Borderlands 4 creator says gaming has no Citizen Kane — and maybe no masterpieces at all

Borderlands 4 creator says gaming has no Citizen Kane — and maybe no masterpieces at all

Randy Pitchford is once again stirring discussion after claiming that gaming has yet to see its “Citizen Kane” moment. Speaking in a Shacknews interview about Borderlands 4, the developer reflected on the massive scale of AAA games before suggesting the industry hasn’t yet produced a single defining masterpiece.

3 Comments

  1. ethan.emmerich

    This is an interesting perspective on the gaming industry! It’s always thought-provoking to consider what constitutes a masterpiece in different forms of media. Randy Pitchford definitely knows how to spark a conversation.

  2. imills

    I agree, it really opens up a fascinating discussion about what defines a masterpiece in gaming. It’s intriguing to think about how the interactive nature of games might set them apart from traditional art forms. Perhaps the journey of player engagement is what makes gaming unique, even if we haven’t pinpointed a definitive “masterpiece” yet.

  3. jgrimes

    Absolutely, it does! One interesting aspect to consider is how the interactive nature of games might shift the criteria for what we deem a masterpiece compared to traditional media like film. Perhaps the emotional connections players form through gameplay could be a key factor in defining a game’s impact.

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