Support NeoGAF

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

That is everyone's choice. 2nd place would be Kaz.

Kaz would be my first choice, but I know he's long retired.

 

[Topher]

What?

Remember all the censorship controversies?

 

[DeepEnigma]

What?

Have you seen his Twitter? It's a wonder PS started to be infected with censorship and the like.

Where not even Nintendo censored. It was actually getting better (less of it) in that regards when he was gone and Jim took over.

 

[Yoboman]

Jim did great from a games / studio building perspective. He did lack in marketing though. Hopefully the next person in charge fixes that up.

If anyone deserves a promotion it’s Ted Price. He should oversee all of first party IMO.

Nah

Insomniac without Ted Price would be a tragedy for one. Not every drv needs to operate like Insomniac either

 

[Chronicle]

Shame. All that pressure from the fanboys paid off. The fight is over. The war won. Our new ruler, Phil, will take care of us though. His track record os impeccable!
Look forward to great new games Geats of Forza and Halo: The rermaster of the remake 2!

 

[Moridianae]

Memes aside, wasn't a big fan of him lately--kinda feel like they've lost touch with what fans want.

Kinda want someone coming in who will bring some energy back or more than price increases and GaaS.

 

[Gambit2483]

 

[SSfox]

Got the perfect two candidates that I'm sure GAF will love

Neil Wokkeman will insta end the PS brand. Even a PS fanboy like me would insta sell his playstation and move to Xbox if this guy is new PS CEO.


This is actually the ultimate strat for Xbox to finally beat playstation, that Phil Spencer don't know about, it cost way less than 70 billions also.

 

[ByWatterson]

LOL at anyone who thinks he was forced out. Jesus Christ, guys.

 

[Yoboman]

Have you seen his Twitter? It's a wonder PS started to be infected with censorship and the like.

Where not even Nintendo censored. It was actually getting bigger in that regards when he was gone and Jim took over.

Sorry he censored your hentai games bro

 

[DeepEnigma]

Sorry he censored your hentai games bro

I don't play those games, "bro."

 

[diffusionx]

Wow! Wonder who will take his place. Hermen?

Me

 

[Holammer]

I present the future Sony CEO. Bob Chapek will bring a fresh perspective to Sony going forward.

 

[bender]

Not every drv needs to operate like Insomniac either

Most devs could probably learn a thing or two from Insomniac's planners and production schedule.

 

[Jadsey]

Hoo-fucking-rah. Very pleased about this.

Bring back Shuhei please.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Good riddance. Bring back Jack Tretton.

 

[Kilau]

End of an error.

 

[Paulistano]

Excellent, now they need to move Sony out of California.

 

[Mr Moose]

But I’ve found it increasingly difficult to reconcile living in Europe and working in North America.

Can't get a good parmo or fish & chips in North America, apparently.

 

[Topher]

I present the future Sony CEO. Bob Chapek will bring a fresh perspective to Sony going forward.

Former CEO of Disney?

 

[bender]

I don't play those games, "bro."

One hand on the controller counts as playing, broseph.

 

[Halo2redvsblue]

Damn MS getting Activision hurt him that bad?

 

[64bitmodels]

I don't play those games, "bro."

 

[SEGAvangelist]

So do we think the GaaS stuff will keep going with Jim gone?

 

[Aenima]

While i dont agree with all Jimbo decisions and focus, the numbers dont lie and the man knew what he was doing. Hes with Playstation since the PS1 and he was head of Playstation Europe, and we all know how strong playstation is in Europe. Hes not an easy guy to replace, Shu Yoshida would be great but does he really want that position? He seems happy just being head of the indie department and enjoying games.

Whoever comes next just hope its better at comunication. Playstation comunication has been terrible under Jimbo.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Most devs could probably learn a thing or two from Insomniac's planners and production schedule.

Shit. If Microsoft get a 3rd of their studios to be HALF as productive as Insomniac, Gamepass would indeed be the best value in gaming.

 

[thebigmanjosh]

CMA approval announcement and Jim Ryan resignation in the same week? Can't be a coincidence.

Conspiracy aside-I have no feelings about this change. I just hope whoever they bring in next pushes the marketing/PR team to step it up. These 6-12 month gaps between announcements are getting old. Eric Lempel or Shuhei seem like the logical fits to be the next CEO.

 

[Draugoth]

This announcement calls for memes.

 

[balls of snow]

Shuhei Yoshida era lets go!

 

[Yoboman]

I don't play those games, "bro."

Why not, "brother". That's where the real gaming is at

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Now is time to make a Gravity Rush 3

 

[TheUndeadGamer]

Is it time to buy a PlayStation now?

 

[DeepEnigma]

Why not, "brother". That's where the real gaming is at

No interest, "bruv" Heard the real deal is bears now.

 

[GHG]

What's Peter Moore doing these days?

 

[ulantan]

So do we think the GaaS stuff will keep going with Jim gone?

...why wouldn't it?

 

[T4keD0wN]

I am just waiting for John Riccitiello (seems he can only fall upwards) to leave Unity after their latest blunder in order to take over Playstation after Totoki. Calling it now.

 

[Gojiira]

Pretty sure he’s owned him for a while.

Imagine being this deluded LOL…

On topic, this is really interesting news, as much as people hate Jim he did make Playstation extremely profitable.
Still, hoping the replacement will be Japanese with a strong liking towards single player

 

[64bitmodels]

Why not, "brother". That's where the real gaming is at

No interest, "bruv" Heard the real deal is bears now.

habout both you SISTERS cut it out

 

[BrunoCoel]

What if he sign the plate because he is gonna join team Sony?

Spoiler

Didn’t know PlayStation’s new plan was to loose.

 

[DeepEnigma]

habout both you SISTERS cut it out

Did you just assume our genders?

 

[Monkfish877]

Thank God, my prayers have been answered. Can't wait to see the back of this clown. Hoping Sony pivots back to what they were doing before this muppet took charge. First party AAA games are you bread and butter Sony, never forget that. 3 to 4 AAA games a year please.

 

[bender]

What's Peter Moore doing these days?

Unity

 

[Yoboman]

Most devs could probably learn a thing or two from Insomniac's planners and production schedule.

Maybe. My honest opinion on Insomniac is that the way they make games is a double edged sword

They can pump out the games but their games will always be a bit straight forward, they will never be the ones pushing the envelope and sweeping GOTY awards. Sony needs a mix of both

 

[DeepEnigma]

First order of business. Bring back the real showcases.

 

[JaksGhost]

Laughing at everybody who thinks plans are just going to shift immediately in another direction come March.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I think that there's only one man in this whole world who would be the perfect candidate to take PlayStation to the next level. His name is Hideki Kamiya!

 

[Yoboman]

What's Peter Moore doing these days?

Not losing billions of dollars on historical console failure rates because he rushed a console to market

 

[GHG]

Unity

 

[Gambit2483]

This announcement calls for memes.

 

[64bitmodels]

I think that there's only one man in this whole world who would be the perfect candidate to take PlayStation to the next level. His name is Hideki Kamiya!

BlockStation. all 4 face buttons on the DualBlock are replaced with just the Square button.