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Evening Reading - October 19, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading highlights the release of a documentary on Mina the Hollower, reviews for Steam Frame and Stupid Never Dies, and a discussion about potential characters in the next Street Fighter movie. It also touches on immigration policy impacting Umamusume: Pretty Derby's US concert and Konami's president's views on AI in gaming.
Konami president Hideki Hayakawa believes AI 'won't bring a significant change' to gaming
Konami President Hideki Hayakawa stated that artificial intelligence will not significantly change the gaming industry, emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human creativity. While acknowledging AI's potential for production efficiency, he believes people and creators are paramount to developing entertaining and innovative games. Konami supports its creators in safely adopting new technologies like AI.
As too much of the industry embrace their own death through genAI, Konami say it's real people that are most important for making good games
Konami Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa stated that human creators are the most important factor in producing entertaining and innovative video games, rather than generative AI. While acknowledging AI's potential for production efficiency, he believes the "chemical reaction" from diverse developers working together cannot be easily replaced. This stance contrasts with the widespread adoption of AI in the industry.
Konami president says AI won't have a "significant" effect on game dev, and if it does, "people and creators" will always be more important
Konami president Hideki Hayakawa stated that artificial intelligence is unlikely to significantly change the game market or lower entry barriers for developers. He emphasized that human creators will remain the most crucial element in producing entertaining and innovative video games, despite potential production efficiency gains from AI.
Konami president says "reboots" of Metal Gear, Castlevania, and Silent Hill are "important initiatives" for the company going forward
Konami president Hideki Hayakawa stated that reboots of existing intellectual properties such as Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Suikoden are important business initiatives. While the company is focused on these established franchises, it also aims to create entirely new genres and works. This announcement comes after a period of fan dissatisfaction and a recent resurgence in well-received remakes and new titles for these series.
Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania Reboots Are “Pillars” of Konami’s Business, Says President
Konami Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa stated that reboots of Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Suikoden are key business initiatives. While specific reboot plans remain vague, the company is actively working on remakes and new titles for these franchises, alongside new intellectual properties and existing games like eFootball and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
