Google announces release date for Stadia, its new video game streaming service

Google announced that its new game streaming platform, Stadia, will be released on November 19. People who pre-order the Stadia Founder's Edition will be able to access the service at 9AM PST/5PM BST/6PM CET. The Founder's Edition costs $129 and includes a controller, the company's streaming dongle, the Chromecast Ultra, a three-month Stadia Pro subscription, and a second three-month subscription that can be gifted to a friend. Google Stadia will launch on November 19, letting users stream games over almost any device they wish. Stadia isn't a traditional games platform, but a streaming service that Google is promoting as part of its new emphasis on conservation and reducing waste.