The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has chosen 'Krazy' Ken Kutaragi as the recipient of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented at this year's Interactive Achievement Awards on February 7th at the Red Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, in conjunction with next year's D.I.C.E. Summit. Regarded as the father of that fad known as the PlayStation, Kutaragi was squeezed out of the Sony hierarchy this past Spring after the PlayStation 3's sluggish start.
Kutaragi's unpleasant departure from Sony in no way diminishes his impact on the business of video games. In fact, it would be difficult to imagine the modern gaming landscape without his very significant contributions. The former Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. President and CEO was instrumental in the creation and launch of the PlayStation brand, and that alone cements his place in the history of the industry. Besides, if nothing else, we are all but guaranteed at least one good quote between now and the award ceremony.
