Windows 10: Google shutting down Stadia Games and Entertainment division

Brink · Feb 1, 2021

We launched Stadia with the goal of making your favorite games instantly available wherever you want to play them. With the recent successful launch of Cyberpunk 2077 on Stadia, gameplay on all types of devices, including iOS, growing our slate of YouTube integrations, and our global expansions, itâs clear that Stadiaâs technology has been proven and works at scale. Having games streamed to any screen is the future of this industry, and weâll continue to invest in Stadia and its underlying platform to provide the best cloud gaming experience for our partners and the gaming community. This has been the vision of Stadia since the beginning.

In 2021, weâre expanding our efforts to help game developers and publishers take advantage of our platform technology and deliver games directly to their players. We see an important opportunity to work with partners seeking a gaming solution all built on Stadiaâs advanced technical infrastructure and platform tools. We believe this is the best path to building Stadia into a long-term, sustainable business that helps grow the industry.

Creating best-in-class games from the ground up takes many years and significant investment, and the cost is going up exponentially. Given our focus on building on the proven technology of Stadia as well as deepening our business partnerships, weâve decided that we will not be investing further in bringing exclusive content from our internal development team SG&E, beyond any near-term planned games. With the increased focus on using our technology platform for industry partners, Jade Raymond has decided to leave Google to pursue other opportunities. We greatly appreciate Jade's contribution to Stadia and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors. Over the coming months, most of the SG&E team will be moving on to new roles. Weâre committed to working with this talented team to find new roles and support them.

What does this mean if you're a current or future Stadia gamer? You can continue playing all your games on Stadia and Stadia Pro, and weâll continue to bring new titles from third parties to the platform. Weâre committed to the future of cloud gaming, and will continue to do our part to drive this industry forward. Our goal remains focused on creating the best possible platform for gamers and technology for our partners, bringing these experiences to life for people everywhere.
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Source: Focusing on Stadiaâs future as a platform, and winding down SG&E

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Brink · Feb 1, 2021

What is new with Google Stadia in December 2019 updates

Stadia has been up to a lot this past month. Since all Stadia updates and feature additions happen in the background with no downloads, patches or installs, it can be easy to miss a thing or two. To help our gamers keep track of everything, we’re introducing the first in a series of posts to keep you up to date on what’s new with Stadia.

Chromecast Ultra

All Chromecast Ultra devices received an update for Stadia compatibility, giving you access to another TV to play Stadia on. Whether you bought a bundle or not, you can now play Stadia on your TV with any Chromecast Ultra and the Stadia controller. The update also includes general performance and stability improvements for all Chromecast Ultras.

Stream Connect

Many games have become so complex that split-screen technology has declined because rendering two or more scenes at the same time is too taxing on consoles. Because Stadia runs in the cloud, there aren't the same restrictions you’d have on a local machine, and you can see multiple screens without performance penalties.

This feature is particularly exciting in Tom Clancy’s “Ghost Recon Breakpoint,” as you can monitor the screens of up to three teammates, enhancing your gaming experience and making the Stadia version of Ghost Recon the best way to play. Complete challenging missions that demand precise and coordinated teamwork, and defeat cunning enemies in a war against insidious opposing forces.

Stream Connect on Stadia

Typhoon Studios

We’re always looking for people who share our passion and vision for the future of gaming. Typhoon Studios, the independent developers behind the upcoming “Journey to the Savage Planet,” is joining Stadia Games and Entertainment.

More features

Google Assistant: Use the button on the controller and ask the Assistant to start your next game when you're on the Stadia Chromecast home screen.

Web Store: Browse and explore the Stadia store through Chrome browser on your laptop, desktop or Chrome OS tablet.

Buddy Pass: If you bought a Founder’s Edition, you can give the gift of a Buddy Pass this holiday season. And in that spirit of giving, Founders received a second Buddy Pass early this week.

New games

Borderlands 3

Darksiders Genesis (exclusively on Stadia and PC through February 14)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Final Fantasy XV

Metro Exodus

Stadia Pro updates

New games are free to Stadia Pro users in December.

Ongoing Stadia Pro discounts. Check out the web or mobile Stadia store for the latest.

That’s it for December, we’ll be back soon to share more updates.
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Source: Stadia Savepoint: December updates

Brink · Feb 1, 2021

Google Stadia launching with 22 games on November 19

We’ve told you a lot about Stadia this year, how it’ll change the way you play games on your TVs, laptops, desktops and select phones and tablets. In our Stadia Connect videos, we’ve previewed some of the games that are coming to Stadia, and now we’re happy to share which games you’ll be able to play on November 19th 2019, and through the rest of the year.

We’re launching Stadia with 12 carefully-chosen games on day one, and an additional 14 will be available by the end of the year. There’s something for everyone here: a library of superb, critically-acclaimed titles spanning multiple genres and age ratings. Below you’ll see the full list of games available on November 19th, as well as games that will become available later in November and December.

Whether you bought Founder’s Edition or Premiere Edition you get a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro on us, where you can play Destiny 2: The Collection. If you’re looking to purchase and play games on November 19th, you can browse and buy them from the Stadia app. Here is our expected line-up:

Titles available on November 19th

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Destiny 2

Gylt

Just Dance 2020

Kine

Mortal Kombat 11

Red Dead Redemption 2

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Tomb Raider

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Samurai Shodown

Though we’re starting out on day one with the games above, there are more to come. Throughout the rest of 2019 we’ll be adding more titles*:

Coming in 2019

Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle

Borderlands 3

Darksiders Genesis

Dragonball Xenoverse 2

Farming Simulator 19

Final Fantasy XV

Football Manager 2020

Ghost Recon Breakpoint

Grid

Metro Exodus

NBA 2K20

Rage 2

Trials Rising

Wolfenstein Youngblood

There are many more titles coming to Stadia including Doom: Eternal, WatchDogs: Legion, Gods & Monsters and Cyberpunk 2077. Expect regular updates on Keyword with the rest of the titles coming to Stadia. You can follow Stadia on Twitter, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKyy9Wl7hsVn1BP7BC53Yg and Facebook for even more news on upcoming games and features.
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Brink · Feb 1, 2021

Google Stadia launching with 22 games on November 19

Excited to announce that we are INCREASING the Day One launch line-up of titles for Google Stadia - we now have TWENTY TWO games launching with the platform on Tuesday. Huge thank you to our game developer and publisher partners for bringing more titles #stadia

Alongside our publisher and developer partners, we’ve been getting ready for Stadia, and are adding more titles to our day one launch line-up. Gamers will have a total of 22 titles to choose from tomorrow, with more games coming by the end of the year. In addition, gamers will be able to claim both Destiny 2: The Collection and Samurai Shodown as part of the November Stadia Pro subscription.
Stadia’s day one titles include:

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Attack on Titan: Final Battle 2

Destiny 2: The Collection

Farming Simulator 2019

Final Fantasy XV

Football Manager 2020

Grid 2019

Gylt

Just Dance 2020

Kine

Metro Exodus

Mortal Kombat 11

NBA 2K20

Rage 2

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Red Dead Redemption 2

Samurai Shodown

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Trials Rising

Wolfenstein: Youngblood

Source: Stadia launches with 22 titles on day one

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