Google Stadia
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Google Stadia.
Former director of famously successful Google Stadia says the whole games industry is "in trouble," but don't worry, AI will help by letting small teams "actually compete" with AAAJack Buser, former director at Google Stadia, believes the games industry is facing significant trouble due to rising development costs and stagnant player engagement with older titles. He suggests that Artificial Intelligence could be a key factor in helping smaller teams compete with AAA studios by accelerating various business functions and marketing efforts.
Amazon Luna rips out game stores, game purchases and third-party subscriptionsAmazon Luna is removing direct game purchases, third-party subscriptions like Ubisoft+, and third-party game stores from its cloud gaming service. While previously purchased games will remain playable until June 10, 2026, no refunds will be issued. This shift consolidates the service's offerings to a curated catalog controlled by Amazon, similar to the direction taken after the retirement of the Prime Gaming brand.
Google Stadia: Future or Failure?This review examines Google Stadia, a cloud gaming service that offers a digital-only experience without downloads or updates. While promising 4K and 60fps, actual performance often falls short, leading to user skepticism. The article questions the viability of game streaming as a future prospect compared to video streaming services, citing interactivity and library limitations as key drawbacks.