Google is monitoring the performance of their Project Stream service using AC: Odyssey as a test game:

Google is monitoring the performance of their Project Stream program while providing free access to AC: Odyssey because they are using it as a test game.  Now more details about the working of the Project Stream service are coming our way.

We have a chance to play AC: Odyssey for free till 15 January, 2019. After this period, you won’t have access to this game & won’t be able to continue your saved game. You can stream AC: Odyssey in Chrome browser & you can play it on any PC after providing your Google account.

Each account is also allowed to buy some of the AC: Odyssey’s microtransactions using free credit of $10. After that, you won’t be allowed to buy more credits on your own. You can play AC: Odyssey using controller connected via USB or mouse & keyboard.

There’s a similar announcement from Microsoft as they recently announced their new xCloud streaming plans. However, Google is ahead of Microsoft because they have started testing their service while Microsoft have plans to test it in 2019. There is one benefit of using Microsoft service that Google can’t provide. According to Google, we cannot play games on a smart device, while Microsoft’s announcement made it clear that their service is available on smart devices as well.

What is Google Stadia?

Google Stadia is a cloud streaming video game platforms that lets players play online video games without the need of purchasing hardware. All they need is a high speed uninterruptable internet connection. Google Stadia can work on multiple platforms such as mobile, tablet, TV, or more devices that allows you to install google chrome. Game can be playable in the Chrome browser. Chrome can be installed from the App Store or Play Store in your mobile. You can also buy Stadia controller or just play games with any controller you have at home. Controller is connected to mobile using wireless or wired connection. Games are installed in the server & streamed online & all you need is to send actions to the server using controller or input device. The Stadia server must be located closer to your location in order to get your input that is why Stadia is limited to 13 countries now. It will be available in more countries in future. If Stadia server is away from you then Stadia server will receive your input with a lag.

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