Google is now launching its final Stadia game with the new Worm Game. It is a test game that was available on the platform before it was publicly announced back in November 2019. The company will also be releasing a tool to activate Bluetooth connections on its Stadia controller as well.
The developers are planning to launch the game right before the streaming service takes itself down next week. Google notes that "Worm Game is a humble title we used to test many of Stadia’s features, starting well before our 2019 public launch, right through 2022. It won’t win Game of the Year, but the Stadia team spent a LOT of time playing it, and we thought we’d share it with you. Thanks for playing, and for everything."
Bluetooth-Connected Gaming Controllers
Google Launches the Worm Game to Finalize Stadia
Trend Themes
1. Bluetooth-connected Gaming Controllers - Google is implementing Bluetooth connections on its Stadia controller, indicating a demand for seamless gaming experiences that are device agnostic.
2. Cloud Gaming - Stadia's launch of the Worm Game highlights the growth of cloud gaming platforms, which allow gamers to access high-quality games without the need for expensive hardware.
3. Game Development Testing - The release of the Worm Game showcases the trend of using simple, pre-release games to test and refine new gaming technology before rolling it out to the general public.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of Bluetooth-connected gaming controllers by developing games that take advantage of the technology's seamless connectivity.
2. Cloud Computing - The growth of cloud gaming services like Stadia presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the cloud computing industry to expand its offerings to new markets.
3. Software Development - The trend of using simple games for development testing highlights an opportunity for the software development industry to collaborate with the gaming industry to refine and improve gaming technology.