Jim Ryan is stepping down early next year

[the-pi-guy]

BREAKING: PlayStation boss Jim Ryan is stepping down, two sources tell Bloomberg News.

— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) September 27, 2023

[the-pi-guy]

Me all alone going:

SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan to retire in March 2024. Hiroki Totoki will assume the role of Chairman of SIE effective October 2023. Effective April 1, 2024, Mr. Totoki will be appointed Interim CEO of SIE while he continues his current role at Sony Group https://t.co/iawrs5O95g pic.twitter.com/sdOCKIzbkf

— Wario64 (@Wario64) September 27, 2023

[the-pi-guy]

https://t.co/P42v5OP0ht pic.twitter.com/Yer6KA8zBz

— Ben Starr (@The_Ben_Starr) September 27, 2023

[Legend]

Interesting. Jim Ryan didn't seem as bad as some people acted, but I'm still excited for fresh leadership.

[kitler53]

Jim isn't very old to be "retiring".  

he has done a fine job overall but I hope the next guy sees value in small and quirky titles.  I very much miss that about Sony's PS3 era even if those titles were not massively profitable. 

[the-pi-guy]

Jim isn't very old to be "retiring".  

He's 63 apparently.
And he's a high ranking position, so has money to retire earlier than most.

[kitler53]

He's 63 apparently.
And he's a high ranking position, so has money to retire earlier than most.

surehe could but often times these high ranking people are in it for the power more than the money. 

Nancy Pelosi.  mich McConnell.  Legend Biden.  Donald Trump.

none on them should be running for reelection.  3/4 confirmed and I'll be surprised if McConnell doesn't as well.

[the-pi-guy]

Jim Ryan no longer a PlayStation exclusive as of April 2024

Key parts of his run:
- Huge PS5 launch
- Successful PS expansion to PC (but slow move into mobile)
- Incredible 2021-2023 run of 9 acquisitions: Bungie, Haven, Housemarque, Bluepoint, etchttps://t.co/loAlsqyAVn)

— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) September 28, 2023

Nixxes
Housemarque
Bluepoint
Firesprite
Valkyrie Entertainment
Bungie
Haven
Savage Game Studios
Firewalk

[BananaKing]

surehe could but often times these high ranking people are in it for the power more than the money.  

Nancy Pelosi.  mich McConnell.  Legend Biden.  Donald Trump.

none on them should be running for reelection.  3/4 confirmed and I'll be surprised if McConnell doesn't as well.

Those are politicians, these are business men there is a big difference. While some like the power, or just working, others want to cash in and retire and enjoy their life's. I bet the guys a millionaire now, why spend more time in a high pressure job when you can just retire and let your stocks and investments bring money in

[the-pi-guy]

From Era

[the-pi-guy]

Jim Ryan has been a great contributor to our industry and a fierce leader for PlayStation. I wish him the best in what he does next. Thank you for all you’ve done for the community over the last 30 years, Jim.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) September 28, 2023

[Dr. Pezus]

Jim Ryan has been a great contributor to our industry and a fierce leader for PlayStation. I wish him the best in what he does next. Thank you for all you’ve done for the community over the last 30 years, Jim.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) September 28, 2023

I wanna see the email he sent to his employees celebrating now

[the-pi-guy]

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I'm hoping this article is nonsense.

Sony needs to be spending more in the future, not less.