Hideki Kamiya Isn't Fussed About the Physical vs. Digital Debate – He Just Wants Games to Be Preserved for Future Generations
Hideki Kamiya, creator of Bayonetta and director of Resident Evil 2, says he isn’t too fussed about physical vs digital games; instead, he’s more concerned with preserving games for players to enjoy in the future.
Hideki Kamiya, the creator of Bayonetta and director of Resident Evil 2, isn't particularly bothered by the ongoing physical vs digital games debate. Instead, the renowned game designer and veteran of the industry is more focused on ensuring that games remain accessible to future generations. Kamiya, who no longer buys physical games, expressed his stance in a September 2 interview with Video Games Chronicle.
He believes that publishers should take responsibility for preserving their games, regardless of whether they are made available physically or digitally. Kamiya pointed out that many classic games are no longer playable on modern hardware, and he hopes that IP holders will take steps to keep these games alive, not just for gameplay, but also for game culture.
His comments mirror a growing trend in the gaming industry, with publishers re-releasing older games for modern platforms and fan-driven initiatives working to protect games for posterity and consumer rights.
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