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(Editor’s note: Variety’s interview with Sony Interactive Entertainment CEOs Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino occurred on Oct. 16, prior to PlayStation’s Tuesday announcement it is shutting down Firewalk Studios and Neon Koi. Sie was unable to make studio business CEO Hulst available for additional comment or to clarify his previous comments about layoffs in this story ahead of publication.)

This spring, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida turned heads when he picked two PlayStation vets to lead Sony Interactive Entertainment: Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino.

After all, having co-CEOs is a potential recipe for friction. In their first interview since assuming their new roles in June, Nishino and Hulst speak to Variety about how their partnership works. They argue that the scale of the company behind the “God of War” and “Spider-Man” franchises has grown to require two operations that each need specialized leadership: a platform business run by Nishino...

The PlayStation 5 has been released for the past four years, and the gaming community has taken full advantage of this beast of a gaming machine. The gaming industry has evolved for the past three decades, and Sony Interactive Entertainment wanted to commemorate how far the PlayStation brand has come since 1994. Hideaki Nishino recently revealed a new Collection bundle with the original PlayStation color schemes.

Fans are impressed to see Sony step up their game for limited edition designs on current PlayStations. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment

The color scheme heavily resembles the original PlayStation that came out 30 years ago and was a perfect nostalgic touch. Legacy fans may be interested in investing in this limited edition console; however, one other PlayStation was truly ahead of its time from another console generation.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With a Limited Edition PlayStation 5 PlayStation owners are blown away by what...

Ghost of Tsushima is one of the biggest and most aesthetically pleasing first-party games operating under the PlayStation Studios banner to be released. The developers of Sucker Punch Productions took their time with this massive undertaking, and the final product was worth it. Fans were immediately enamored with the intense combat and the high stakes of the narrative, as Jin Sakai must fight without honor to retake his homeland from Monggol invaders.

Jin Sakai made a name for himself in his efforts to liberate his homeland and was dubbed the Ghost. Image Credit: Sucker Punch Productions

The Ghost was a title given to the lone samurai as he fought to save his people from the invaders. Jin needs to look at the part of a warrior that strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies, and the developers gave him an extensive wardrobe, some of which were inspired by other great gaming franchises.

Amidst the console war between PlayStation and Xbox, PC has always been a true champion in every sense. Be it their massive capacity to run games on way higher quality than consoles or their easy upgradability, PCs are more comprehensive when it comes to high-end gaming.

Gaming PCs are way ahead of consoles. | Credit: Intel.

On the other hand, PCs are actually more versatile systems where you can run many other tasks besides gaming. However, in today’s world, building a gaming rig puts heavy pressure on your pocket. Amidst all the debates, the PlayStation CEO is here to preach his verdict.

PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino Puts PS5 Ahead of PC and Mobile PlayStation CEO thinks PS5 has easier accessibility than PC. | Credit: Sony.

In the long-standing battle of PCs and consoles, there has been a huge debate on which one is better. It’s pretty hard to find a definite answer,...

FromSoftware single-handedly pioneered the growth of the Soulslike genre in the past few years and each new installment has been an improvement from previous projects. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki has a profound understanding of the makings of a great Soulslike title, and the recent success of his latest game gave the studio the confidence and motivation to increase the workforce to develop more titles on a much larger scale.

Director Hidetaka Miyazaki taking the stage during The Game Awards. Image Credit: The Game Awards

Legacy projects were a stepping stone towards achieving greater success. One project that struck the director the most, and going into this exciting chapter for the studio could pave the way back to one of its forgotten gems.

FromSoftware Is Going All in by Confirming Multiple Soulslike Projects Are in Active Development

The gaming community has been clamoring for a Bloodborne remaster or sequel for the past...

