It might seem laughable these days, but there was a point when Google was hyping-up Stadia as something that could rival the popularity of any PlayStation or Xbox console. That still hasn’t happened and probably never will after the closure of several gaming studios at Google. However, the company had a significant role in bringing two of June’s hottest titles into fruition.
According to Axios, Supermassive’s supernatural thriller The Quarry and High on Life, the bizarre first-person shooter from Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland, were original Google Stadia exclusives. The report claims that following Google’s decision to downsize its gaming divisions, both titles found publishing deals elsewhere.
It’s worth noting that neither game is slated for release on Stadia. The Quarry came out on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC last week, with Take-Two Interactive taking on publishing duties. A company spokesperson told Axios that Supermassive “was looking for a publishing partner as the project came to completion,” and the publisher was happy to help. Meanwhile, High on Life isn’t coming out until this fall but, thus far, is only for PC and Xbox platforms.
It’s wild how these projects sometimes begin, especially in The Quarry‘s case, considering its popularity. If you’re interested in finding out what the hype is all about, check out GLHF‘s review.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.
