No more digging into the menus, as Google is finally letting Stadia players join multiplayer games without needing an invite. The Verge informed that this basic feature is available on most console platforms and PC launchers, but it has taken Google nearly two years to add it to Stadia. A new support page recently informed […]
Google Stadia’s first touch response game coming out in August
French video game developer Amplitude Studios’ upcoming strategy game ‘Humankind’ will be the first Stadia release to feature a new touch-focused control scheme when it comes out on August 17. According to The Verge, Google has confirmed that ‘Direct touch’ is designed around multitouch finger inputs like a traditional mobile game, rather than the […]
Google Stadia might roll out touch screen control on Android
Tech giant Google’s cloud gaming service Stadia is testing touchscreen controls on Android, and might roll out a ‘direct touch’ feature in it soon. According to The Verge, 9to5Google has analysed the latest Stadia release on Android and found multiple references to a “direct touch” feature. Once enabled, direct touch will allow Stadia users […]
Google Stadia to soon support 4G, 5G mobile networks
Google is preparing for a big update to its cloud-based gaming platform as it plans to optimise Stadia for mobile networks such as 4G and 5G. This essentially means users can now play Stadia games on-the-go without requiring a Wi-Fi connection. For now, the feature is still experimental. Interested users […]
Google Stadia app lands on Play Store ahead of launch
The Google Stadia app has landed on the Google Play Store and can be downloaded on supported phones, ahead of its official debut. However, Stadia – Google’s cloud-based game streaming service – is officially set to launch on November 19. By opening the newly launched Google Stadia app from the Play Store, user would […]