It has been announced that 10 new titles will available on Google Stadia during the launch. Previously, Google Stadia was scheduled to launch with 12 titles, but it will now launch with 22. Some of the new titles include 'Football Manager 2020,' as well as 'NBA 2K2020.'
The expanded game list has a few sports titles, which could make the Stadia gaming service more appealing to sports fans.
Additionally expanding the game library for the launch of Google Stadia could entice more consumers to sign up for the cloud gaming service. Often times content can be a big asset for a gaming platform, and it appears Google is spending resources to make sure it has addressed this.
Cloud Gaming Title Expansions
Google Stadia Will Have a Total of 22 Titles When It Launches
Trend Themes
1. Expanded Game Libraries - Expanding game libraries can make cloud gaming services more appealing to a wider audience with varied gaming interests.
2. Focus on Sports Titles - Inclusion of more sports titles can increase the attractiveness of cloud gaming services to sports fans, opening up new market segments.
3. Content Driven Gaming Services - There is a trend towards cloud gaming services investing in content in order to increase customer engagement and market share.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Gaming companies can innovate by exploring ways to create and deliver diversified content to keep players engaged.
2. Cloud Computing Industry - Cloud companies can provide more gaming services as gaming moves from traditional console to cloud-based infrastructure.
3. Sports Industry - Sports companies can leverage partnerships with gaming providers to reach a younger, tech-savvy audience.