So what happened to the Father of the PlayStation? To say Kutaragi was pushed out because of the PS3 isn't seeing the full picture. Yes, PS3 is costing Sony quite a bit right now (still a far cry from the $5 billion Microsoft has lost on the Xbox platform over the past few years), but you're expected to recoup these costs as hardware prices come down and software sales go up.
No, the real problem was that Kutaragi was a fantastic engineer, not executive. He had little interest in the politics that came with the job. This is why Kaz Hirai took his place.
But in all of this hubbub surrounding his departure, what's perhaps been overlooked is that this may have been what Kutaragi had also wanted. As he once told Newsweek, "We have so many things to create, but unfortunately for me I have a lot of responsibility right now...This was not in my dream."
With the PS3, Kutaragi delivered perhaps the ultimate games and entertainment machine - what remains to be seen is if this is what the world actually wants. But to say that he's ended his career in shame - Kutaragi deserves better than that. He was more than just the father of the PlayStation, he was in a lot of ways the father of modern gaming.
Maybe Kutaragi will actually just take it easy for a change: "My first dream...was to retire when I was 50." Now, six years past the age of 50, he's done this.
With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.
It was worrisome to begin with.
It's a niche genre with only a handful of hits that can stand the test of time.
Nameer from eXputer: "Some exceptions aside, I don't think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they're implemented in most live service titles."
I like the way Helldivers 2 does battle passes. It allows you to make purchases on each level of the battle pass and gives you the option of choosing which item to unlock first. The more purchases you make using medals the further you progress. There is no timer and you can earn medals towards purchasing stuff via personal orders and Major orders.
I haven't played much live service games that have battle passes but I remember some games that have battle passes where you progress through it linearly using an exp system. What makes it really bad is that the battle pass will have like 50 or more levels with the cooler stuff being closer to the end. They also have an in-game shop that sells exp boosters so you can reach the end of the pass before it refreshes. Everyone ilse will have to grind their way through.
battle pass in fortnite is perfect; buy one and it buys the rest for every other season as it gives you more money than the first cost. so 8.50 and season ends with you getting 13.00, it pays for the next and you have some pocket change to save up for cash shop. All of which is optional
Sony is taking actions as video by Moore’s Law is Dead, has been issued with a copyright claim.
And people say it's all fake because Sony haven't said anything 😂 conveniently forget the PS4 Pro was only announced 2 months before release.
Just announce it already! I want to preorder one asap. But in reality they don’t want to lessen PS5 sales until Pro is ready to launch so I understand the business part of it. September is probably when they announce it with an early November launch like the PS4 Pro
I would take that video and upload a torrent of it, fuck that copyright bullshit. If your going to do something that has a chance of being taken down, make a torrent first share it. Then Sony or any other company is helpless and you can laugh in their faces, taunting them to try to take it down 🤣
As much as the PS4 Pro didn't represent a major % in the playerbase, announcing a 'better' model will hinder sales from the 'base' model. They are right, business-wise.
for the 500th time.
Aw i love how themart approved this thinking it's a negative article. :) It really is a good read people, don't read my summary...read the actuall thing.
He was a good engineer and dreamer. I think a fatal flaw was letting him be a spokesman that was all. I think a lot of people didn't recognize his genius because of that.
I have to admit, after hearing some of the stuff he said, i did think he was crazy. But he still was a good dude.
But then again, many times a person who revolutionizes something, or creates something isn't always as normal as the average person, and sometimes they do apear to be crazy.
Nice to read something nice about this guy.
Good Article
i thought ken and sony were doing fine !
yes ken went a bit loony tunes with the press but thats not really his job !
yes ps3 has had a slow start !
its not that bad !
playstation will be fine !
i think we all know its not gonna run away with it like last time !
but ninty didnt do too well in there last 2 gen but look at them now !
i say good luck ken !
now back to the games !