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Guerrilla Games' Hermen Hulst is PlayStation's new head of Worldwide Studios
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Yeah sound like a massive demotion tbh, like they gave him a token leadership job instead of kicking him out.
In scale, yes, but it's possible it's something he's interested in doing. He's been head of WWS for a long time and he certainly doesn't want for money or accomplishments; this is exactly when a lot of people (Boyes, House, Trenton, etc.) move on to something smaller that they might enjoy more, or just for the sake of change. In Shu's case, he's doing that while still within the company.
But, I mean, you're right — it could be a thinly veiled demotion. I'm worried about the possibility too. This is more typical in Japan as big companies traditionally hire "for life" so instead of firing someone, a company may just demote them and encourage them to quit. Remember Konami separating Kojima from his team by a floor or something?
I don't think that's what's happening here by any means! Just that it's the image I think of in this situation.
Wow, this is crazy. So I wonder if Shawn Layden was fired and the intention was always to replace him with Hulst. I'm not surprised to see him get a big promotion though, as he always seemed really on top of things and he's really interesting to listen to when he speaks. Shame about Shu though. He's been a great face for Playstation this past generation and I hope this 'demotion' is something he wants as opposed to being forced on him as a consolation.
Honestly, Guerrilla Games' story might be the most impressive rise of a developer in the whole industry. They've gone from two ugly mediocre games (Shellshock and Killzone 1) to being a graphics powerhouse and then making a massively successful new IP powered by incredible technology which has placed them among Sony's best and most respected development studios. Their rise and rise is really fascinating.
Honestly, Guerrilla Games' story might be the most impressive rise of a developer in the whole industry. They've gone from two ugly mediocre games (Shellshock and Killzone 1) to being a graphics powerhouse and then making a massively successful new IP powered by incredible technology which has placed them among Sony's best and most respected development studios. Their rise and rise is really fascinating.
Shu said he would have already retired if it wasn't for VR. He probably wanted that new position.
Yoshida's new job sounds like it's to let him start winding down his active role before retiring, but want to get the PS5 launch out of the way.
Holy shit. Sprinkle that Decima everywhere. Congrats to him.
Really perplexed what this means for Shu though.
Really perplexed what this means for Shu though.
Would be a legendary (albeit no-brainer) move for that to be his last.
But somebody needs to fucking do it lol
Following Shuhei Yoshida twitter Account he was very interested by indie dev and indie Japanese devs probably a good news.
If you follow Yoshida on Twitter you know how passionate he is about indie games. It's not only a big deal for him, but it shows how seriously Sony's taking indie's going forward. Yoshida also seems to be really well liked among indie devs.
I've split it off here: https://www.resetera.com/threads/pl...oper-initiative-led-by-shuhei-yoshida.151667/
If a mod feels otherwise feel free to close/merge, but I think they're distinct bits of discussion.
i mean...Shuhei Yoshida is primarily the reason why Bloodborne existed in the first place (him going to FROM and Miyazaki to do a 1st party exclusive)...so here's a hoping.
Which means he could host next E3, PSX, etc.
I love Hulst's accent when speaking in English though.
It sounded sexy. : )
I love Hulst's accent when speaking in English though.
It sounded sexy. : )
Jim and Hermen on the top.
seriously now, always appreciated Hermen Hulst, seems like a nice guy.
seriously now, always appreciated Hermen Hulst, seems like a nice guy.
I think this is a pretty smart move, good for all parties involved, including devs and players.
Pretty shitty posts on Yoshidas supposed ''demotion''. He was in a joint position with Layden before, has said he would have probably retired ages ago if it wasn't for VR, and now he has a role he obviously really likes doing if you follow his twitter etc. Great position for Shu, who also wants to be in Japan , so I'm sure he doesn't really want to be globetrotting 24/7.
But oh no, its a massive demotion!!
But oh no, its a massive demotion!!
Mmm, nope, the fact that those ppl are EU doesn't mean that the decisions doesn't come from US headquarters, and it's like that for now.
It's a massive demotion which may also be a role he likes more than what he was doing for the last several years. These aren't mutually exclusive, you know.
Sounds more like Yoshida has something like Adam Boyes' old position.
Don't why i put Heman when i know it's Hermen .
Guess not fully wake up yet lol
It means that shu is promoted to reporting directly to jim ryan while working on what he loves.
Ngl, as a Dutch, I always accidentally think its Herman too (since that's a dutch name)
Congratulations! Seems like the right person
Seems a really good fit, especially to share technology, something evident from recent collaboration with Kojima.
Also Shu going after Indies seems really spot on, he is a very likeable guy, less 'corporate guy' so is probably the profile needed with small developers.
Also Shu going after Indies seems really spot on, he is a very likeable guy, less 'corporate guy' so is probably the profile needed with small developers.
PS5 exclusive lineup to consist of Horizon 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and Horizon VR1 and VR2.
I believed so initially, but apparently not:
I'm not understanding. Does the person you quoted have inside info or something? Or just guessing and cosigning what took place like the rest of us because we honestly have no say in the matter.