Shawn Layden Warns of Non-Endemics and Tech Giants Disrupting Game Industry

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden warns that non-endemic companies like Google and Amazon pose a significant threat to the games industry. He believes that consolidation, rising costs, and the entry of non-endemics into the sector are major challenges. Layden hopes that the gaming industry can disrupt itself before external companies like Google and Amazon completely transform the landscape. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and preparing for changes in the industry. Layden also highlights the need for a deep understanding of the entertainment business, as demonstrated by Sony's successful entry into gaming.