Shuhei Yoshida, the former PlayStation boss, recently talked about how Japanese game studios are struggling to keep up with the fast-paced development seen in China. He pointed out that the large workforce in China allows for quicker production, something Japanese teams find tough to replicate due to their more rigid work culture. Yoshida also raised concerns about the legal issues that could arise from adopting the Chinese model. This discussion comes as Japanese companies like Bandai Namco and Square Enix push back against AI tools, aiming to protect their creative works. What do you think about this divide in development...
Published on: 12/6/2025
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