KnackChap Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 http://next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_c...20&Itemid=2 Shuhei Yoshida will become the president of SCE WWS beginning May 16, marking what may be the beginning of a new era for PlayStation's software division. Yoshida is currently SVP of U.S. Studios at SCE WW. When he assumes his new position, he'll be filling shoes left by the highly visible Harrison, who departed Sony in February this year, and took a job with French game publisher Infogrames. Yoshida has been with SCEI since 1993, and was an initial member of the PlayStation business, according to a Sony statement. In 1996, he became producer of the product development department, and in 2000, joined SCEA as VP of product development. He landed his most recent SVP position in February 2007. A statement from SCE group CEO Kaz Hirai read: "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 3 and PSP platforms and vigorously expand the gaming market." Shuhei Yoshida, a 19-year Sony veteran and renowned software developer, has been with Sony Computer Entertainment America since it’s inception more than twelve years ago. Previous to this, Yoshida’s tenure with Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. took him through various high profile positions in product development and third party relations. In March 2007, Yoshida was appointed senior vice president, product development, Sony Computer Entertainment America and is responsible for all software development activities in North America. Yoshida is among those responsible for the creation of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.'s 170-person internal product development team. His internal product development operation includes studios in Foster City, Calif., San Diego, Calif., Santa Monica, Calif., Bend, Ore., and Salt Lake City, Utah. Yoshida joined Sony Corporation in 1986 where he was involved in the corporate strategy group, as well as coordinating the PC business. Additionally, he was one of the initial members of the PlayStation project in February 1993, where as the lead account executive he headed Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.'s third party licensing program. Yoshida has many best-selling titles under his belt, including SCEA’s premiere online game with voice-enabled headset, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, as well as Jak and Daxter™, Twisted Metal: Black® and ATV Offroad Fury™. In the studio, Shu executive produced Gran Turismo™, Ape Escape™ and The Legend of Dragoon®, among other titles. Most recently he led internal development teams in developing the largest launch line-up in videogame history for PlayStation Portable, including titles such as Twisted Metal: Head on™, NBA, MLB® and ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails. Yoshida earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Kyoto University, Japan, and his master's degree in business administration from the University of California at Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 "Under the leadership of Yoshida, who has proven track record in managing creative talent, SCE WWS will accelerate the software development for the PlayStation 3 and PSP platforms and vigorously expand the gaming market." has it finally happened? the death of the PlayStaton 2? peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCore Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 has it finally happened? the death of the PlayStaton 2? peace They didn't mention PS2 at PSday right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 no, they didn't peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid ocelot Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 has it finally happened? the death of the PlayStaton 2? peace For sony,it's a good thing..cant have your babies killing each other can ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 They didn't mention PS2 at PSday right? there was no mention of psp either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCore Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 there was no mention of psp either You're kidding right? There's a whole section about how you can watch PlayTV episodes on PSP using remote play and use GPS+PSP maps to navigate. They also showed Echochrome being played on PSP and cover of GT4 Mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 You're kidding right? There's a whole section about how you can watch PlayTV episodes on PSP using remote play and use GPS+PSP maps to navigate. They also showed Echochrome being played on PSP and cover of GT4 Mobile. I must have dozed off, during those stuff...hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Weird!!! why the dble post?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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