Ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Predicts Shorter Games and Console Irrelevance

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden argues that the rising costs of game development are unsustainable, suggesting that games should be shorter to address this issue. Layden highlights that the cost of developing top-tier games has exponentially increased, with PS5 games potentially reaching $300-400 million. He believes the industry has focused too much on creating lengthy, intricate games, which may not align with the time constraints of an aging gamer demographic. Layden calls for a shift towards more sustainable game development practices that encourage players to complete games.