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Former PlayStation Worldwide chairman says the the future of the industry no longer belongs to the big players
Learn why the former chairman of PlayStation Worldwide says Web3 gaming will bring badly needed innovation back to the game industry.
The global console market is robust and massive — but it’s also topping out at 250 million users across the three major platforms, says Shawn Layden, PLAY Advisor and former Chairman of PlayStation Worldwide. He spoke with Christina Macedo, CEO and founder of PLAY at GamesBeat Next 2024 about the next frontier of gaming — Web3 and platforms like PLAY, which is designed to let developers tap into the blockchain to not only innovate new game experiences, but innovate in IP. Vibrant marketplaces, under the control of the creators who share their work, and engaged, excited communities empowered to make their own art, are the key to unlocking new ideas and new ways of thinking about gaming.
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