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[Loomy]

Oh, no doubt about that. But I'm just saying that he probably didn't want to become a CEO if he chose such a low scale job as head of the indie initiative

Oh yeah you're absolutely right. My guess is with how big things were getting he decided to take a less stressful position. We should all hope our careers end that way lol

 

[TGO]

Hulst Derangement Syndrome (HDS) is truly a thing, huh. You guys really need to stop with that, he was the one who ultimately approved Sony's involvement in the project. Almost as dumb as the "he had nothing to do with Astro Bot!!!!" copium back in September.

I think Hulst is great and should make a great CEO & President of Playstation Studios
I just don't think he has been so far.

 

[Moriarty1889]

One of the last great leaders of Playstation to leave. Would have much rather preferred to see Hulst go and Shuhei take his place. Best of luck to him in whatever he decides to do next.

 

[FIREKNIGHT2029]

End of an era, what a legend

 

[nial]

I think Hulst is great and should make a great CEO & President of Playstation Studios
I just don't think he has been so far.

Feel however you want, but seeing small narratives being created and getting pushed is *very* annoying.
That's exactly how we recently got a garbage thread full of stupid fear of Sony pushing DEI, woke whatever on From Software. Literally imposible to discuss.

 

[Jormatar]

What a legend!

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Weird timing.

I wonder if acquiring Kadokawa has anything to do with this? If it’s assuredly going through Sony may decide that all their studios effectively accomplish the role Shu had and so he’s left without a position or further funding

 

[Revolutionary]

End of an era indeed.

He's one of the few gaming industry people that I still follow on Twitter because he hasn't lost his mind. Looking forward to see where he lands next.

 

[Stu_Hart]

Yes...leave while you can. He was a lot more active during the ps4 days. I have not heard much from him ever since jim ryan and herman were running things. Top management couldn't care less and are chasing trends, trying to shoehorn stuff.

 

[CLW]

 

[xanaum]

The guy responsible for the best era of Sony's first-party games should be running everything. It's honestly so sad.

 

[Dr. Samuel Hayden]

The soul of Sony is being chipped away in favor of clowns like Hulst and Cuckmann. Pretty sad to watch.

 

[RoboFu]

Damnit hulst!

 

[Salz01]

It annoys me he is leaving. He is so likable. Cerny seems to be the last like-able person at Sony.

 

[Kacho]

Are we entering the dark ages for PlayStation James Sawyer Ford ?

 

[DeepEnigma]

But not retiring.

Wow. What a run he had.

Goes to Kadokawa

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

He can definitely be much more influential at a number of different companies across Japan, Korea, China. Wasting his time at Sony at this point.

His potential's being wasted at Sony handling indie stuffs. Great to see him moving on

.
Before the definitive downfall of PlayStation

Thanks for all the good work

Legend

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Are we entering the dark ages for PlayStation James Sawyer Ford ?

Don't think so. Their exclusive content is off to the best start since PS2. We're in a very good era of gaming

 

[existensmaximum]

Loved the team from the PS3 era...he's one of the last.

Also...part of a tag team that buried the Xbone

This was peak Playstation.

 

[Juza]

Well, the reports suggesting that Sony may acquire Kadokawa appear to have some credibility after all.

iykyk.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Big loss for Sony, sad to see how this company has gone from celebrating its history to pushing out so many mainstays over the last several years. Shu is a legend and he will do great work wherever he ends up.

 

[Revolutionary]

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

But not retiring.

Wow. What a run he had.

People on X lack reading comprehension it seems

I have a couple of events to visit. The Game Awards are in December. I have commitments to the Taipei Game Show in January and DICE Summit in February, because I’m on the board… so that I’ll continue to do. But other than that, I have no plan. I enjoy my free time… I would like to continue to help indie developers or indie publishers if they need me. So I’ll probably continue to help these creative, talented indie teams in the future.

If anything, this interview clears any drama possible. Shu had a great run for 31 years in the same company and now basically retiring and keeping his indie hobby at his own pace, without the insane shedule of being a top manager at the biggest gaming company in the world.

