Gaming's Cash Cow: A Former Boss Speaks Up

Shawn Layden, a former big shot at Sony Interactive Entertainment America, has a message for the gaming industry: it's becoming too focused on money. Layden argues that games are losing their fun factor because companies are more concerned with making back their big investments quickly. Instead of dreaming up new games, developers are Trying to cash in on sequels and rehashed old favorites. The middle-ground games, known as AA titles, are becoming an endangered species. These were games that weren't massive hits but weren't indie either. Layden believes this shift is bad for gaming. He wants to see more small, creative projects come to life. But the industry seems content with games that keep players paying over and over again. Will this trend change? Let’s hope so, for the sake of gaming fun!