It certainly looked like a rushed launch to me, and I assume the reason was to avoid exactly what you stated.
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Digital Foundry: Metro Exodus on Stadia looks as good as Xbox One X - but doesn't run as well
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mckmas8808
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And after hearing Jeff from GiantBomb say that load times aren't faster while playing games on Stadia.......how will that look compared to the PS5 and XSX considering they'll both have super fast SSDs in them? This is looking bad for Stadia.
Good lord is that awful looking on Stadia...just as I expected.The "looks as good" statement is deceptive.
Yeah it's running the game at the same resolution but you still get the loss of clarity and overall blurriness from streamed content. I imagine the same way a 1080p Youtube or Netflix video doesn't look as good as a Bluray
Because this:
Isn't what I'd call "looks just as good"
That's why I'm not touching it but the data is useful.
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MacReady13
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You really thing streaming is the future of gaming? Even with lag and graphic artifacts? I just hope it's not a streaming only future...
nowhat
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...that's not what he said?
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
It is but def not now
MacReady13
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I know. I'm asking what he thinks considering Microsoft, Google and Sony are pushing this narrative that streaming is the ONLY way for the future of gaming... Even Hideo Kojima said something similar.
nowhat
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I don't think either MS or Sony is pushing for streaming as the only option, I'd like a reference? Third party studios like Ubi are into it. I'm assuming likes of EA too. And Stadia, sure, but that's all they got. I don't see either MS or Sony going streaming-only for at least the next gen.
As for Kojima, yeah, he may be into it, but it's just a smokescreen until he finishes perfecting the ultimate game delivery method. Mark my words, next Kojima game you'll be playing will connect to your sensory input and output... via nanobots.
MacReady13
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I guess i'm just really shitty that we heading down a streaming path for games. I'd rather it be an optional extra as opposed to the standard. Movies, TV and music have followed this trend. Can't we buck this trend?
Hawke502
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you can still buy your movies and music physically, in fact the searches for vinyl have been going up. Phil Spencer said many times they believe streaming will be an alternative, they are not marketing it like stadia.
nowhat
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Hipsters do have odd and unjustifiable tastes, true
And Sony has been longest in the streaming game (granted, it has only become more feasible in recent years), but I don't see them pushing a PS Now-only future. It's a complementary service*) (that, and I doubt they mind getting full price for each of their titles at launch as opposed to subscription revenue).
*) Having said that, I think both local and streaming can co-exist. If PS Now along with PS+ would be like 5€ extra/month, I would probably take it, at least for a while. I never had a PS3 so there are many games I've missed. Yes, the usual caveats for streaming apply, and I wouldn't play for example fighting games and FPSs with it, but something like action/adventure, puzzle games, RPGs - why not. I did try the free trial and had fun with for example InFamous, it was very playable - I gather the controls aren't exactly air-tight originally, so some floatiness didn't bother me.
Kenpachii
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It won't co-exist. Console gaming has always been about trade offs for cheaper prices and easier to get things done. If streaming will bring this console gaming will become pointless. And no we are not there yet technology wise but people accept trade offs easy.
PC will stay next towards it for the enthusiasts but even that will get a massive hit if u can get all games for 10 bucks a month access towards like netflix. With gamepass for example is already doing.
PC will stay next towards it for the enthusiasts but even that will get a massive hit if u can get all games for 10 bucks a month access towards like netflix. With gamepass for example is already doing.
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I sure hope not. I'd stop playing modern games if that were the future. I have zero interest in streaming.
I don't think it will become the sole future, however. That's not even the case with movies and music right now and those are much better suited to streaming than games will ever be.
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MacReady13
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Glad to hear. We think 100% alike.
MacReady13
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I'm really hoping it's not the only way to play games in the future...