Google is terminating its Stadia service, a video game streaming platform that never quite found an audience. On January 18, 2023, the service will shut down completely, and games will no longer be accessible going forward. While most gamers are unphased by this news, a small handful of Stadia players are naturally disappointed. But in an unexpected move from Google, the company will refund most Staida hardware and software purchases in an attempt to retain goodwill. While this doesn’t smooth things over with all Stadia players, it’s certainly a way to soften the blow.
