Let's Talk Game Ownership (Google Stadia, Xbox Game Pass, EA Access, Etc.)
18Today, we're going to discuss the concept of game ownership, and how it has changed over the years. Do we own our games? Do services like Google Project Stadia and Xbox Game Pass present a problem? Let's talk.
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I know it's called Google Stadia and not Project Stadia, I got my words crossed with Project Stream.
Let's talk is a series where we cover random topics in gaming, and discuss problems and merits about them, I guess.
Google Stadia (Wikipedia)
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Stadia is a cloud gaming service operated by Google, said to be capable of streaming video games up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second with support for high-dynamic-range, to players via the company's numerous data centers across the globe, provided they are using a sufficiently high-speed Internet connection
Xbox Game Pass (Wikipedia)
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Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service from Microsoft for use with its Xbox One games console. Described as "Netflix for video games" the Xbox Game Pass grants users access to a catalog of games from a range of publishers for a single monthly subscription price. The service was launched on June 1, 2017 while Xbox Live Gold subscribers received priority access on May 24