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Shuhei Yoshida, an outstanding veteran in PlayStation history, announced his departure His departure from Sony Interactive Entertainment after 31 years marks a potentially monumental change in the leadership of the Japanese tech giant.
“I’ve been at PlayStation since the beginning, and I’ve been with PlayStation for 31 years. At 30 years, I thought, ‘Well, I think it’s time to leave. The company is doing well.'” Yoshida said this in his exit interview (via spotify).
Yoshida is best known for serving as president of PlayStation Studios from 2008 to 2019 and later as head of the Indies Initiative, where he played a key role in advancing indie developers and shaping the gaming industry.
Yoshida’s direct engagement on social media and appearances in iconic PlayStation moments (such as t) have made him a fan favorite.PS4 game sharing videoThe BAFTA Fellowship-winning industry veteran leaves the company on 15 March 2025.
“I love indie games. When the indie boom began in 2000, all digital distribution took off on PC, mobile, and consoles. Small digital games could be made by anyone in the world, and sold and distributed globally. There was.” Yoshida reflects on his time at Sony.
The news comes at a critical time for Sony as it seeks to further strengthen its position in the handheld gaming segment amid fierce competition from Microsoft. samsung.
Sony is said to be developing it. Unlike PS Portal, which is dedicated to streaming portable PS5 consoles, it can run games natively. The company hasn’t released a portable gaming device since the ill-fated PS Vita and PSP, so this news could make it a strong competitor to the Nintendo Switch and its successor.
On the other hand, Samsung is also said to be developing it. A foldable handheld gaming device in its own right.
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