Ken Kutaragi urges game industry to maintain curiosity at CEREC opening
PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi addressed attendees at the University of Electro-Communications on September 29 for the opening ceremony of CEREC, a new academic hub focused on games. He highlighted that the global software market is now valued at $186 billion, surpassing film and music industries.
Kutaragi argued that while graphical evolution has occurred, content creation methods have stagnated since the original PlayStation era. He described the current moment as a critical turning point where the industry must move beyond merely following technology to creating cutting-edge innovations.
He emphasized that maintaining human curiosity is essential for future breakthroughs. Kutaragi warned that losing this drive leads to intellectual decline, urging professionals and students to adopt a mindset aimed at changing the world rather than accepting current limitations.
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Original headline at AUTOMATON WEST: “PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi says modern games are at a turning point, urges industry not to lose “curiosity””
Key facts
- Event
- CEREC opening ceremony
- Date
- September 29
- Location
- University of Electro-Communications
- Market Value
- $186 billion
Tags
- #CEREC
- #Game Industry
- #Interview
- #Ken Kutaragi
- #Playstation
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