Sony Interactive Entertainment (Sie) ha presentado oficialmente la PlayStation®5 Pro (PS5®Pro), la última incorporación a la gama PlayStation®5 (PS5®). Diseñada para elevar los juegos a un nivel sin precedentes, la PS5 Pro ofrece a los jugadores una experiencia de juego enriquecida gracias a su claridad de imagen superior, sus altas frecuencias de cuadro y su trazado de rayos de última generación*. La PS5 Pro, cuyo lanzamiento está previsto para el 7 de noviembre de 2024, estará disponible a un precio de venta recomendado (PVR) de 699,99 dólares estadounidenses, 699,99 libras esterlinas, 799,99 euros y 119.980 yenes japoneses (impuestos incluidos). La consola cuenta con una unidad de estado sólido de 2 TB e incluye un mando inalámbrico DualSense. Además, la PS5 Pro contará con la última tecnología inalámbrica, Wi-Fi 7, en las regiones donde se admita este estándar.

La PS5 Pro está diseñada para que los mejores desarrolladores de juegos del mundo puedan crear experiencias de juego mejoradas,...

Sony Interactive Entertainment (Sie) has officially introduced the PlayStation®5 Pro (PS5®Pro) console, the newest addition to the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) family. This state-of-the-art hardware innovation is designed to elevate the gaming experience, offering gamers incredibly sharp image clarity, high frame rate gameplay, and advanced ray tracing capabilities. The PS5 Pro is set to launch on November 7, 2024, with a recommended retail price (Rrp) of $699.99 Usd, £699.99 Gbp, €799.99 Eur, and ¥119,980 Jpy (including tax). The console comes equipped with a 2Tb solid state drive and includes a DualSense wireless controller. In territories supporting the latest wireless standard, the PS5 Pro will also feature Wi-Fi 7.

The PS5 Pro allows the world’s top game developers to create enhanced gaming experiences by leveraging the console’s more powerful hardware and advanced system architecture. Delivering the most stunning visuals and performance ever seen on a PlayStation console, the PS5 Pro introduces several groundbreaking features, such as:

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Sony Interactive Entertainment (Sie) has officially introduced the PlayStation®5 Pro (PS5®Pro) console, the newest addition to the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) family. This state-of-the-art hardware innovation is designed to elevate the gaming experience, offering gamers incredibly sharp image clarity, high frame rate gameplay, and advanced ray tracing capabilities. The PS5 Pro is set to launch on November, with a recommended retail price (Rrp) of $699.99 Usd, £699.99 Gbp, €799.99 Eur, and ¥119,980 Jpy (including tax). The console comes equipped with a 2Tb solid state drive and includes a DualSense wireless controller. In territories supporting the latest wireless standard, the PS5 Pro will also feature Wi-Fi 7.

The PS5 Pro allows the world’s top game developers to create enhanced gaming experiences by leveraging the console’s more powerful hardware and advanced system architecture. Delivering the most stunning visuals and performance ever seen on a PlayStation console, the PS5 Pro introduces several groundbreaking features, such as:

An...

Bloodborne is an underrated gem from the PlayStation 4 generation, and the gaming community has been waiting for a follow-up project, whether it is a remaster for the current generation or a sequel. After years of begging and being let down, most fans lost all hope from whispers of a remaster.

Despite the massive success and demand from the gaming community, Sony Interactive Entertainment has the final say about how the Soulslike title should be handled. Fans have been clamoring for years and their hope faded into an abyss, until recently, reports from a notable insider claim something is coming.

The Battle for a Bloodborne Remaster or Sequel Is Far From Over After All These Years

The developers of FromSoftware have struck gold with the Soulslike genre and used everything they have learned and their knowledge to improve the succeeding major projects. Unfortunately, the studio does not own the IP, and...

Bloodborne is another underrated gem left to collect dust and cobwebs underneath the basement of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The Soulslike title was a massive hit during the PlayStation 4 cycle and the gaming community would love to see the game as a next-gen remaster.

Unfortunately, Sony has been too blind to its potential and decided not to push forward with a sequel or a next-gen remaster for reasons unknown. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki loved working on the project, however, FromSoftware does not have any pull in this regard and fans are disappointed.

Content Creators Are Doing Their Part to Give Bloodborne the Next-Gen Remaster It Deserves

FromSoftware has cracked the code to develop the perfect Soulslike game and each project served as a stepping stone to perfection. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki holds Bloodborne in high regard and would have loved to see the franchise expand through a sequel, unfortunately, Sony owns the IP.

Elden Ring is the latest Soulslike game developed by FromSoftware and was a massive success. The game developers later released an expansion called Shadow of the Erdtree and it was a worthy follow-up but some fans can’t help but notice some strange details that could connect the dots to another game.

