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"Taking several years with several thousand people… It's almost impossible" – PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi on the current state of gaming
PlayStation's 'father,' Ken Kutaragi, expressed concerns about the current state of the gaming industry, citing the excessive cost and time required for modern game development as 'meaningless.' He believes platforms have become prohibitively expensive and suggests the future of entertainment may lie beyond traditional video games, potentially merging with AI and robotics.
PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi says discs became "metaphor for 'owning' games", and that upset at their discontinuation is a "mentality issue"
PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi believes that consumer upset over the discontinuation of game discs is a "mentality issue," arguing that physical media is no longer economically reasonable for networked devices. He suggests that AI and cloud computing could eventually eliminate the need for consoles altogether, though he also expressed concern over the high cost of current hardware.
PlayStation creator turned AI CEO Ken Kutaragi predicts AI daydreams will replace video games, which is apparently…
Ken Kutaragi, the creator of PlayStation, predicts that artificial intelligence will eventually replace video games with AI-generated daydreams. He believes this shift will fundamentally change human sensibilities and expand the entertainment market exponentially, though he acknowledges his vested interest in AI technology.
We'll Hear from PlayStation Royalty Ken Kutaragi at a UK Event Later This Year
Ken Kutaragi, known as the "father of PlayStation", will be a keynote speaker at the UK's Game Republic New Horizons event in October. He will participate in an interview discussing his career, including his role in the development of the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 consoles during his tenure at Sony. Kutaragi currently serves as CEO of Ascent Robotics and Cyber AI Entertainment.
Ken Kutaragi announced as first keynote speaker at Game Republic New Horizons 2026
Ken Kutaragi, known as the 'Father of the PlayStation,' has been announced as the first keynote speaker for Game Republic New Horizons 2026. He will share his experience and insights on future opportunities in the video game industry. The article also reports on alleged layoffs at Pixelberry Studios, the developer of the mobile game Choices, following its acquisition by Series Entertainment.
