Summary:
- Shuhei Yoshida, a former Sony executive, played a crucial role in the development of the Gran Turismo series by convincing the game's creator, Kazunori Yamauchi, to make the handling more approachable.
- Yoshida recognized that the original Gran Turismo's handling was too realistic and difficult for many players, so he persuaded Yamauchi to make the game more accessible.
- This decision helped Gran Turismo become a hugely successful racing simulation franchise, reaching millions of players worldwide.