Former Sony Exec Shuhei Yoshida Says Indie Games, Not AAA, Are Gaming's Future
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Robert DeFelice
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Summary
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment executive Shuhei Yoshida, who led PlayStation Indies until his 2025 retirement, believes indie games represent the future of gaming. In a recent interview with GameSpot, Yoshida stated he no longer plays AAA games because they demand too much time, and he continues to champion the indie game space as the driving force for innovation in the industry.
Key quotes
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Indie Developers Will Lead Gaming's Next Era, Says Ex-Sony Exec
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