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[HeisenbergFX4]

Personally didn't like the way PS was trending under him, I think this is a good thing for PS

 

[Loxus]

And Phil Spencer always CEO of Xbox Microsoft ? WTF this world...

I know right.
Jim Ryan sold more consoles and released more AAA blockbuster games than Phil.
But some how, Jim Ryan ruined PlayStation?

 

[Bernoulli]

Sony in crisis, let's wait for the next news.

Unless it has to do with the sony breach and sensitive info will be revealed soon

 

[MiguelItUp]

Something about this guy always rubbed me the wrong way TBH. Here's to hoping his replacement doesn't do the same.

 

[Danjin44]

 

[Topher]

I wonder who will replace him?

It has been foretold....

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Promote Shu

 

[CobraAB]

Bring KAZ back.

This.

Hell, even Jack Trenton.

 

[64bitmodels]

It has been foretold....

id be down for that

first order under his rule: Nuke Microsoft HQ

 

[kvltus lvlzvs]

Was it because he made the "we only make moviegames" comment?

 

[BlueLyria]

God I wish.
And then it's revealed that Kaz is back.

 

[ulantan]

The legend

 

[xHunter]

Bring back Andrew House.

 

[Topher]

Personally didn't like the way PS was trending under him, I think this is a good thing for PS

 

[Draugoth]

In One Hour from Now:

"Phil Spencer announces he's bought Jim Ryan"

 

[hinch7]

Wonder why though.

Hopefully we at least get someone who's less of a suit, who plays too safe for PS games for sequels/remakes.. and more of someoe that pushes for new IP's and ideas. Like the PS of old.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

Seems the approval of the Activision merger for Microsoft was too much for Jimbo to handle. In all seriousness though, hopefully the next person in charge on PlayStation actually knows how to hold a controller and enjoys video games for more than just the money they bring in. Also, please do away with the GAAS initiative for the next 10 years.

 

[tmlDan]

Pretty sure he’s owned him for a while.

yea, sorry, you're wrong on so many levels.

They literally are beating them in console sales this year like 4 to 1

 

[T-Cake]

Sheet, I hope this doesn't mean the end of PlayStation games on Steam.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Let's remember this classic

 

[Little Mac]

 

[Nankatsu]

Don't tell me this means Hermen is next.

Please let Yoshida be next. Please.

 

[Topher]

Unless it has to do with the sony breach and sensitive info will be revealed soon

I bet that's it

 

[Reckheim]

Good riddance you disgusting suit!

Bring someone who doesn't just care about live service and the bottom line.
I would LOVE hermen hulst for the job!

Jim ran the company how a company should be ran; with accountability. And it showed.

I know you guys love your gaming shirt wearing dude bro's; but I'd rather see someone that knows how to run a business.

 

[StealthGoblin]

He'll be difficult to replace

SCEE was a monster under his watch and PlayStation is incredibly successful right now. Can't think of anyone who could step in with his pedigree

 

[jm89]

Pretty sure he’s owned him for a while.

Same delusion when you thought starfield was game of the generation material

Jim's been owning Xbox ass to the point Phil had to run to his daddy for help.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

This thread needs to have the "LIVE" tag imo.

 

[GHG]

Time to end the GAAS plans and get back to business.

Shu better be allowed to step up.

 

[Roufianos]

Good riddance, just hope Herman doesn't replace him.

Would be great if someone who wants to put the fun back in PlayStation replaced him.

 

[tmlDan]

Don't tell me this means Hermen is next.

Please let Yoshida be next. Please.

Hate to say it but Hermen has the confidence for the job, guys on a yacht every second week

 

[SSfox]

Hopefully a new CEO that understand playstation brand well.

I think Jimbo was alright, but not as good as his predecessors.

 

[DeepSpace5D]

Idk why I have a weird feeling it could be for health reasons, but hope I’m wrong.

So long Jim, it’s been fun. Curious to see who his replacement is.

 

[Roberts]

10 GAAS games cancelled.

But seriously, probably Hermen will take over.

 

[gokurho]

Good bye James

 

[Warnen]

He got a job at steam since he liked making PC games.

 

[HawarMiran]

Old man wants to retire. Where is the problem?

 

[Banjo64]

His replacement is Sarah Bond.

 

[Draugoth]

Sony PlayStation confirms: Jim Ryan intends to retire in March 2024

New Management Structure of Sony Interactive Entertainment

(September 28, 2023, Tokyo / September 27, San Mateo, CA) – Sony Group Corporation and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced that SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan has made the decision to retire in March 2024 after almost thirty years with the PlayStation business. To support Mr...

sonyinteractive.com

Comment from Jim Ryan

“After 30 years, I have made the decision to retire from SIE in March 2024. I’ve relished the opportunity to have a job I love in a very special company, working with great people and incredible partners. But I’ve found it increasingly difficult to reconcile living in Europe and working in North America. I will leave having been privileged to work on products that have touched millions of lives across the world; PlayStation will always be part of my life, and I feel more optimistic than ever about the future of SIE. I want to thank Yoshida-san for placing so much trust in me and being an incredibly sensitive and supportive leader.”

Comment from Hiroki Totoki

“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Jim Ryan for his outstanding achievements and contributions over his 30-year career at Sony, including the great success of launching the PlayStation 5. The PlayStation business managed by SIE is an essential part of Sony Group’s entire business portfolio. I will work with Jim and the senior management team closely to ensure our continued success and further growth. I am also looking forward to creating the exciting future of PlayStation and the game industry together with everyone at SIE and its business partners.”

 

[Flabagast]

good riddance, we haven't had a truly good and bold 1st party game since Returnal in early 2021, and there is nothing worthwile from SIE studios on the horizon (that is announced I mean)

 

[Topher]

Phil Spencer right now...

 

[Little Chicken]

 

[Fake]

2023 best year confirmed.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Did people get sick of winning?

 

[DryvBy]

I'm going to assume health reasons we didn't know about. Or he's just made a lot of cash.

 

[Murdok]

The next boss has to bring more games for PC and Day one.

 

[Stafford]

I'm seeing people hoping they will change this GaaS focus, but will they? Does it work that way? I mean I am sure even he had someone above him, right? Or did he really have 100% say in these decisions?

Personally I can't see their focus change drastically, but hey, we'll see.

 

[HawarMiran]

I want someone like Shawn Layden. He gave a fuck about exciting us

 

[DForce]

He's retiring.

New Management Structure of Sony Interactive Entertainment

(September 28, 2023, Tokyo / September 27, San Mateo, CA) – Sony Group Corporation and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced that SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan has made the decision to retire in March 2024 after almost thirty years with the PlayStation business. To support Mr...

sonyinteractive.com

 

[Punished Miku]

Cant say I saw that coming. Really makes you wonder if some shit is going wrong we dont know about.

 

[DenchDeckard]

This is mental....I literally said yesterday to a colleague I bet he's gone soon...I don't know why but I felt it.

That's fucking weird