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SAN FRANCISCO, April 9 ― Google yesterday made its Stadia online video game service free to provide an escape for those hunkered down at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. Launched late last year, Stadia is crafted to let people access console-quality games as easily as they do email on an...

Google is offering free access to Stadia for two months. Availability was expected to be rolled out to 14 countries by the end of this week. ― AFP pic

Launched late last year, Stadia is crafted to let people access console-quality games as easily as they do email on an array of internet-linked devices. “With increased demand due to more people at home during this time, we're taking a responsible approach to internet traffic,” Harrison said. “The vast majority of people on a desktop or laptop won't notice a significant drop in gameplay quality,” Harrison said, warning that Stadia tech support might be impeded due to Google staff working from home during the pandemic.

 

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