Ken Kutaragi, the legendary PlayStation creator, is making rare public appearances and speaking engagements in October 2026, including a keynote at Game Republic New Horizons. The PlayStation co-founder is reflecting on the device's origins and Sony's internal opposition to the project that became one of gaming's most influential consoles.
·Kutaragi announced as first keynote speaker at Game Republic New Horizons 2026 in the UK
·He is giving a live interview in October after years away from the public eye
·PlayStation executives initially opposed the device and predicted failure before its launch
·Kutaragi still possesses a Nintendo PlayStation prototype from the console's experimental phase
·His appearance marks a significant moment for gaming history as the architect of PlayStation's success
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