PlayStation Creator Admits Modern Games Have Stagnated, Says Devs Should Prioritize Curiosity Over Profits

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PlayStation Creator Believes Games Have More Room To Grow!

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  • Ken Kutaragi has said that modern games have stagnated as the industry approaches a major turning point.
  • The PlayStation creator urged developers not to lose their curiosity.
  • The former designer believes it’s over for a developer once they lose their sense of curiosity.

It’s no secret that many believe the games industry today isn’t as innovative as it once was.

In the wake of rising costs and impending layoffs and studio closures, developers tend to play it safe more often than not. This is also what PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi thinks, urging developers to think out of the box.

Why it matters: The games industry faces a tough challenge when trying to balance costs and innovation, especially in today’s economic conditions.

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Speaking to 4Gamer, Ken Kutaragi has shared a blunt assessment of the current state of video games, saying the medium has stagnated and needs more curiosity from developers as it moves toward its next phase.

The good news is that the PlayStation creator believes games are at a turning point. He believes developers must keep experimenting and that things are effectively over if developers lose their curiosity.

The moment you lose curiosity and think, this is probably as good as it gets, it’s all over.

Reflecting on the early days of PlayStation, he noted that the team set out to change the world. He believes today’s developers should follow a similar mindset and focus on leading instead of following the masses.

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Ken Kutaragi from Sony Designed The First Three PlayStation Consoles

The PlayStation creator also believes that the gaming medium still has room to grow, so it will be interesting to see where it goes from here.

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