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Re:Ambient: The Multiplayer Game Engine by bootloop on Thursday February 23, 2023 @03:40AM (#34908293)
This is what I didn't understand about Google Stadia. I thought they will make gaming bigger in Youtube and automatically show a "play now" button next to the video. Maybe even the possibility to join the game of the streamer. It would work in an instant without download.

And because you have control over the game you can give everyone a hour or so free demo time, only then they need an abo.

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Re:Ambient: The Multiplayer Game Engine by modeless on Thursday February 23, 2023 @11:53AM (#34912996)
Yeah, Stadia's load times were still bad, it was silly. And they didn't streamline entry into most games so you'd still be watching publisher logos, pressing Start to continue, navigating menus, logging in, accepting additional clickthrough license agreements, etc. What a farce that was.
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