Super Bomberman R Online is what Stadia is doing right and wrong

Google revealed a number of games coming to its Stadia streaming platform through the end of the year today. Among those, Super Bomberman R Online, which is due out on Stadia this autumn, stands out as a good fit for the service. This is an updated version of the Bomberman R that is available on Switch and other consoles. You’re still running around a map trying to take out opponents with bombs, but now it includes a new 64-player battle royale mode. But it’s the game’s interconnectivity with YouTube that makes Super Bomberman R Online stand out as the embodiment of Stadia’s strengths and ongoing weaknesses.

The highlight of the presentation included an option to jump into the game by clicking a link while watching a streamer playing on YouTube. A massive benefit of Stadia is that it removes many of the barriers for potential players. But if you’re watching a favorite YouTuber play Bomberman, you can play along with them with a simple click.