Google addresses rumors of Stadia shutdown

Google addressed rumors this week that the tech company’s Google Stadia platform was in its final stages and was due to shut down by the end of the summer. This rumor prompted people to ask Google if this was the case to which the official Google Stadia account responded by saying that there are no plans to shut down the service. This is reassuring to those who frequently use Google Stadia, although it’s worth admitting that it’s unlikely that a shutdown ad would be shared with a simple Twitter reply…

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Xbox Game Development Cloud Streaming Stick

Xbox is working on a new peripheral that would allow users to stream games through the cloud without the need for a console or mobile device. According to a report from Windows CentralFor Jez Corden, the streaming stick is codenamed “Keystone” and will allow for a cheaper alternative to buying a complete console. The device can also make it easier for users to play Xbox games while traveling or play games from different rooms in the same house. In a statement provided to Windows Central, a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed Keystone’s…

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