This whole interview is not only very respectful and friendly, but 100% drama-free. Shu deserved some rest, it was a legendary run.

 

[peish]

Probably pushed out by the jim ryan herman, moving to the west movement, another japanese playstationer bites the dust

 

[Gilgalaad]

Goodby. Thank you for everythings!

 

[SweetTooth]

What a legendary career, thank you Shu!

Lets see when people spin this as somehow a negative thing or conspiracy theory... opps too late now lol

 

[ShirAhava]

The PlayStation I grew up with is like 98% dead and gone

Current PlayStation doesn't give a damn what Sofia says only Abby

PS5 is a western console.....an X-BOX if you will......The dream is dead

 

[skit_data]

I wonder who will replace him. Pretty big shoes to fill.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Lets see when people spin this as somehow a negative thing or conspiracy theory... opps too late now lol

Just look at crazy things in this thread, despite his interview being as clear as possible.

 

[consoul]

SHUUUUUUUUUUU!

Gonna pour one out for my man.
And by 'out' I mean down my gullet.

 

[Arsic]

Nutted, but she still suckin.

Hope he lands somewhere bright.

 

[Viruz]

SID: You’ve been with Sony Interactive for so long. What’s guiding the decision and the timing?

SHU: I’ve been with PlayStation from the beginning, and this is my 31st year with PlayStation. And when I hit 30 years, I was thinking, hmm, it may be about time for me to move on. You know, the company’s been doing great. I love PS5, I love the games that are coming out on this platform. And we have new generations of management who I respect and admire. And I’m so excited for the future of PlayStation.

So you know, PlayStation is in really good hands. I thought, okay, this is my time.

I remember a video where he was playing Bloodborne in a dark room, he was already good

Throughout his 30 years people in the industry people have nothing put praise for this man and that says a lot.
I wish him good health and to enjoy his retirement. Thank you

 

[nowhat]

Yoshida, Mark Cerny, Andrew House, Jack Tretton, Ken Kuturagi, Kaz Hirai

These guys are PlayStation. Sad to hear this news.

You are aware Cerny has never been a Sony employee?

 

[Setsuna Mudou]

Yosp, an absolute legend of gaming, hope he'll find the passion to keep going in other projects

 

[Cakeboxer]

Also...part of a tag team that buried the Xbone

The Xbox team burried the Xbox One, but it was a legendary marketing gag. Gaming industry needs more gibes.

 

[DenchDeckard]

If you don't love Shu, your a twat

 

[Big Baller]

OGs retiring and the new G's are trash. What a sad day it is...

 

[Jinzo Prime]

You are aware Cerny has never been a Sony employee?

Wait what?

 

[nowhat]

Wait what?

Yeah, he's always been an outside consultant. With obviously strong ties to Sony, but still, not an employee.

 

[Jinzo Prime]

Yeah, he's always been an outside consultant. With obviously strong ties to Sony, but still, not an employee.

You're blowing my mind right now!

Don't think so. Their exclusive content is off to the best start since PS2. We're in a very good era of gaming

 

[Kenneth Haight]

 

[Robb]

Sad to see him go. What an incredible resume.

 

[ArtHands]

The soul of Sony is being chipped away in favor of clowns like Hulst and Cuckmann. Pretty sad to watch.

Certainly entering the new age of Playstation. Time to say good bye to the era of PS who brought you those masterpieces of the yesteryears

 

[Judge Magister]

Farewell.

Anyway, PlayStation is in good hands.

 

[Z O N E]

What a legend.

It'll be funny if he joins Xbox and leads Xbox Japan. What a story that would be.

The betrayal would be like that USA Phone commercial guy who did commercials for Verizon for 9 years and then joined Sprint.

 

[pasterpl]

Next stop Nintendo?

 

[Edmund]

Hopefully his successor will be another charismatic Japanese man of culture. It better not be another Hermen who's gonna put Aloy everywhere

 

[Damigos]

A true legend

 

[Killjoy-NL]

Yoshida was the most likeable exec in gaming, ever.

 

[Emedan]

An absolute legend, sad news for Sony. Strange to see a Japanese man leave a company not for retirement though, especially after so long.