Director Hidetaka Miyazaki did not hold back with the expansion and has given the gaming community something worth remembering. The Soulslike genre is not for the faint of heart while the developers are firm to the franchise’s core and some games have stood well against the test of time.

The Elden Ring Dlc is the Closest the Fans Can Get to an Unmade Sequel (For Now)

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment have helped each other in the past few years to deliver unique and creative video games to the rest of the world. Some players have noticed...

Bloodborne is an underutilized Soulslike project developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game was made exclusively for the PlayStation 4 console but was stuck on the short end for not receiving the same privileges as other exclusives.

The developers of FromSoftware heavily expressed interest in returning to the franchise and expanding the lore. Unfortunately, Sony Interactive Entertainment is in charge of the IP and gets the final say, and fans have been begging for a remaster for the PS5 but it seems like all hope is lost.

Sony Loves to Give the Bloodborne Community False Hope The gaming community should learn to cut their losses, one of them being a remaster for Bloodborne. Image Credit: FromSoftware

Sony was renowned for developing high-quality first-party games during the PlayStation 4 life cycle and even partnered with other gaming studios to create exclusive experiences. Hidetaka Miyazaki partnered with the company for...

Days Gone is an unfortunate case of review scores being valued more than public opinion. Bend Studio had a great foundation for the perfect zombie open-world game but was pushed to the sidelines by Sony Interactive Entertainment leaving fans of the franchise heartbroken.

The directors of the original game, John Garvin and Jeff Ross, have been vocal about their dismay at how it all turned out but Garvin remained optimistic. The director is confident that the new heads of PlayStation will have a change of heart but the community manager snuffed out all hope.

Days Gone Community Manager Kills All Hope for the Sequel Days Gone fans are still holding out hope for a sequel.| Image Credit: Bend Studio

Bend Studio got the short end of the stick when Sony mandated the studio to work on a new franchise but Garvin hopes the new heads: Herman Hulst and Hideaki Nishino...

Days Gone is an underrated PlayStation first-party title that is getting left behind by other major franchises by Sony. The game was initially released on previous-generation hardware and was bombarded by negative reviews which had a significant impact on its image.

Despite the high demand for a sequel and the cliffhanger ending that more or less hinted at plans for more stories to tell, Sony denied the developers permission to work on it and ordered them to work on something else but the director came out and it seems like not all hope is lost.

There Is Still Hope for a Days Gone Sequel After All The gaming community is hoping for a Days Gone sequel from Bend Studio.

It wasn’t long ago when Sony unveiled a handful of new first-party titles in the last PlayStation State of Play and it was unlikely, some fans were optimistic about an...

Bloodborne has aged like fine wine but it wouldn’t be bad if FromSoftware and Sony would give the gaming community a highly requested remaster. The Soulsborne title has been neglected for far too long and people are now making fun of the prospect of a family-friendly spinoff.

The recent Summer Game Fest by Geoff Keighley showcased a decent lineup of new games and one was leaked a while ago which involves the Horizon franchise. Sony partnered with Lego and produced a new spinoff title that seems to be the new approach for this generation.

Bloodborne Will Never Work as a Lego Game

The gaming community revealed why Bloodborne would never work as a light-hearted game.

The Soulsborne game was released almost a decade ago but it is still talked about to this day which is a testament to how it was well-received by the gaming community. The fans had...

Bloodborne is an underutilized PlayStation gem that has been collecting dust in the company’s basement for far too long. Fortunately, Team Asobi didn’t forget the iconic Soulsborne exclusive from the previous console generation and paid homage through Astro Bot as a cosmetic item.

The family-friendly franchise of the developers is the perfect way to reminisce about the history of the company. Although the gaming community has been begging for new content related to the Soulsborne game, this is probably the closest the fans will get to a remaster.

Sony Trolls Bloodborne Fans With an Outfit for Astro Bot

Team Asobi heard the pleas of the gaming community for new Bloodborne content and responded to it.

This is not the first time the company has done something with the franchise that isn’t necessarily what the gaming community wanted. Sony revealed a new batch of merchandise inspired by Bloodborne,...

