Should probably report that to ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) in the UK and whatever the local variants are around the world, they clearly lied by saying it does 4K resolution and it has all the games you are looking for, if that's not false advertising then I don't what is.
MiguelItUp
Member
The previews from numerous outlets didn't sound so hot. I'm looking forward to see user reviews and footage, lol.
A lot of people complained about the lag and time delay. Didn't see that comin' huh?!
A lot of people complained about the lag and time delay. Didn't see that comin' huh?!
Zimmy68
Member
It's funny. It is launch day and 1 PM Eastern Time and I haven't seen a single user review for Stadia.
There have been pics that showed people getting the hardware but no actual comments about gameplay.
So either Google is sending codes after the fact or people just like staring at boxed.
Check /r/Stadia.
It blows my mind.
There have been pics that showed people getting the hardware but no actual comments about gameplay.
So either Google is sending codes after the fact or people just like staring at boxed.
Check /r/Stadia.
It blows my mind.
Windle Poons
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Can imagine a great party at Google tonight with Phil and Jade thanking the masses for their hard work and some nice canapes.
Gavin Stevens
Formerly 'o'dium'
I just tried to watch the video and it just spun and didn't buffer...
I'm not even fucking kidding...
I'm not even fucking kidding...
shoegaze
Member
Good enough this.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
So here's what irks me more than I think it probably should about Stadia:
All the marketing for Stadia, and all the supporters saying "you won't need to buy a console" as one of the key selling points of the service - and here it is on launch day and you can't even sign up for Stadia Pro (give them money) or buy games (give them money) unless youbuy previously bought a hardware package directly from Google for $129. Let's pretend I wanted to just play this on my PC in my Chrome browser (like the Assassin's Creed demo) and wanted to give Google $60 to play Red Dead 2. I literally have everything I need to make this happen, credit card in hand, and Google's like "nope sorry".
I understand that, supposedly, it won't always be this way. But I'm literally their target audience (Youtube Premium subscriber, spend lots of cash on games on the Play Store, buy most of my TV through Google Play, have an Android phone and Android TV box) and they still want me to buy their stupid Chromecast Ultra (which I would never use) and controller (which I would never use) to have the OPPORTUNITY to buy games from them at full price and stream them?
Shit's stupid. Fuck these guys.
All the marketing for Stadia, and all the supporters saying "you won't need to buy a console" as one of the key selling points of the service - and here it is on launch day and you can't even sign up for Stadia Pro (give them money) or buy games (give them money) unless you
I understand that, supposedly, it won't always be this way. But I'm literally their target audience (Youtube Premium subscriber, spend lots of cash on games on the Play Store, buy most of my TV through Google Play, have an Android phone and Android TV box) and they still want me to buy their stupid Chromecast Ultra (which I would never use) and controller (which I would never use) to have the OPPORTUNITY to buy games from them at full price and stream them?
Shit's stupid. Fuck these guys.
Vawn
Banned
Yeah, eventually that'll change, but that's currently the case. People are currently waiting for a box to arrive in the mail so they can try this "gaming without a box".
Google seems so out of touch with what gamers want, I can't see this succeeding. But, then again, I can't understand the appeal of the most successful mobile games either. We may just be the wrong audience.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I've got a friend that's got a laptop and a cell phone, but no TV. He's been excited for Stadia since it was first announced. He's also pretty pissed that Google wants him to buy a Chromecast Ultra + controller bundle (which he also would never use, as he doesn't have a TV or anything in his home with HDMI it could even plug into). He was also upset when they announced it'd only work on Pixel phones.
He's a pretty well off guy and could totally afford a TV + game console if he really wanted one, he just doesn't like "having things" which is why he was looking really hard at Stadia. So when he found out this was still tied to hardware until a nebulous "sometime next year", he bought a Switch Lite instead.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't know who exactly this is aimed at for it's big launch. Nobody I know.
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Vawn
Banned
Your friend sounds like a hippie wierdo.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
He is. But if that launch video can't appeal to hipster weirdos, wouldn't you agree that their entire brand messaging is off?
plushyp
Member
Google wants us to have the true Stadia experience from the get go.
Vawn
Banned
HeresJohnny
Member
True. It's like reverse advertising. When a cunt like Schreier condemns it, all I wanna do it buy it. Schreier could lambast a shit sandwich and I'd be in line ordering two.
too much eslim
Member
Wow that was cringe worthy lol like idk who that is supposed to be geared towards.
stickkidsam
Member
Makes ya wonder how large of a potential market there is for shit sandwiches.
Clearly Google thinks it's big enough.
Voost Kain
Banned
The idea is a bit fanatical for a trailer, but the point is you can take your games or imagination anywhere you go.
I wish they would be a bit more clear when they convey information. So many false news stories about Stadia are spreading around the internet. Then you have situations like Eurogamer being caught running Stadia on a 2012 HP Pavillion saying there are issues with the service, abysmal.
I wish they would be a bit more clear when they convey information. So many false news stories about Stadia are spreading around the internet. Then you have situations like Eurogamer being caught running Stadia on a 2012 HP Pavillion saying there are issues with the service, abysmal.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Vawn
Banned
You can take your imagination anywhere!?!? For only $10 a month plus $60 per imagining???
Voost Kain
Banned
Better than paying $300 for a console and paying $50 a month for a service that only gives you two free games a month.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
No, it's not.
CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
What service is $50 a month?
Game Pass is that same $10 Stadia charges for I don't know what and has HUNDREDS of great games including DAY 1 on exclusives and no $60 per imagining - AND with vastly better graphics and no input lag. Sound likea better deal to me.
JareBear: Remastered
Banned
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Vawn
Banned
Yeah, that would be pretty stupid. Good thing no one is offering a service st $50 a month for 2 games.
But would that actually be worse than Stadia charging $10 + $60 + $60 for two games that run much worse?
JareBear: Remastered
Banned
Uh, isn't that the point? You just need the display and the internet connection, not the rig? Why would playing in a 2012 anything matter?
so I have to build a completely recent rig just to stream games now?
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
what an absolutely terrible advert