I need there to be innovation buzz with regard to Stadia - not just the weekly new game updates (which is awesome by the way). I want more news on Stadia hardware in the data center and what testing is going on to support resolutions like 5120x1440, higher refresh rates, or other Google-side advances. I need some innovative hardware news about full VR headset games, racing wheels, and other innovative control mechanisms. Even baby steps in innovation would be great to hear about too.
Imagine the Crew 2 or other racing/simulation games on Stadia with the Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor at 5120x1440 or even with a VR headset!
I did leave feedback in the app, but that is like throwing a rock into a pond. Tell me at least if I am just asking for too much too soon. However, it is 2021 and we should have flying cars by now! ![]()
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Hello @Maddog
I want my jetpack, too! Seriously, though, Google did try putting out a roadmap schedule at one point last year. Then COVID-19 hit hard, and those dates ended up getting missed, and the community raked them over the coals for it. So, more recently (e.g., in this interview with John Justice: https://youtu.be/MnMDA_FBugU ) they've stated their new approach is to develop new features more quietly and then announce them when they're essentially done and ready to use. So, as much as I'd love to hear more about what they're working on, it looks like we'll continue to see new developments drop with little warning. That can be fun, too!
Just a note on VR, though – that is going to be challenging. It's much more sensitive to latency. There are potential solutions to that problem that involve rendering a larger area and using local hardware to pan around within it, but that will require more work on the client, and it doesn't solve all of the problems. So, while I expect they are working on this, I would not hazard a guess as to when we might see it.
Hello @Maddog
I want my jetpack, too! Seriously, though, Google did try putting out a roadmap schedule at one point last year. Then COVID-19 hit hard, and those dates ended up getting missed, and the community raked them over the coals for it. So, more recently (e.g., in this interview with John Justice: https://youtu.be/MnMDA_FBugU ) they've stated their new approach is to develop new features more quietly and then announce them when they're essentially done and ready to use. So, as much as I'd love to hear more about what they're working on, it looks like we'll continue to see new developments drop with little warning. That can be fun, too!
Just a note on VR, though – that is going to be challenging. It's much more sensitive to latency. There are potential solutions to that problem that involve rendering a larger area and using local hardware to pan around within it, but that will require more work on the client, and it doesn't solve all of the problems. So, while I expect they are working on this, I would not hazard a guess as to when we might see it.
Well I do agree with you and yes, they announced to be more quiet (which seems totally fine by me). It's not truly necessary to keep us up to date about everything that's going on, but there is a lot of negativity going online about Stadia. Even the Resident Evil controller deal is not getting any traction outside Google/Stadia-related websites. gaming websites don't mention it all...
Easily put, by replying a bit more on certain frequently asked questions, they could tone it down a bit. Since the start there is no real reply about racing wheels. Now we have tandem mode. People are asking all the time "Will it work with steering wheels?" and no one even ever reply.
They closed their studios, there seems to be a lot going on with indies and now they are again giving away controllers. The giveaway is of course a great offer marketing-wise, but why is it for EVERYONE? In all kinds of FB groups (one with like 16k members, everyone is sharing it, but these are all people that are allready on the platform).
I think a lot of controllers will go to existing users.. but Google = Google and Google = God Mode so they MUST know what they are doing right?
The radio silence by Google is really a bad decision.