"Ex-PlayStation Boss Warns: Exclusivity Could Be Gaming's 'Achilles' Heel'"

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Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden discusses the drawbacks of console exclusivity, particularly for live service games, citing the need to expand the addressable market. He emphasizes the importance of reaching a wider audience and increasing sales, noting the challenges of developing successful live service games. Layden also acknowledges the potential benefits of broader platform availability for both live service and single-player titles, hinting at a shift in PlayStation's exclusivity strategy.
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