Hideo Kojima on the Important Transformation of the Gaming Industry
These days, the game designer Hideo Kojima has begun sharing his thoughts on the current industry with an emphasis on a very important transformation that is led by technological advance since the success of Death Stranding 2. According to him, game development has always relied on technology, and technology is now changing with ever-increasing speed.
Kojima's Three Major Revolutions
More or less about three major technological revolutions have occurred in the games industry during the past approximate 50 years, which is a fast pace compared to some 120 years of cinema evolution, according to Kojima.
- 2D-to-3D Transition: Major change No. 1 is the journey from 2D games, capable of around 16 colors and 16-bit graphics, to a fully accessible 3D realm.
- Wired to the World: Major change No. 2 marked the tying together of gaming to the internet for an online multiplayer experience.
- A New AI: The last revolution is identified by Kojima as the mass introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into development.
AI A Revolution in Progress
While Kojima points at AI as the third major shift, he adds that this shift is processual and that the perfect result is still awaited. He mentioned his experience loading figures into Death Stranding 2 using AI tools, saying that the result was kind of so-so. This is an indication that AI is a big trend but that the actual application is still brewing up for high-end game development.
