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Sony Worldwide Studios Chairman Shawn Layden is leaving SIE
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That was when Sony hired a drunk cameraperson for their conference.
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This was only over a year and a half ago. Things change quickly.
Obviously going to join Reggie in retirement and hang out. That's what they really meant about coming together.
I'm extremely curious, but relieved that it seems to be something at Sony and not health related in any way. Sucks that PlayStation is losing a lot of key people, they've benefited from having a bit of a dream team at the executive level in the past gen. Not saying their success won't continue, but we can't underestimate the impact that the folks over there have had on the PS4 gen.
Tell me, is this internal strife within SIE, or strife between SIE and Sony itself?
I can't speak for what he necessarily did behind the scenes but as a public figurehead I'm not sure I necessarily liked the direction that Sony went under his tenure. I guess indifferent. Still, there was a time when I felt Jack Tretton wasn't doing a great job yet by 2013-2014, he had kinda found the right balance. Layden's tenure was comparatively short, but I don't know if this change represents anything good or bad.
Succeeding Jack was quite the task, and although I have no doubts about Shawn's competence, his public persona was ... meh
Tretton and House were execs that had charisma and knew how to please crowds.
I know Layden didn't like big stages and all that, but Sony needs someone like Tretton, Reggie and Phill Spencer to put a face on the brand
But I wish good luck to Layden's, in wherever he goes next
I wouldn't worry much about the PS brand, since PS4 is a beast and all that. Names will change at the top of the chain, but there won't be changes with the PS5 and etc.
Tretton and House were execs that had charisma and knew how to please crowds.
I know Layden didn't like big stages and all that, but Sony needs someone like Tretton, Reggie and Phill Spencer to put a face on the brand
But I wish good luck to Layden's, in wherever he goes next
I wouldn't worry much about the PS brand, since PS4 is a beast and all that. Names will change at the top of the chain, but there won't be changes with the PS5 and etc.
It's time for Ken to make his long-awaited comeback.
This is such an amazing picture, classic. What was the source? Released by Sony ahead of the PS2 launch?
Damn that sucks but I'm hoping some of his thoughts and initiatives still persist. Hopefully Sony will be more well rounded and provide experiences for all tastes and interests. I know Shawn was disappointed with their lack of multiplayer centric titles.
This is the kind of thing you read before you hear Shawn was touching butts he wasn't supposed to touch, or something.
Was never a fan of the persona the man put off but you definitely cant argue with the success he had while in charge. Interesting to see the future of SIE going forward, the industry is better with their success (said as an Xbox fan).
Loved Shawn press conferences.
I'm sad to see him leave he is a gamer at heart.
I am really stroked where we go from here.. Last thing we need is Arrogant Sony coming back or a Sony that loses its focus.
Who's replacing the man?
Also it sounds like we gearing up for the next gen already
I'm sad to see him leave he is a gamer at heart.
I am really stroked where we go from here.. Last thing we need is Arrogant Sony coming back or a Sony that loses its focus.
Who's replacing the man?
Also it sounds like we gearing up for the next gen already
If I had to guess, it could be because of the end of the generation. I mean, look, Reggie also left at a similar time at Nintendo, even though their generation cycles are little off from Microsoft and Sony.
I'm thinking the camera person didn't realize their camera was live, and they decided to check focus at that moment.
I've been a camera op for some live events in the past and generally we like to dial in camera settings while our camera isn't live. The technical director should have quickly cut to another camera lol.
Ken Kutaragii has come to reclaim his throne
the plan is all coming together
... or not
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Doesn't surprise me that this has happened. I always said Jim Ryan was the cause of PlayStation's silence ever since he took over. Jim Ryan's an arse. Best of luck to you Shawn.
Honestly more optimistic about PS5 now. He was seemingly all in on cinematic games, which isn't my thing.
Curious what the power struggle could be about. Hopefully whatever the outcome is good for us consumers.
That has to be rough to suddenly be out of the company you've been with for 30+ years.
That has to be rough to suddenly be out of the company you've been with for 30+ years.
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