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New Sony exec holds promise

Farewell Phil, sob

Phil Harrison may be long gone, he's in New York now helping Atari/Infogrames battle their personal demons, but his role remained unoccupied at Sony until this week.

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However, the platform holder has today unveiled his replacement, Shuhei Yoshida becoming president of SCE Worldwide Studios as of today.

Yoshida joined Sony Computer Entertainment back in 1993, rising through the ranks to the lofty role of senior VP, US Studios, SCE Worldwide Studios last year.

"SCE WWS has been developing global hit titles, sharing resources and know-how within SCE Group since its foundation, and we will reinforce our software business by further enhancing coordination among the studios under a new leader," offered Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kazuo Hirai.

"Under the leadership of Yoshida, who has proven track record in managing creative talent, SCE WWS will accelerate the software development for the PlayStation 3 and PSP platforms and vigorously expand the gaming market."