Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Network Entertainment have merged to create a new company. Sony Interactive Entertainment
This merger will unite the divisions of hardware, software and PlayStation network under one roof. The new company will begin his duties on April 2016 and will have its base in San Mateo, California, while “global business operations” will be coordinated from Tokyo and London.
You Sony Interactive Entertainment It will be led by President and CEO global, Andrew House, who revealed details of the merger in a press release.
“By integrating the strengths of PlayStation hardware, software, content and operations network SIE is a much stronger entity with a clear objective: to accelerate the growth of the PlayStation business, “House said. “Together with our partners, SRS is a pioneer in the development of services and products that will continue to inspire the imagination of consumers and lead the market.”
According to new global functions of SIE, SCEA president and CEO, Shawn Layden, will now be responsible for Sony Worldwide Studios. In his Twitter account, the current president of Sony Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, confirmed that he will report to Layden and office will remain the same.
Yoshida also confirmed that the share of “hardware” that has been restructured not include PlayStation VR.
It was not disclosed whether the restructuring will affect in some way to other brands of PlayStation.
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