...is no more.

https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/29/23378713/google-stadia-shutting-down-game-streaming-january-2023

Google Stadia is shutting down due to "...it hasn’t gained the traction with users that we expected...".

I am not surprised. Pricing (so that it is still profitable business) is the biggest issue with streaming gaming because keeping up cloud server farms which have enough CPU power and RAM to run demanding games cost money, especially now with the soaring electricity costs. The hardware demands and operating costs (= $$$) for cloud servers to run interactive games is much much MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH higher than simply streaming videos or music (Netflix, Spotify etc.).

Well, at least Google will be refunding the bought games, hardware and DLC, otherwise there would be a great backlash. I guess monthly fees will not be refunded, like they shouldn't be.

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I was interested in Stadia but never arrived in my area, my computer is a little hit old, can run newer games and new parts are really expensive in my country, this subscription method was like a life saver if arrived and more with regional pricing. But well, now is dead... Let's wait for something better next time.