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The Rise and Fall of Google Stadia
This chapter explores Google's decision to shut down its cloud gaming service, Stadia, and the implications for users, including refund policies and the disappointment felt over its unrealized potential. The hosts discuss the infrastructural challenges of cloud gaming in the U.S. and how these barriers contributed to Stadia's decline compared to competitors like NVIDIA's GeForce Now. The conversation also delves into consumer expectations and the economic realities faced by tech companies in the evolving landscape of cloud gaming.