Ever since Phil Harrison shocked the games industry by leaving Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) for Atari, there has been a crucial void in Sony's management. In the interim months, Kazuo Hirai was the acting President of the Worldwide Studios, but effective today, there will be replacement.Shuhei Yoshida has become the new president of the SCE Worldwide Studios. He began his career with SCEI in April 1996 as one of initial members in establishing the PlayStation business. Since then, he moved on to Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), where he ultimately became Senior VP of the US Studios.
In a press release from Tokyo, Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO of SCEI commented about the new position. "SCE WWS has been developing global hit titles, sharing resources and know-how within SCE Group since its foundation, and we will reinforce our software business by further enhancing coordination among the studios under a new leader. Under the leadership of Yoshida, who has proven track record in managing creative talent, SCE WWS will accelerate the software development for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) platforms and vigorously expand the gaming market."
The PS3 and PSP are both trailing behind competing home and portable platforms. It will take refocused leadership on Sony's part if it wants to reclaim its former glory in the games industry. We wish Yoshida the best of luck in his new role at Sony.
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5-16-2008 @ 12:03AM
Jove said...
where he ultimately 'becae' Senior VP of the US Studios.
love your spelling
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5-16-2008 @ 2:05AM
Smokey said...
excuse me, former glory?
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5-16-2008 @ 11:48AM
Saigon said...
Uhh, remember ps1 and ps2? The console kings of their respective generations.
5-16-2008 @ 5:30AM
Kade Storm said...
To the first poster:
It's called a typographical error, which is a far cry from a genuine spelling mistake. By the way, I like your use of capitals at the beginning of new sentences, very 'correct'. Might wanna' loosen up the triple-knot on your tie, amigo.
Regarding the second poster:
Oh, Mr. Yoon. Look what you've done. With that very innocent comment, you've effectively poked the ever stupefied New Sony Socialist Reich in the gut, and now they'll be out for you.
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5-16-2008 @ 6:12AM
Dr Haisook said...
This actually looks like good news, especially that they mentioned that 'Under the leadership of Yoshida, who has proven track record in managing creative talent, SCE WWS will accelerate the software development for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) platforms and vigorously expand the gaming market.'
It seems Mr Yoshida will be up to it. He looks quite confident. *no pun intended*.
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5-16-2008 @ 6:36AM
Duff_B said...
With all this news of the growth in PSP sales (if not in software) it would be great if Sony took notice and started to put increased effort into getting people to develop more games like God of War, Patapon and Crisis Core.
5-16-2008 @ 9:23AM
Alien said...
Who knows ... maybe this will be a change in good :) I do wish that he will be a competent president :)
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