Google Stadia will announce game titles, pricing, launch details soon
Google is all set to announce key details about its recently announced cloud-based gaming service - Stadia. According to an official tweet, the company will share information regarding pricing, game announcements and launch details for Stadia this summer. To recall, the service was showcased at the Game Developers Conference and will be available in the US, UK, Canada, and Europe this year. Here's more.
Here's the official tweet
Google Stadia: At a glance
Google Stadia is like a Netflix for games wherein you can stream video games on any web browser. Unlike traditional gaming platforms, it doesn't require high-end gaming machines to play graphics-intensive games. The service instead relies on Google's data centers located all across the globe and leverages Google's hardware and cloud computing to seamlessly stream any game on the browser of a connected machine.
Google has also launched a dedicated Stadia controller
Along with the service, Google has also launched a dedicated Stadia gamepad for players. This device would be like a regular controller but enhanced with two additional buttons: one for triggering Google Assistant's help and the other for live streaming the game on YouTube.
Stadia will offer 4K gaming without requiring any dedicated hardware
Google says Stadia can currently stream popular titles at 1080p resolution and 60fps. However, the company has said that the capability will be ramped up to 4K resolution at 60fps with HDR and surround sound by end of the year. Users will get Netflix-like launch-and-play experience without having to install/run anything. Moreover, Stadia will eventually support streaming at up to 8K resolution.
What makes Stadia so powerful?
Stadia is powered by Google's Data centers, which are being bundled with computers hosting a 2.7GHz processor, 16GB RAM, and a custom GPU. With this, the platform promises to produce 10.7 teraflops of processing power - more than that of PS4 and Xbox One-X combined.
Also, Stadia games will come with one-click launch feature
Along with a handy gaming platform, Stadia is also offering developers additional ways to expand the reach of their titles. For instance, people would get an option to play a game in Chrome after streaming its official trailer/gameplay on YouTube. Among other things, people will also be able to join games from live streams or continue from a particular section shared by a friend.
Google Stadia is likely to launch in India in 2021
Google is working to launch its Stadia streaming service in India in two years. According to Gadgets 360, the tech giant has already held discussions with possible local partners and is aiming for a 2021 release in the country.
