Horizonstation 5 news: Sony Appoints two Ceos to take over from Jim Ryan

[bongowongo]

Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino will jointly succeed Jim Ryan as the CEOs of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Hulst is CEO of the newly named Studio Business Group, which includes all of PlayStation’s first-party teams, plus covers the development of PlayStation IP onto other mediums, such as TV and film. Hulst was already head of PlayStation Studios. He was previously the co-founder of Horizon and Killzone developer Guerrilla Games, which was acquired by Sony in 2005.

I am thrilled to lead the studio business group and continue to build on our success with PlayStation 5, while preparing for the future,” Hulst said in a statement. “The video game industry is one of the largest entertainment industries in the world and has been built on the marriage of content and technology, and I look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of play and entertainment.”

Hideaki Nishino will lead the Platform Business Group, which includes console hardware, technology, accessories, PlayStation Network and third-party relations (covering major publishers and indie studios). He was already SVP of Platform Experiences. He’s been part of the Sony business since 2006, holding numerous roles at Sony Network Entertainment, Sony Corporation and SIE.

"We will continue to connect players and creators through world-class products, services, and technology," Nishino said. "We always strive to grow our community even bigger with innovation in every area at Sony Interactive Entertainment.”

"I am honored to be appointed such an important role alongside Hermen. By working more closely together, we will be positioned to build incredible experiences for an ever-expanding audience now and in the future."

Both leaders will report to Sony Interactive Entertainment chairman Hiroki Totoki, who has been acting CEO of the division since Jim Ryan stepped down from the role at the end of March. Totoki is also president, COO and CFO of Sony Group Corporation. The latest changes will take effect from June 1st.

Now we got 2 people to blame when they ramp up the gaas push lol.




Crazy though Helmens career trajectory .... Who's dink is he sucking to rise up this quickly. Dude was a fkkin studio head at Guerrilla just a few years ago lol.

[JayJ350]

Makes sense, you got your software and media guy and your hardware and services guy.

[bongowongo]

Makes sense, you got your software and media guy and your hardware and services guy.

I dont know of any company that handles two CEOs though ... However I guess maybe it makes sense on paper. Let one guy handle all the software side and the other guy do all the hardware stuff and they both just find the middle ground. They oughtta know better than me so who am I to ask.



The funny thing would be is if the japanese guy says ok we're going balls deep into portable gaming like the switch for the next console, and then tells helmen to figure out how the sofware side for it lol. One things for sure though, more studios gonna close down to make way for 2 ceo salaries.

[JayJ350]

I dont know of any company that handles two CEOs though ... However I guess maybe it makes sense on paper. Let one guy handle all the software side and the other guy do all the hardware stuff and they both just find the middle ground. They oughtta know better than me so who am I to ask.



The funny thing would be is if the japanese guy says ok we're going balls deep into portable gaming like the switch for the next console, and then tells helmen to figure out how the sofware side for it lol. One things for sure though, more studios gonna close down to make way for 2 ceo salaries.

It sounds like they are simply splitting up the management to focus on different things, this sort of thing happens with big corporate divisions.

[MikeLowrrrey]

If he was the founder of Guerrilla games, we're in good hands

[Coal Man]

Yeah intredasting. PS is about both hardware and software, either of which require vast knowledge and skillset. I think I like this idea for split CEOs

Also, side note: I am literally shaking for anything Horizon related. Heard there's a Remaster, heard there's a Lego game. Pls inject it into my veins Guerrilla.

[freeburn]

[SirFapsAIot]

I dont know of any company that handles two CEOs though ... However I guess maybe it makes sense on paper. Let one guy handle all the software side and the other guy do all the hardware stuff and they both just find the middle ground. They oughtta know better than me so who am I to ask.



The funny thing would be is if the japanese guy says ok we're going balls deep into portable gaming like the switch for the next console, and then tells helmen to figure out how the sofware side for it lol. One things for sure though, more studios gonna close down to make way for 2 ceo salaries.

just as easily as mgfgt handles two cocks at once

[bongowongo]

just as easily as mgfgt handles two cocks at once

He can barely juggle two games and you're asking him to do 2 cawks? .... Man's gonna get the most juice from that one cock before he moves onto the next!!

[mgftp]

Reminds me of growing up with two dads, very cool.

He can barely juggle two games and you're asking him to do 2 cawks? .... Man's gonna get the most juice from that one cock before he moves onto the next!!

Correction I typically play 2-3 games at a time. Currently playing GoT, MO2, and ***.