS tablets like Pixel Slate and Acer Chromebook Tab 10 as well as Google Pixel smartphones. However, our friends over at Hardcore Droid report … Read more
Google made a series of Stadia announcements today, starting with news that PUBG is now available for free as part of Stadia Pro. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG for short) was already available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. But now Stadia Pro members can grab a copy of the Pioneer Edition free of charge. Aside from the base … Read more
Google announced in a pair of reveal trailers that two new games are coming to Stadia. They include Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris and Kona. Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is an isometric, arcade-style action-adventure game from Crystal Dynamics. It features four-player co-op. It was released on PC, PS4, and Xbox … Read more
Google is trying to lure gamers to their struggling Stadia platform, which is now free to access. And to sweeten the deal, they’re throwing in two free months of Stadia Pro. The streaming-only platform launched last November. All told, there were 22 games at launch, including some big names like Red Dead Redemption 2. The … Read more
