Google signs 5 studios to make exclusive Stadia games, including Supermassive and Harmonix

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shikamaru317 said:

Soonerman said:
You know, I actually hope Stadia succeeds. I am no longer a hardcore gamer or care about having the latest tech. But I do want to play new games every now and then. I also believe in buying a personal laptop with decent specs that last me 10 years. Typically these type of computers can no longer play the latest games by like year 4. Stadia succeeding would be huge win for us non-tech consumers who still wish to enjoy good games every now and then.

You’d be better off supporting Microsoft’s upcoming xCloud than Googles Stadia. xCloud is better for several reasons: 

-Microsoft doesn’t see it as a replacement for console/PC unlike Google, just a compliment to them.

-Microsoft already has a large 1st party set up, google doesn’t

-Early tests suggest xCloud will have lower latency than Stadia

-Larger playerbase for multiplayer games.

Also in Xcloud you just pay a flat monthly fee rather than paying full price for each rental.