How Google Stadia Died Before Ever Really Living

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Google Stadia is a cloud gaming service that was launched in 2019 with the goal of revolutionizing the way people play video games. The service promised to allow users to play high-quality games on any device with an internet connection, eliminating the need for expensive gaming consoles or powerful PCs. However, despite much hype and anticipation, Google Stadia has struggled to gain traction and has faced a number of challenges. As a result, it has been reported that Google has decided to shut down the service, making it one of the biggest failures in the company’s history.

So what went wrong? Here are three reasons why Google Stadia has failed to live up to its promise:

1. Limited library of games: One of the biggest criticisms of Google Stadia has been its limited library of games. While the service initially promised a wide range of titles, it has struggled to attract major publishers and has a relatively small selection of games compared to other platforms. This has made it difficult for the service to attract and retain users, as many gamers have been unwilling to switch to a platform with a limited selection of titles. In addition, many popular games have been slow to make their way to Google Stadia, further diminishing its appeal.
2. Poor performance: Another major issue with Google Stadia has been its…