Google Stadia had good tech but it’s become the latest casualty in the cloud-gaming realm. Plus, the creators of Monument Valley are back with a gorgeous game of feelings-dodgeball
March 2021
PixelJunk Raiders review – space adventure carries too much baggage
Its mix of planetary scavenging, alien-hunting and funky artwork ought to be a smash, but sluggish mechanics and onerous mission demands diminish the fun
February 2021
Google Stadia closes in-house game development studio
Lack of exclusive content for streaming gaming service hits plan to compete with Nintendo and Sony
January 2020
2020 culture preview
Vampires, gangsters and Keanu Reeves: our games picks for 2020
A remake of a beloved classic, long-awaited sequels, alien shooting and Minecraft adventure lead our preview of this year’s most anticipated releases
November 2019
Xbox chief: 'We discussed whether we should even do another console'
Xbox boss Phil Spencer on how Microsoft agonised over Project Scarlett, the rise of streaming and how new tech will shape game storytelling
March 2019
Apple Arcade v Google Stadia: which is the future for video games?
Keza MacDonald
Netflix-style subscriptions by two tech behemoths could open up gaming to millions who can’t afford pricey equipment. Watch out Microsoft and Sony
Google Stadia: what developers think of the game-streaming service
Has Google got its head in the cloud, or can its sheer size help it succeed where many have failed in building a hardware-free future for gamers?
Google Stadia: company makes a play for gamers with new streaming service
Stadia, which will allow users to play games on any device, will launch later in 2019
