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Sony pushes new IP to extend PS3’s shelf life

Vita may have been about the big brands at Gamescom this week, but PS3 was almost the exact opposite – with Sony announcing even more new IP during its press conference. Joining the already announced new IP of Beyond, Last of Us and Wonderbook were there new games from Sony’s …

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Murray Pannell joins restructured SCE UK

Sony has revealed a brand new management structure for its UK office, with former Ubisoft marketing boss Murray Pannell named as the new SCE UK marketing director. Pannell – who left Ubisoft earlier this month – replaces Alan Duncan whose departure was revealed by MCV last week. Former employers throughout …

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Kaz Hirai resigns as Sony Computer Entertainment chairman

One of the key figures in the recent history of PlayStation has distanced himself from the business. Kaz Hirai has resigned his position of chairman of Sony Computer Entertainment. His role as Sony Corporation president remains unaffected. He will retain the role of part-time board member of SCE, meaning that …

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INTERVIEW: SCE CEO Andrew House

Andrew House felt he was heading into the lion’s den ahead of his first major press conference since becoming CEO of PlayStation. SCEA president Jack Tretton had lapped up the whopping and adulation as he introduced violent action games to the bloodthirsty crowd. House’s job was to show the same …

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Sony bosses take pay cut

Sony execs have taken pay cuts and returned their annual bonuses following four years of losses. The PlayStation parent has also asked shareholders to appoint a new Board of directors, which will include Hirai. Hirai only became CEO of Sony in April following years in charge of the PlayStation business. …

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