KONAMI claims people are more important than AI for making great games
As much of the gaming industry moves toward embracing generative AI, KONAMI Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa has offered a different perspective. In the company's latest integrated report, Hayakawa emphasized that people and creators remain the most vital elements in producing entertaining and innovative video games.
Hayakawa suggested that while AI might improve production efficiency, it is unlikely to bring a fundamental shift in game development. He noted that the barriers to entry in the industry have already been lowered by advancements in generic game engines and the widespread use of user-generated content (UGC).
A key part of his argument involves what he described as a