Konami executive downplays generative artificial intelligence market shift
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Konami Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa states generative tools will not drastically alter the market. He argues human creators and teamwork remain irreplaceable.
Konami Group issued its corporate document for the fiscal term concluding in March 2026. Writing in the digital entertainment segment, Konami Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa evaluated the expanding role of generative technology.
Many observers expect the software to reduce development hurdles, but Hayakawa suggests this will not fundamentally reshape the industry. Generic game engines and user-generated content already lowered those barriers previously.
Hayakawa insists that people remain the core element for building engaging and innovative titles. Team collaboration produces a blending of perspectives that automated tools cannot easily duplicate. Furthermore, Konami supplies structured backing so developers can evaluate risks and adopt new methods safely.
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