Days Gone 2 is another game that is on top of the wishlist of every other PlayStation fan but the man behind the zombie project has some news that will crush any dreams for a sequel. Director Jeff Ross confirmed the franchise is dead in the water and won’t be revived soon.

The recent State of Play has kicked the hornet’s nest and there are still some optimistic fans out there hoping for a sequel. Ross has some strong words about the present leadership that would cast doubt on his vision to be fully realized and be left in the basement of Sony forever.

Days Gone 2 Is as Good as Dead Says Co-director

Days Gone fans are in mourning after Jeff Ross hammered the final nail in the coffin.

Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino were recently appointed as the new CEOs of PlayStation and were already pestered with the...

Helldivers 2 has probably become one of the most successful titles on PlayStation. This game has redefined the genre of live service titles. And to carry forward this huge success, the soon-to-be co-ceo of Sony’s PlayStation Business, Hurmen Hulst, has some new strategies.

After the legendary tenure of Jim Ryan, now it’s time for Herman Hulst and Hideaki Nishino to put their feet in the CEO’s shoes. One of these co-CEOs has already got plans, both for live service titles and single-player narrative games, with which PC players might get a bit upset.

Live Service Titles to be Released on PlayStation and PC Simultaneously Helldivers 2 like live service titles, will now launch both on PC and PlayStation simultaneously.

During a PlayStation business briefing on Thursday, both the upcoming co-CEOs discussed their strategies regarding Sony Interactive Entertainment. Helldivers 2 has been a huge success for this gaming platform. To ensure...

PlayStation has been renowned for the plethora of first-party games from developers that operate under its banner. The platform has earned the respect of the gaming community; however, some fans can’t help but notice the special treatment Horizon is receiving.

Consumers love to take in great content, but Sony seems to forget that other more beloved franchises under its belt aren’t receiving the same attention. Guerrilla did a great job with the series, and there appears to be more coming across various mediums soon.

PlayStation Favors Horizon More Than Other Franchises Horizon was successful for PlayStation, but fans aren’t delighted by how other games are being ignored.

The popularity of the franchise that Guerrilla started during the last console generation is monumental, and Sony made the decision to port the first game to another platform, which was a historical move. It didn’t take long for the publisher to port the sequel,...

Bloodborne is an underutilized PlayStation property that could be getting a remaster treatment sometime soon after CEO Hideaki Nishino reveals his love for the game. Nishino has ascended the corporate ladder within Sony, and his power could give the fans what they want.

The Soulsborne games are not for the faint of heart and Nishino admitted that he may not be the best player but it did not affect his passion for the franchise. The gaming community has been begging Sony for a remaster and it is now highly possible given the new regime.

Hideaki Nishino Is a Huge Fan of Bloodborne Despite the insane difficulty, Nishino booted his PlayStation 5 to play Bloodborne with friends.

During Jim Ryan’s reign as CEO, all of the pleas and requests of the gaming community for a remaster or performance boost were all refused for reasons unknown. Perhaps Nishino and Hulst will do...

Hideaki Nishino and Hermen Hulst have been announced as the new joint CEOs of PlayStation, each overseeing distinct segments of the company. Hideaki Nishino will lead the Platform Business Group which includes major publishers and indie studios. This news has made fans excited as in Hideaki Nishino’s Q&a session in 2021, he shared how much he enjoyed the tough game, Bloodborne, during the pandemic.

He liked playing the game on his couch but also had fun sharing his screen with friends to talk about how hard the game is. These personal stories about his gaming show his important role in moving PlayStation’s technology forward and how he connects with gamers by sharing experiences. This previous talk has made fans really excited about what’s next for PlayStation.

Hideaki Nishino talks about playing games and PlayStation’s future Sony’s latest console, PlayStation 5

Bloodborne was once considered the most...

PlayStation is about to have a massive shake-up in leadership after implementing a new structure that will now have two CEOs at the helm. Former CEO Jim Ryan vacated the position earlier this year and is passing the baton to the new pair on how to evade Bloodborne fans.

The gaming community has been begging for a sequel and had no luck with Ryan during his reign but now they are optimistic that two people can potentially give what they want. Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino better come up with a better response than their predecessor.

