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Hideaki Nishino to lead SIE while Herman Hulst leads PlayStation Studios Photograph: (Wiki)
Sony has made some big changes to its leadership and appointed Hideaki Nishino as the sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). Previously, Nishino was appointed as the co-CEO along with Herman Hulst back in 2023. The global leadership also saw a change with Hiroki Totoki being named as the CEO of Sony.
“I am truly honoured to take the helm at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Technology and creativity are two of our biggest strengths as we continue to focus on developing experiences that deliver entertainment for everyone,” Nishino said, as reported by Variety.
Nishino also thanked Hulst for his expertise while working together and promised PlayStation fans continued growth and further IP expansion. Hulst, who also acted as the co-CEO, will still lead PlayStation Studios; however, this shift can bring changes for gamers.
A major shift in Sony’s gaming leadership
Previously managed by two people, Sony’s gaming division is back to its roots less than two years after Jim Ryan retired. Fans are also eager to see what direction Nishino will take for the PlayStation. Previously, Hulst expressed a lot of interest in live service games and revealed that the company is all-in.
Just a month ago, Hulst revealed that the company is focusing on both live-service games and single-player titles. However, following his statement, news regarding the cancellation of multiple live service games for PlayStation surfaced. It remains to be seen if Nishino still has the same vision.
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FAQ
What does this mean for the future of PlayStation?
Last year was a hit-and-miss situation for PlayStation. The hits were single-player exclusive titles, which fans are pushing for more. The misses, on the other hand, seem to be the majority of live service titles apart from Helldivers 2. Gamers are asking for more single-player but will have to wait for Nishino’s decision.
Why do players hate live service games?
The general idea behind live-service games is that developers drop content regularly to keep the community playing. What’s problematic is that people are encouraged to spend money on a game that requires a constant internet connection. On top of that, a company can shut down live service games at any time, which effectively wastes the time and investment of players.