Google Stadia launched in November 2019 with the promise of revolutionizing the way we play video games. The platform allowed users play high-quality titles on any device with an internet connection, without the need for a console or a high-end computer. Moreover, he promised possibility to play in real time with friends and YouTube integration to broadcast your games live.
Phil Harrison reportedly left Google in January after Stadia failed
- Phil Harrisonformer head of Google Stadia, reportedly left the company in January this year after the platform’s resounding failureaccording to information published by Business Intern.
- Harrison’s departure from Google comes after the games industry veteran held several major roles in the industry, including corporate vice president at Microsoft, head of PlayStation at Sony and head of Atari.
- In fact, the economic model he proposed Stadiums It was something really revolutionary, but it was far from the real interest of the players.
- Other options like Microsoft’s Game Pass made a lot more sense and therefore worked very well.
Stadia’s launch was problematic from day one. Early adopters complained of latency issues and a limited game library. Additionally, the platform was criticized by the developer community for Google’s compensation policies, which left little room for game revenue.