PlayStation Creator Ken Kutaragi Says Modern Games Are at a “Turning Point”
PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi believes the video game industry has reached another major turning point, arguing that developers need to remain curious and continue experimenting rather than becoming comfortable with the way games are currently made.
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