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## The Illusion of Innovation: Critique from Owen Mahoney

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the video game industry stands as a beacon of creativity and innovation. However, as Owen Mahoney, the former CEO of South Korean gaming giant Nexon, recently pointed out, this vibrant sector is often plagued by what he terms 'mass delusions' among industry execu...