My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Shuhei Yoshida, former president, Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios.
Nov 11, 2025
Shuhei Yoshida, former president of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios, shares his journey in the gaming industry, from his early days at Sony to his ongoing passion for indie games. He discusses the transformative impact of titles like Journey and the evolution of PlayStation's support for small developers. Shuhei's insights on VR innovations and his role as an ambassador for independent games highlight his commitment to fostering creativity. He also reveals his top picks for an 'Indie Station' console, celebrating the artistry of indie gaming.
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Sound Shapes Blends Play And Composition
- Shuhei described Sound Shapes as a platformer that generates music from the player's actions and enabled user-created levels.
- He praised its design and how PS Vita touch made level creation natural.
Joining Kutaragi’s PlayStation Team
- Shuhei joined Ken Kutaragi's PlayStation team from Sony's PC group and helped pitch PlayStation to Japanese developers.
- His role focused on building relationships with publishers and bringing them onto the new CD-ROM platform.
CD-ROM Changed Publisher Incentives
- CD-ROM lowered manufacturing costs and sped distribution, which attracted publishers away from cartridges.
- That storage plus 3D capability convinced studios like Square and Namco to support PlayStation.
