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Many Android 11 users are having trouble getting games to recognize their controllers

Many Android 11 users are having trouble getting games to recognize their controllers

January 18, 2021
Ever since Android 11 rolled out, users have been facing issues while trying to connect a gaming controller with their smartphones. According to the reports, phones running Android 11 are either not able to recognize controllers as input devices or they don't let users map their keys properly. As per a thread regarding the bug on...
LG’s 2021 TVs will support Google Stadia and GeForce NOW, run webOS 6.0

LG’s 2021 TVs will support Google Stadia and GeForce NOW, run webOS 6.0

January 11, 2021
LG has announced a partnership with Google that will see Google Stadia come to webOS smart TVs later this year. The company will be the first TV manufacturer to natively support Stadia gameplay via webOS, LG said. GeForce Now will also make its way to webOS TVs later this year. “LG plans to have the new...
Google Stadia finally makes its way to iOS via web app

Google Stadia finally makes its way to iOS via web app

December 16, 2020
Google Stadia subscribers can finally officially access the service on their iPhone or iPad — although the experience isn’t quite as seamless as it is on Android. That’s because due to Apple’s App Store restrictions, users are required to go through the Safari web browser and not a dedicated app. Apple’s App Store has strict restrictions...
Google Stadia launches YouTube live streaming support

Google Stadia launches YouTube live streaming support

December 8, 2020
Google is finally making good on one of its most promised features, which wasn’t ready when the service went live. Starting tomorrow, all users will be able to live-stream their games on YouTube, putting right an omission which had put some users off the service. As well as streaming, the YouTube integrations will make it...
YouTube Premium members in the US, UK, and soon Canada and Europe can claim a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle

YouTube Premium members in the US, UK, and soon Canada and Europe can claim a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle

November 11, 2020
YouTube Premium is the latest Google service to lavish its users with freebies, this time in the form of a Stadia Premiere Edition for absolutely gratis. Subscribers to the service, including those who have it as part of their YouTube Music plan, can claim a voucher in the app, offering a package including controller and...
PSA: Chromecast Ultra overheating issues can be solved with a DIY heatsink

PSA: Chromecast Ultra overheating issues can be solved with a DIY heatsink

November 5, 2020
Google Chromecast Ultra was, until recently, the flagship product in the range, thanks in no small part to its 4K capabilities and its ethernet connection which makes it a natural partner to the company’s Stadia gaming service. The problem is, that kind of resource-heavy rendering can make the Chromecast Ultra run a bit hot. Well,...
Google adds a Premium gaming section on the Play Store for Chromebooks

Google adds a Premium gaming section on the Play Store for Chromebooks

September 17, 2020
Chromebooks are incredibly popular in education and professional settings. They’re also becoming increasingly popular for gaming, according to Google, and the search giant hopes to capitalize on this trend by highlighting high-quality gaming options on Chrome OS. Starting today, the Google Play Store on Chrome OS will show a premium gaming section that contains Android games...
Chromebook gaming to get more viable with Steam Sync in GeForce NOW, preloaded Stadia web app

Chromebook gaming to get more viable with Steam Sync in GeForce NOW, preloaded Stadia web app

September 11, 2020
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service added Chromebook support in beta last month, giving Chromebook users a chance to experience demanding games on their devices. However, the first beta version of the service didn't include Steam Sync and Highlights support for Chromebooks. Now, NVIDIA has finally released Steam Sync support for Chromebooks with its weekly...
Apple blocks Microsoft xCloud and Google Stadia from the App Store, leaving Android as the only mobile OS for cloud gaming

Apple blocks Microsoft xCloud and Google Stadia from the App Store, leaving Android as the only mobile OS for cloud gaming

August 7, 2020
Microsoft is scheduled to launch its xCloud game streaming service on September 15th and the company has already released a partial list of titles that will be supported at launch. Much like NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, xCloud will let users enjoy a wide variety of Xbox and PC games on their smartphones and...
Google Stadia can now play games over 4G and 5G mobile data

Google Stadia can now play games over 4G and 5G mobile data

July 28, 2020
Google Stadia launched last year as the company's ambitious entry into the growing market of cloud game streaming services. Understandably, Stadia was limited to Wi-Fi networks at launch. After all, streaming games from the cloud racks up data usage very quickly. If that doesn't matter to you, though, it's now possible to play games over...
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 comes with 3 months of free Stadia Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 comes with 3 months of free Stadia Pro

July 22, 2020
Taiwanese smartphone maker ASUS just unveiled its latest ROG branded gaming smartphones — the ROG Phone 3 and ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition. Out of the two, the ROG Phone 3 is the true successor to last year's ROG Phone II, and it packs in top-of-the-line specifications, including Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 865 Plus chip, up...
Stadia kicks off “Summer of Games” sale, announces new exclusives

Stadia kicks off “Summer of Games” sale, announces new exclusives

July 15, 2020
If you're someone who enjoys a good deal on a video game, summer is an exciting time. The Steam Summer Sale, for example, consistently has some of the best deals you'll find all year. Google is trying to join the fun with the Stadia "Summer of Games" deals. They also announced a slew of new...