Jim Ryan Reflects on PlayStation Legacy as He Prepares to Depart
As Jim Ryan steps down, he emphasizes the importance of entertainment in the gaming industry and shares his top PlayStation games.
- Jim Ryan, outgoing Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO, will be succeeded by Hiroki Totoki in April 2024.
- Ryan highlights the PS5 launch during the pandemic as his greatest challenge and achievement, praising the team's effort.
- He advises his successor to never forget that Sony is an entertainment business, emphasizing the need to entertain, surprise, and delight gamers.
- Ryan shares his favorite PlayStation games from each generation, with 'God of War Ragnarök' being his top pick for the PS5.
- Despite stepping down, Ryan hints at new projects and a different direction for his life, reflecting on his 30-year career at Sony.