Caleb J. Ross's Blog, page 9
July 24, 2020
The Google Graveyard is NOT evidence of Stadia’s demise!
The Google Graveyard is a myth. Well, it’s not a myth, myth. It’s right there. But the way it’s been used as a harbinger of Google Stadia’s inevitable doom is wrong. I’m going to tell you why. Ever since Google announced their game streaming initiative, called Stadia, large pockets of the gaming world have doubted […]
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July 19, 2020
Help me ditch physical video games in favor of cloud gaming!
I’ve really taken to cloud gaming lately, specifically with Google Stadia. I love the convenience. I love the speed from a cold TV to a heated gaming session. But there’s one wall I can’t quite break down when it comes to dumping physical games in favor of an all streaming lifestyle. And that wall is […]
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July 14, 2020
Google Stadia Connect from 7/14: the good, the bad, and the less bad
So let’s get the bad news out of the way…well, some of the bad news, anyway. Stadia’s refusal to state November 19th as the Cyberpunk 2077 release date all but confirms for me that the game is not going to launch on the same day-and-date as other major platforms. You are safe for now, PS4 […]
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July 13, 2020
Why I might get Cyberpunk 2077 on Google Stadia
I pre-ordered Cyberpunk 2077 immediately after the very first teaser for $48 using Best Buy’s Gamer Club Unlocked (RIP). The pre-order comes with a steel book, which I don’t care about, so I could sell that for a few dollars, bringing my total cost to maybe $40, which is presumably about $20 less than Cyberpunk […]
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July 7, 2020
What will be shown at the next Google Stadia Connect (7-14-2020)?
The next Stadia Connect is coming up on July 14th and, not to put too much stress on Google, it has got to be a big presentation. If Stadia wants to compete in the market against two brand new consoles (4 consoles if you count digital editions from the legacy players in the space, Microsoft […]
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July 5, 2020
The Turing Test is more Future of Humanity fun. But is it good?
The credits are rolling on a really fun first-person puzzle game with a science fiction motif in which advanced AI-turned-fully-sentient machines have caused problems and humans have to use their uniquely capable human brains to save themselves, ultimately encouraging the player to ask “what’s really the difference between people and robots?” Though the game traffics […]
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July 4, 2020
Is Playstation Now better than Google Stadia or is Google Stadia better than Playstation Now?
I recently upgraded my internet connection in my game room, so I decided to put the streaming capabilities of Playstation Now against Google Stadia. How did the two streaming platforms perform against each other? Is Playstation Now better than Stadia? Or is Google Stadia better than Playstation Now? Mentioned Google Stadia video: “I finished a […]
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June 28, 2020
I finished a FULL game on Google Stadia. Am I a believer now?
I just finished playing through a full 15 hour game on Google Stadia. Did the experience turn me into a Stadia believer? This is the longest single-game commitment I’ve made to Stadia. I learned a few things along the way about whether or not Stadia works and if it’s a good option for anyone. In […]
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June 21, 2020
Are Video Games Good at Comedy?
Video games can be funny, sure. But how often do video games make use of their own uniquely video game-y properties to be funny? It happens less than you might think. In this video, I ask my future self if video games have evolved to a point where they are consistently funny by way of […]
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June 14, 2020
Have you ever had a Jill Sandwich?
In episode 1 of the Tales of the Lesser Medium video game podcast, where we discuss Resident Evil 1 and with it, Barry’s unintentionally funny “Jill Sandwich” quip. Travis suggested that a Jill Sandwich is nothing more an inch thick layer of horseradish between two stale cookies from Subway. So Caleb decides to try one. […]
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