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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.
Nintendo of America was so poor in the '80s that it was "bartering" for 2am TV commercials while employees had to dodge "snakes and rats in the bathroom"
In the 1980s, Nintendo of America faced severe financial constraints, leading to employees working in poor conditions and resorting to bartering for advertising time. Early employees recounted experiences of dealing with snakes and rats in the workplace and creatively securing TV commercials, even at 2 am, through barter deals with entities like Toys R Us.
Cool DIY Super Famicom kit turned into cooler mini-TV kit ⊟
A DIY Super Famicom kit from Columbus Circle has been creatively integrated into a custom-built miniature Sharp SF-1 television by Youtuber LimoneWorkshop. This project showcases an innovative use for barebones console kits, allowing for unique custom builds.
Cool DIY Super Famicom kit turned into cooler... - Tiny Cartridge 3DS
Columbus Circle offers barebones DIY kits for the Super Famicom and Famicom without cases, allowing users to create custom enclosures. One YouTuber, LimoneWorkshop, built a miniature Sharp SF-1 case for the kit, showcasing a unique customization project. The article also mentions the Nintendo Switch in passing.