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Published 19.11.2019 02:17

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Google Stadia

A lot or a little?

Parents need to know that Google Stadia is a streaming gaming platform that's currently available for Android devices, as well as Chrome browsers and Chromecast Ultra streaming devices. Unlike game consoles, the platform consists primarily of a controller and a Chromecast Ultra to connect to TVs, as well as an app to pair up devices and make purchasing decisions. Players can also access content via Chrome browsers as well, with progress syncing across all devices. The ease of syncing things is dependent upon the strength of your network signal, and may sometimes struggle to recognize devices. Content wildly varies as well from game to game. There are some titles in the library that have limited or no violence, sex, language, or substances used. Others have significant amounts of this content, so paying attention to game ratings is vital to avoiding unwelcome surprises. Parents should also know that while the Stadia service doesn't feature any ads, some game do feature product branding and supports downloadable content.