May 14th 2024.
Hermen Hulst, the former head of Guerrilla Games, has recently been appointed as one of the joint-CEOs of PlayStation. This news comes after the departure of the previous boss, Jim Ryan, over a month ago. Alongside Hulst, Hideaki Nishino, the senior vice president of platform experiences, will also share the position of CEO.
The past two years have been a period of silence from PlayStation, with minimal game announcements and those that were made being communicated through the generic PlayStation Blog posts. Even the previous boss, Jim Ryan, was not very visible to the public, and when he announced his retirement in September, things went completely dark. Although he officially left in March, there was no news of a replacement at the time. However, it has now been announced that there will be two people in charge instead of one.
It was no surprise when Hermen Hulst was chosen for the top job, given his previous role as the president of SIE Worldwide Studios. However, he will now have to share the position with Hideaki Nishino, who is also a part of the dynamic duo. The responsibilities have been clearly divided between the two CEOs, with Hulst in charge of the newly formed Studio Business Group, which includes all first-party developers and those working on adapting PlayStation properties into movies and shows. On the other hand, Nishino will lead the Platform Business Group, which is responsible for hardware, PlayStation Network, and third-party relations. Although Nishino may not be a familiar name to most PlayStation fans, he has been with Sony since 2006 and his current role is not very different from his new one.
Both CEOs will report to Sony Interactive Entertainment chairman Hiroki Totoki, who has been acting as CEO since Jim Ryan's departure. Although not a recognizable figure among fans, Totoki holds a lot of power as he is also the president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer of Sony Group Corporation. This surely means he must have a massive office.
These changes will not take effect until June 1st, but PlayStation is expected to hold a preview showcase event similar to E3 at the end of this month. It is possible that one or both of the new CEOs will make an appearance at the event, as Jim Ryan used to do in the past.
Hulst expressed his excitement about his new role, stating that he is looking forward to building on the success of PlayStation 5 and pushing the boundaries of play and entertainment. Nishino also shared his enthusiasm for the position, stating that by working closely together, they will be able to create incredible experiences for the ever-growing audience.
In addition to this news, PlayStation fans can now submit letters and features through the website without having to send an email. They can also follow PlayStation on social media and sign up for their newsletter to stay up-to-date with the latest gaming content and releases.
On a related note, recent reports suggest that console sales for PS5 and Xbox have decreased by 25% in the UK compared to last year. There are also rumors about a new and improved PS5 Pro with better specs, which could be up to 45% faster than the regular PS5. AMD, the company that provides the chips for these consoles, has also stated that gaming sales have decreased significantly. But despite these challenges, PlayStation remains committed to delivering the best gaming experiences for their audience.
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