Google Stadia ‘founders’ can now give away another three-month free trial to a friend
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Google’s Stadia cloud gaming service hasn’t exactly had a stellar launch, leaving those who purchased the $130 “Founder’s Edition” effectively paying for a beta without the features or graphical fidelity that Google promised it would deliver at its debut. That’s not to mention the day-one distribution hang-ups. But it is throwing in a freebie to help placate early adopters: a second Buddy Pass, which should be waiting in Stadia Founder’s inboxes right now.
Basically, it’s a free three-month trial of the Stadia Pro subscription that you can use on a Pixel phone or in the Chrome web browser, giving you access to a copy of Destiny 2 that you can play with a friend anywhere you’ve got an excellent Wi-Fi connection. (You’ll also need a...