The Latest Breaking News from Shawn Layden

Former Sony lead reveals that we got the PlayStation 1 because of a failed partnership on the SNES: "Nintendo left us standing at the altar"

It all worked out in the end

GamesRadar · Dec 3, 2024

A lot of Sony's leadership didn't take the PS1 seriously at first with Nintendo and Sega dominating the console space: "They didn't want to be associated with it"

The PlayStation 1 was seen by some as a "fool's errand"

GamesRadar · Dec 3, 2024

As Sony confirms the PS2's 160 million sales, former PlayStation chief reveals how many were actually made, confirming very few remain unaccounted for

The Nintendo Switch has some ground to cover to reach the PS2

GamesRadar · Dec 3, 2024

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden says relying on blockbuster games is "a death sentence"

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden says relying on blockbuster games is "a death sentence".

TechRadar · Oct 17, 2024

Former PlayStation boss says games are "seeing a collapse in creativity" as publishers spend more time asking "what's your monetization scheme?"

Shawn Layden thinks publishers should spent a little less time chasing Fortnite

GamesRadar · Oct 17, 2024

Ex-PlayStation head says the AA middle ground between GTA and indies is "gone," and relying on blockbusters to "get us through" is "a death sentence"

"I think that's a threat to the ecosystem if you will"

GamesRadar · Oct 17, 2024

"If you don't like it, don't buy it", former Sony Interactive boss says of Ghost of Yōtei character design 'controversy'

Finally a voice of reason.

Creative Bloq · Sep 27, 2024

Former Sony head responds to those complaining about Ghost of Yotei's female protagonist: "If you don't like it, don't buy it"

Alternatively, "make the game you want yourself"

GamesRadar · Sep 26, 2024

We Finally Know How PlayStation Ruined a Legendary Video Game Studio

'Silent Hill' creator Keiichiro Toyama shared one reason for his departure from Japan Studio before its closure in 2021, and it all has to do with Sony's strategy.

Inverse · Jul 16, 2024

Former Dragon Age Producer Says Mega-Hit Video Games Are Being Ruined By a 'Death Cult'

Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah says obsession with photorealism is dragging blockbuster games down, but making opportunities for indies.

Inverse · Jun 26, 2024