Google Stadia, the massive company's entry into the console scene, is launching this month. Until recently the company has been quiet on which games coming to the service will be available right out of the box when the first customers get to log in on November 19. Now that silence has been broken, with Google outlining the full launch lineup as well as another batch of games to come online throughout the rest of the year.In the announcement, Google says it will start with 12 "carefully chosen" games, with an additional 14 more coming by the end of the year [UPDATE: there will now be 22 games available at launch). The launch lineup does notably include two fighting games, Mortal Kombat 11 and Samurai Shodown, along with the rhythm games Thumper and Just Dance 2020. Those all seem aimed at addressing latency concerns right out of the gate.They join other big console releases like Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the rebooted Tomb Raider series, and Red Dead Redemption 2. The lineup also … [Read more...] about Google Stadia: Here’s The Launch Line-Up And The Other 2019 Releases
Google Stadia: Here Are The Features Missing At Launch
Those who pre-ordered Google Stadia's Founders Edition will be the first to log-in next week when the long-awaited service kicks off on November 19. It doesn't look like being smooth sailing for Google, however: the recently announced launch lineup has already been roundly criticised for an underwhelming scarcity of games (not to mention a lack of exclusives), and now the list of missing features at launch is also a growing concern for potential players. In a Reddit AMA with Stadia's Andrey Doronichev and Beri Lee, the pair of Google employees revealed that the company's cloud-based games service would be rolling out next week with a host of missing features. For example, Stream Connect, State Share, and Crowd Play (all features based around multiplayer) won't be available at launch. Stream Connect may arrive before the year's end, but State Share and Crowd Play won't be up and running until sometime in 2020.PC Chrome gameplay won't support 4K, HDR, or 5.1 surround sound on day one … [Read more...] about Google Stadia: Here Are The Features Missing At Launch
Xbox Scarlett: Phil Spencer Promises The Console Won’t Be “Out Of Position” On Power Or Price
Microsoft and Sony are both gearing up to introduce their next generation of consoles, the Xbox Scarlett and the PlayStation 5, and so far both companies are broadly explaining their visions for the next-gen of hardware. For Microsoft, that means committing to not repeating the numerous mistakes of the Xbox One launch."I would say a learning from the Xbox One generation is we will not be out of position on power or price," Xbox head Phil Spencer told The Verge. “If you remember the beginning of this generation we were a hundred dollars more expensive and, yes, we were less powerful. And we started Project Scarlett with this leadership team in place with a goal of having market success."Spencer went on to say that the company had discussions about whether to do another console generation "years ago," and added that he personally thinks there will be more generations after that. Because of that calculus, he said, "We're all-in on Project Scarlett and I want to compete, and I want … [Read more...] about Xbox Scarlett: Phil Spencer Promises The Console Won’t Be “Out Of Position” On Power Or Price
Disney+ App Explains That Some Missing Movies Are Not Their Fault
By Aaron Perine - November 18, 2019 01:23 am EST Share 0 Comments 0 Disney+ is finally here and people are enjoying a host of content online. But, some users are still wondering where some of their favorite shows and titles are when scrolling through the app’s expansive library. Well, one small detail in certain movie descriptions might tell you all you need to know about when your favorite media is coming to Disney+. For a lot of titles, especially older movies, the switch to be available on day one was a no-brainer. But, newer releases had existing rights deals in place for other platforms like Netflix and those contracts have to play out before all of the films and shows can live on one platform. So, the idea now is to wait it out. For example, if you search for a film and it is missing, an entry will come up in the description that says, “Due to existing agreements, this title will be available on…” But, some of … [Read more...] about Disney+ App Explains That Some Missing Movies Are Not Their Fault
Woo-hoo! Disney Plus will fix classic Simpsons episodes in early 2020
Disney Plus will introduce a 4:3 aspect ratio for ‘classic’ episodes of The Simpsons within the next few months. While Disney Plus error codes garnered much of the attention at launch, the decision to present seasons 1-19 of the animated sitcom in a 16:9 widescreen format received some significant criticism."We presented The Simpsons in 16:9 aspect ratio at launch in order to guarantee visual quality and consistency across all 30 seasons," Disney said in a statement (via The Verge). "Over time, Disney Plus will roll out new features and additional viewing options. As part of this, in early 2020, Disney Plus will make the first 19 seasons (and some episodes from Season 20) of The Simpsons available in their original 4:3 aspect ratio, giving subscribers a choice of how they prefer to view the popular series."Sign up to Disney Plus today, complete with a seven-day trial.Read more(Image credit: Fox)The 25 best Simpsons episodes you should choo-choo-choose to watchTo recap, The … [Read more...] about Woo-hoo! Disney Plus will fix classic Simpsons episodes in early 2020
