Sony's beloved PlayStation CEO is leaving

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Shuhei Yoshida announced that he will be leaving Sony Interactive Entertainment in January 2025.
Yoshida praises the upcoming PlayStation 5 games Slitterhead and Nine Sols for their unique gameplay.
Yoshida plans to participate in events before leaving SIE, but has no specific plans for the future.

the key PlayStation Shuhei Yoshida, once the face of the brand, has announced his future departure from Sony Interactive Entertainment, the division of the company that handles video games. Yoshida, 60, joined SIE in late 1994 before the launch of the first PlayStation.

In the latest episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast, Shohei Yoshida, President of SIE India, looks back on his 31 years with Sony's beloved gaming brand. The industry veteran, an original member of the PlayStation team formed in 1993, shared his experiences with former SIE CEO Ken Kotaragi, widely regarded as the father of PlayStation. Yoshida also dropped a major career announcement: his plan to leave Sony's game division in the coming months.

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In episode 502 of the Official PlayStation Podcast, Yoshida revealed that he would be leaving SIE on January 15, 2025. The executive, who has been mulling a departure from Sony in recent years, believes now is the time for him to make the move. . Speaking to SIE Senior Director of Content Communications Sid Shuman, Yoshida said PlayStation is doing well and is in good hands right now. Moreover, he admits that he loves the games released on PS5 as well as Sony's latest console.

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During his interview with Shuman, Yoshida highlighted two PlayStation 5 releases that have taken up his time recently. was among them SlitterheadJapanese developer Bokeh Game Studio's unique action-horror experience that lets players take control of basically every NPC in the title. Kiichiro Toyama, the mind behind gravity rush, Silent Hilland Siren franchises is the creative director of Bokeh Gaming Studio. Yoshida admired the unique setting and characters Slitterhead While we compare its gameplay with Soulslike game. According to the PlayStation icon, fighting bosses in Slitterhead It's fun because players can often finish them off even as an old lady.

Another title that was mentioned was the 2D platformer and Metroidvania Not Souls by Taiwanese indie studio Red Candle Games. Yoshida explained Not Souls As a 2D version of FromSoftware Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice which also has a combat system with parries and counters. The game, which SIE Indie boss says has an interesting mix of sci-fi elements and Chinese folklore, has been compared to the critically acclaimed beat'em up. Sifu Also. According to Yoshida, the correct execution of parries and counters in Not Souls It can make the player feel amazing.

Yoshida said he will attend several events before leaving SIE, including The Game Awards 2024 in December and the Taipei Game Show in January 2025. Aside from going to these events, PlayStation The veteran admitted that he has no other plans at the moment and will probably enjoy his free time. Yoshida, however, indicated that he will still try to help independent teams in the future.