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Kaz Hirai Leaves Sony Computer Entertainment Position

by Matthew Kato on June 27, 2012 at 08:59 AM

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Sony has announced that Kaz Hirai has stepped down from his representative director, chairman role at Sony Computer Entertainment.

That's not to say he's leaving the organization as a whole, however, as he retains his position as president and CEO of Sony Corp. to which he was named in February.

Hirai will also be a part-time member of the SCE board of directors.

[via GameSpot]

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by jshaas Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:06 AM

This would explain why he didn't make a stage appearance at E3. I thought is was strange that he just watched with the rest of the crowd.
by Jeffrey Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:09 AM

so what does this mean for the Playstation?
by HiddenConcept Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:21 AM

I just want the Playstation Glory day back. Xbox and microsoft are ok i just dont like their lack of exclusives and their u give me money i give u nothing attitude.

Edit: Almost nothing..... Gears is in my top 3 franchises. For all the fan boys who think im trying to start a console war.
by FlawlessC0wboy Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:23 AM

Title is a bit sensationalist considering he's still the President of Sony.
by ruyjin_jakka Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:23 AM

it is a sinking boat and bleeding cash badly, so yeah, i will leave too....sony needs to get their act together
by Meta77 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:41 AM

I dont blame him. Must be super stressful
by M1 Punk Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:49 AM

Mr. 599 US Dollars and the dude who killed Ridge Racer.
by josh Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:50 AM

The company is in such a bad state that even Kaz can't fix everything.
by Zonified Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:52 AM

From what I've gather from comments on this (from here and other places) no one seems to be reading the story. He's not, I repeat NOT, leaving Sony. He is leaving his position in charge of SCE. Do you think you could be CEO and be in charge of one of their sectors all while trying to fix the company?
by The Brain Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:57 AM

Kaz Hirai is a solid dude.
by somebodyissilent Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM

He will still be there
by Bastiodon Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:01 AM

Sensationalism ftw
by dagnastyep Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge Racer! (Yes I had to say it, and yes it's funny every time)
by ___ Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:49 AM

That's too bad
by Allen Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Ah, that's too bad. SCE could use a man like Kaz in charge. I wonder who's taking his place?

Nice to see he's sticking with Sony though, maybe he can focus more on helping the other divisions.
by Matt The Hedgehog Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 01:23 PM

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

It's only. Been a few months!!!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
by ebilcanival123 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 01:36 PM

KEVIN BUTLER WILL FINALLY RISE TO POWER!!!! TIS THE END OF DAYS! MUHAHAHAHA!
by styx971 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 03:41 PM

kaz :( o well i guess it must be hard juggling all that work least hes staying around tho :)
by musicalham Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 04:15 PM

He has only held the position since February? Wonder why he left his fairly new position.
by dietrick gault Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 04:27 PM

how you get promoted to ceo and then leave?