Google to close Stadia cloud gaming service

[Eldorado]

Google has announced plans to shut down its Stadia cloud gaming service and refund players.

Stadia was touted as a "Netflix for games" when it launched in November 2019, allowing players to stream games online without owning a console.

But the service will now come to an end on 18 January 2023 because of a lack of "traction" with gamers.

Google has promised refunds to players who purchased its Stadia controller, as well as any games or add-on content.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63082320

[Scholar4Truth]

People still have Steam to download games.