Ex-PlayStation lead says too many devs are trying to make "the thing that they think is just going to hit"…
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden believes many AAA developers are too focused on creating guaranteed hits rather than pursuing unique ideas, leading to safe, formulaic games. He criticizes the trend of chasing 'Fortnite money' with failed live service attempts and suggests that while artistic vision needs guidance, publishers are increasingly risk-averse.
- Entities
- Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Company: Take-Two Interactive
- Game: Fortnite
- Company: PlayStation Studios
- Person: Shawn Layden
- Topic: Game Development
- Company: Nintendo
- Topic: Live Service Games
- Company: Rockstar Games
- Company: Capcom
- Company: Ubisoft
- Topic: AAA Games
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