"Former PlayStation Boss Warns of Exclusivity's Impact on Gaming Industry"

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Source: Eurogamer.net
"Former PlayStation Boss Warns of Exclusivity's Impact on Gaming Industry"
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Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden believes that exclusivity is the "Achilles' heel" of the modern game development cycle, especially as costs continue to rise, and consumer behavior changes. He argues that platform exclusivity limits the addressable market, and hardware companies will need to accept a future where games come from various sources. Additionally, former EA exec Peter Moore has raised questions about the future of traditional home consoles, considering the costs and losses incurred with new console generations.

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