PlayStation at 30: Sony’s console became a victim of its own success

Sony’s PlayStation launched in Japan in 1994, and revolutionized gaming by pursuing an older audience and using film-like graphics. That big-budget sophistication eventually led Sony to play it safe in terms of game development.

Credits

Guest:

  • Gene Park - Washington Post reporter who covers video games and video game culture

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Nihar Patel, Jack Ross