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We Finally Know How the PlayStation Got Its Name

PlayStation is one of the biggest entertainment brands in the world, but it turns out the iconic name was more of a coincidence

Inverse · Feb 4, 2025

Former PlayStation boss is hoping for ‘something that is still hidden to us’ to be revealed in the Nintendo Switch 2 direct to make the console more exciting

A former PlayStation boss wasn’t surprised by the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal and hopes there’s something more exciting in store.

TechRadar · Feb 4, 2025

The PlayStation got its iconic name after legendary lead Ken Kutaragi saw how PCs were called "workstations," reveals Sony veteran Shuhei Yoshida

But Sony USA wasn't impressed

GamesRadar · Feb 4, 2025

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Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto once asked ex-PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida his thoughts on Star Fox Zero on Wii U, and well, we've all been there: "Should I say my honest reaction?"

Star Fox Zero may not have been the best demo game for the Wii U

GamesRadar · Feb 4, 2025

Sony veteran Shuhei Yoshida reveals PlayStation's first video game: an FMV space shooter for Nintendo that was "almost finished"

Another game for the Nintendo PlayStation has been revealed

GamesRadar · Feb 3, 2025

Ex-PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says Switch 2 "could have been a larger reveal" and "the only surprise to me was that mice thing that they showed"

Yoshida was "surprised there were not many surprises"

GamesRadar · Feb 3, 2025

PlayStation icon Shuhei Yoshida says a normal publisher would've canceled The Last Guardian, but even when it was running at 10-15 FPS on PS3 he insisted "we have to release it"

It's something of a miracle that we have The Last Guardian

GamesRadar · Jan 29, 2025

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'You can’t plan a success in this industry': Former Sony exec Shuhei Yoshida says he would've 'tried to resist' the company's ill-fated march towards live service gambles

"I'm sure they knew it's risky."

PC Gamer · Jan 17, 2025

Retired PlayStation exec reckons Bloodborne PC hasn't happened because Miyazaki 'cannot do it himself, but he doesn’t want anyone else to touch it'

"That’s my theory, and the PlayStation team respects his wish."

PC Gamer · Jan 17, 2025

"Single-player games now cost so much" which is why you need to buy remasters so PlayStation can "keep investing in great new games" according to ex-Sony president

Gotta keep the lights on somehow

GamesRadar · Jan 17, 2025

PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says the Vita failed because a lot of technical choices "weren't good ones" and Sony couldn't support PS4 at the same time

Several mistakes led to its demise

GamesRadar · Jan 16, 2025

PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida says he's surprised by Horizon Forbidden West's success compared to Zero Dawn's own: "I was hoping that the sequel would do even better"

The game was still "bigger and great"

GamesRadar · Jan 16, 2025

Bloodborne isn't getting a remaster because FromSoftware's Miyazaki is "so busy" and "doesn't want anyone else to touch it," theorizes PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida

Almost 10 years have passed since Bloodborne first released

GamesRadar · Jan 16, 2025

30 Years Later, PlayStation Giant Departs, But it May Not Be the Last We've Seen of Him

After 30 years, Shuhei Yoshida celebrated his last day at PlayStation today, but also revealed an unexpected new job.

Inverse · Jan 15, 2025

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TechRadar · Nov 28, 2024

PlayStation's Head of Indies Shuhei Yoshida announces he will retire from the company in January: 'PlayStation is in really good hands'

PlayStation's Head of Indies Shuhei Yoshida has announced he will retire from the company after 31 years.

PC Gamer · Nov 27, 2024

Shuhei Yoshida, the man behind the most savage gaming roast of all time, leaves PlayStation after 31 years: 'It's been a dream job'

The Sony veteran has been with PlayStation from the start and played a major role in its evolution.

GamesRadar · Nov 27, 2024

PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida, who's been around since the very beginning, is leaving Sony after 31 years: "PlayStation is in really good hands"

"When I hit 30 years, I was thinking, hmm, it may be about time for me to move on"

GamesRadar · Jan 11, 2024

Yoshi-P floats ideas for Final Fantasy 17: a real-time, turn-based hybrid or a return to pixel art

He also likes the idea of a new, younger director "instead of the same old guys"

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Tom’s Guide · Apr 25, 2023

PlayStation cancels ‘so many games’ — but that’s great for PS5

Sony cancels loads of games, which is likely why the PS5 isn't flush with exclusives. But we'll take quality over quantity any day.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

The face of PlayStation: Shuhei Yoshida on the joy and future of video games

He’s been at PlayStation since the beginning, and seen the games industry transform beyond recognition. He talks unlikely successes, AI, and gaming’s future

TechRadar · Mar 31, 2023

Former Sony president wants the PS5 to rival Xbox in adoption of indie games

In a recent interview, Shuhei Yoshida explained that he wants the PS5 to become a more inviting space for smaller games.

Creative Bloq · Mar 31, 2023

Why God of War's BAFTA Game Awards upset is a huge deal

A shock result, but what does it mean?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023

Bafta Games Awards: God of War wins six but Vampire Survivors is best game

The were gasps in the crowd as a cult indie shooter beat the blockbusters to the key award of the night

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Video game pioneer Shuhei Yoshida to be awarded prestigious Bafta Fellowship

Mr Yoshida will be presented with the accolade at the at the Bafta Games Awards later this month.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

PlayStation’s Shuhei Yoshida will receive a BAFTA fellowship

Longtime PlayStation executive and producer Shuhei Yoshida will receive an honorary BAFTA Games Fellowship for services to screen arts

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