Shawn Layden warns that AA studio decline due to high AAA production costs could stifle gaming industry creativity, advocating for indie game support.
Shawn Layden, former head of PlayStation, expressed concerns at Gamescom Asia about the decline of mid-tier "AA" studios, which he believes threatens the gaming industry's creativity. He noted that rising production costs for AAA games lead to a focus on sequels and monetization, stifling innovation. Layden advocates for more support for indie games as a potential solution, arguing that reliance on blockbuster titles alone could result in a "death sentence" for the industry.
October 17, 2024
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