Bloodborne Fans Will Ask the New PlayStation Heads for the Same Thing

There is hope for a Bloodborne remaster now that there are two PlayStation heads.

It is quite bizarre to believe that Ryan has done with the iconic franchise in terms of game content but the company recently announced a new batch of merchandise about the Soulslike title.

Ever since Jim Ryan stepped away from his position as the CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation, many within the community have been wanting to know who the next person in the chair is going to be.

Well, Sony has announced that the position will now be split and divided among two: Herman Hulst as the CEO of the studios and Hideaki Nishino as the CEO of technology and platforms. The announcement, as one would expect, has a lot of people wondering where PlayStation is headed next and what the platform’s vision is going to look like.

With PlayStation’s New CEOs, People Are Both Excited and Morbidly Curious Hermen Hulst will now lead the charge on Sony’s first-party outings.

With Jim Ryan’s departure as the CEO of Sie earlier this year, people began to wonder who’d end up as the next head of PlayStation...

Some major news has dropped regarding PlayStation’s new CEO, as gamers finally know who will be replacing Jim Ryan as the company’s head. However, gamers aren’t all too happy about these recent announcements, as some feel this could be the beginning of a difficult time for the company.

According to the announcement, the two new CEOs will be Herman Hulst and Hideaki Nishino, who will both be the heads of different portions of the company, while also answering to Sony Interactive Entertainment chairman Hiroki Totoki.

Big Changes Are Coming to PlayStation, but We Do Not Know Whether They Are Good or Bad PlayStation announces two new CEOs.

At the moment, we do not know how this new change will impact the future of the console, but what we do know is that both of these new CEOs have been working tirelessly to build the PlayStation IP into something special,...

San Francisco, Aug 25 (Ians) Sony Interactive Entertainment (Sie) has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Audeze, a leading audio technology brand and pioneer of high-end gaming headphones.This acquisition aims to strengthen Sie’s efforts to continue innovating the audio experience of PlayStation games, the company said in a statement.

Theheadphone maker will operate independently and develop multi-platform products, while benefiting from being a part of the PlayStation ecosystem.

“Audeze is a premier brand for headphones, and this acquisition highlights Sony Interactive’s focus on innovation and providing the best audio experience to PlayStation players,” said Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Platform Experience at Sie.

“We’re excited to bring Audeze’s expertise into the PlayStation ecosystem, building on the great strides we’ve made with PlayStation 5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech and the Pulse 3D wireless headset.”

Based in Santa Ana, California, Audeze develops headphones for the professional audio,...

Sony revealed the contents of the upcoming console that hit PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 as well as the PlayStation App today. Details about the update were shared in a blog post written by Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President of Platform Planning and Management. PlayStation 5 owners will now have the option to transfer PS5 […]

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San Francisco, Feb 24 (Ians) Sony is working on a next-generation virtual reality (VR) headset for the PS5 that will include an improved field of view, resolution and even a single cord to make it easier to use.

According to The Verge, the headset won't launch this year, but the company is announcing early plans to make it available on the PS5 at some point in the future.

"We're taking what we've learned since launching Ps VR on PS4 to develop a next-gen VR system that enhances everything from resolution and field of view to tracking and input," said Hideaki Nishino, Sony's head of PlayStation platform and planning.

"It will connect to PS5 with a single cord to simplify setup and improve ease-of-use, while enabling a high-fidelity visual experience," Nishino added.

Sony is also working on a new VR controller, which will use some of the features found in the DualSense PS5 controller.

Despite strange rumors that suggested Burger King could reveal the PlayStation 5’s Ui, Sony went ahead and just released a breakdown of the next-gen console’s interface themselves.

“With less than a month until launch, we’re thrilled to share our very first look at the PlayStation 5 console’s user experience,” writes Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Platform Planning & Management, on the PlayStation blog. “The new Ux is completely centered on the player – to provide you a truly next-generation experience with deeper immersion that quickly connects you to great games and a passionate gaming community.”

The star of this show is what the PlayStation team calls the “Control Center.” In its simplest form, this new feature allows you to access information typically available on the console’s home screen without actually having to leave the game you’re currently playing. That means you can do things like see what your friends are playing,...