February2021
News Cloud Gaming Service Google Stadia Shuts Down Internal Development Studios
Will instead focus on supporting partners
While cloud gaming appears to be slowly becoming a thing, today it's experienced a minor setback. Google's cloud-based service Stadia has officially closed its internal studios and will no longer be developing in-house games moving forward. In fact, it never even got a game out the door. Kotaku was the...
November2019
News Android 10 Now Supports The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Take your mobile gaming experience to the next level
Nintendo's Switch Pro Controller has certainly made a name for itself. Apart from being a great way to enjoy games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, over on Valve's platform Steam, it's become one of the most popular and most-used controllers for PC gaming platform. In somewhat...
September2019
News Pay Your Respects, The 3DS YouTube Service Has Now Ended In Japan
The end of an era
In July, we found out the YouTube service for the 3DS would end in Japan on 3rd September. Well, it's now officially 4th September in Japan and according to Japanese Nintendo, Google has removed this app and service from the system's eShop. If you're located in this region, you'll no longer be able to download this free app for...
March2019
Talking Point What Does Google's Stadia Mean For Nintendo And The Future Of Gaming?
Is Switch under threat, or a viable alternative to cloud gaming?
Yesterday’s reveal of Stadia, the boxless 'future of gaming' from Google, was certainly intriguing. It promises seamless browser-based streaming of AAA games at 4K and 60 frames-per-second to all manner of devices you already own. The proposition is a clear and clean one for people...
News Switch Controllers Are Getting Google Chrome Support
Google takes Nintendo's cons for a Joy-Ride
Next week, Google intends to reveal plans for its foray into the gaming industry at GDC – and while little is known about their intentions at the moment, delicious new details seem to be emerging daily. According to a recent Chromium commit spotted in the wild by coder Owen Williams, Google is...
February2019
News Confusion Reigns After Mistake Leaves Popular Pokemon GO YouTubers Banned
Overzealous AI seemingly to blame for the unfortunate error
A raft of popular Pokémon GO YouTubers – including Marksman, Mystic7 and Trainer Tips – received accidental bans yesterday and were locked out of their Google accounts after being informed that their family-friendly content contained prohibited material. Account owners were informed...
