Konami boss says AI can’t replace the human chemistry behind great games

Konami’s games business president has downplayed generative AI’s likely impact on the business, arguing that “people and creators” matter more to game development. Hideki Hayakawa, the president of Konami Digital Entertainment, made the comments in the company’s new business report, which summarises its strategies across various fields of entertainment. Notably, the digital segment (translated by Automaton) covers the Metal Gear and Silent Hill publisher’s outlook on the potential impact of generative AI on the games industry. Read More...

Oct 18, 2026 - 15:00
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Konami boss says AI can’t replace the human chemistry behind great games
Konami’s games business president has downplayed generative AI’s likely impact on the business, arguing that “people and creators” matter more to game development.

Hideki Hayakawa, the president of Konami Digital Entertainment, made the comments in the company’s new business report, which summarises its strategies across various fields of entertainment.

Notably, the digital segment (translated by Automaton) covers the Metal Gear and Silent Hill publisher’s outlook on the potential impact of generative AI on the games industry.

Read More...

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