Google Stadia’s demise is no surprise.
Google’s Stadia had a tumultuous life, and its eventual demise was no surprise. After nearly three years on the market, Google has called it quits and shut down Stadia, its ambitious cloud gaming service. However, the surprise was not as much in how the service was shut down but in how it was done. While Google publicly declared everything was fine, it was later revealed that the decision blindsided many people close to the service.
The failure of Stadia can be attributed to many factors, but one of the most prominent ones was the lack of trust in the company. People were wary of investing in even its more popular products due to Google’s poor understanding of what people want, need, and will pay for. Additionally, the lack of exclusive content and the expensive subscription model resulted in few people investing in the service.
The truth is that the gaming industry is no stranger to corporate greed. Companies often focus on their profits rather than creating great customer experiences. This leads to inflated prices, lack of content updates, and other problems resulting in customers being exploited.
Unfortunately, the end of Google Stadia is a powerful reminder of how corporate greed can lead to a product’s demise. It’s a cautionary tale for the gaming industry. It should serve as a reminder that companies should not be so focused on their profits but rather on creating great customer experiences.
