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Gran Turismo's Success Fueled by Yoshida's Insightful Feedback

5/7/2025

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Shuhei Yoshida, a former Sony Interactive Entertainment executive, played a crucial role in the early development of Gran Turismo. He recalled how the game's initial hyper-realism caused playtesters to crash on the first turn. His insightful feedback led to vital adjustments, paving the way for the game's success. Yoshida also shared his optimism for Team Asobi's future at PlayStation.

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Shuhei Yoshida, a former Sony Interactive Entertainment executive, played a crucial role in the early development of Gran Turismo. He recalled how the game's initial hyper-realism caused playtesters to crash on the first turn. His insightful feedback led to vital adjustments, paving the way for the game's success. Yoshida also shared his optimism for Team Asobi's future at PlayStation.