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Sony Names New Head of Santa Monica Studio

Sony Santa Monica names 19-year veteran Yumi Yang as new studio head after Shannon Studstill joined Google Stadia's new studio.

Smokehouse1533d ago (Edited 1533d ago )

Whaaat that sucks. Stadia? But that’s cool, good luck to them.

bouzebbal1533d ago

Yumi is awesome.. I saw that making of God of war

Smokehouse1533d ago

I’m sure but the other chick was cool.

darthv721532d ago

It could be that Harrison and Studstill got to talking and he said there was an opening and Google could really use all the help they can get. I wouldnt be surprised if Harrison poached someone from a MS studio next. He has connections.

Smokehouse1532d ago

I’m more surprised she didn’t go across the street to the initiative studio if anything. Money is money though and she obviously knows her shit when it comes to producing.

derek1532d ago

Why join Stadia, it's the equivalent of boarding the titanic as it sinks.

Smokehouse1532d ago

They just saw the iceberg and they are calling in more lifeboats.

TheGamez1001533d ago

Yumi's pretty cool but Shannon was awesome too. Odd she went to stadia though....just why lol.

mkis0071533d ago

Wonder if she'll be back within a year

TheColbertinator1533d ago

Easy Google money then leave before the ship sinks.

brrdat1532d ago

you're smoking something good if you think google is paying their devs more than sony.

wraith99991532d ago

@brrdat

alphabet (the parent company of google) has around ~12x the market cap of sony lmfao.....

rainslacker1533d ago (Edited 1533d ago )

Money, and the chance to be part of something different. Probably a good amount of stock options as well. That's usually how these silicon valley deals work out.

Don Mattrick went to Zynga knowing they were going to fail. Even Zynga knew they were going to fail. But him taking over, after his relative success with 360 made Zynga appear that they were going to be prosperous. In the screwed up world that is tech investment, the potential is worth more than the actual product. You'd think they would have learned this is a bad way to do business after the last tech bubble burst, but here we are, and stupid crazy deals are made every day because people see potential that really isn't there more than half the time. The creators cash out, investors are left footing the bill, until they sell it off to the next guy who pays a stupid amount of money for it.

Lilrizky1533d ago

Sometimes people just want to do something new, which i think this is. Shannon has been at Santa Monica doing God of War for a number of years now.

All the best to her

loxim1533d ago

I don't see Stadia surviving the long term, it can't with how crappy internet can affect it so much.

KwietStorm_BLM1533d ago

To leave a studio like Santa Monica for Stadia, especially after the length of time she's been with PlayStation, Google had to have paid her a retirement check. I'm not gonna judge the woman for her own decisions, but I don't comprehend it. Definitely a big get for Google though.

GameStallion1533d ago

I bet you they gave her a giant raise. But yeah, like others said, we’ll see how long it lasts.

Edito1532d ago

She is probably regretting joining Google Statia team lol.

UltraNova1532d ago

I hear Google Paychecks are irresistible...

TKCMuzzer1532d ago (Edited 1532d ago )

Why? just taking shot in the dark.............$$$$$$

1Victor1532d ago

More money for less work is a high motivator to leave a job

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timotim1533d ago

Studio head huh...yeah...it happens. Good luck to this person though.

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ShadowWolf7121532d ago

lol you ain't even subtle are you?

At least TRY, Tim.

timotim1532d ago

Dude, I'm being honest...all i did was read the story like Everyone else...i did not smile at all...but his reply really did make me laugh because i know exactly what he thought.

spicelicka1533d ago

As long as Cory Barlog is still there, I don't care.

KwietStorm_BLM1533d ago

Cory doesn't do everything himself, nobody does. It's a team effort, and Shannon was still with Sony Santa Monica back when Cory left for Crystal Dynamics. There's a reason she spoke and held the award when God of War won game of the year.

solideagle1532d ago

but biggest ideas come from director. how he fought for this son/father story and changed everything took a lot. It's not like everyone had same idea. that is why Directors are super important.

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spicelicka1532d ago (Edited 1532d ago )

Of course not, but he's been a key figure for a long time and was responsible the story and direction of the latest GOW, which are arguably the most important components. I'm just saying it would a huge hit if he left.

AK911533d ago

No idea who she is hope she helps the studio to make great games.

MasterCornholio1533d ago (Edited 1533d ago )

She was the project manager for GOW 2018. Not to mention she was there for almost 20 years so I believe she is capable of doing the job.

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Rockstar Games Founder's New Studio Is Working On AAA Open World Action Adventure Game

Rockstar Games founder Dan Houser's new studio, Absurd Ventures, is currently working on a AAA open world action adventure game.

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porkChop10h ago

I'm really curious to see what he's going to do. It seems like a GTA-style game, but I wonder how it'll differentiate itself.

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Interview: ExoCross Is A New Take On Arcade Racing

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Nintendo confirms its commitment to physical games

In an era dominated by digital downloads and streaming services, the importance of physical media in gaming remains a topic of discussion.

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Chocoburger1d 5h ago

Of course, Nintendo has always preferred physical sales, especially since they skew to a younger audience, and kids want games for their birthdays and holidays. They go to the store and pick the game they want.

Since the Wii they have always been the last major publisher to support modern tech or concepts, and they will be the last to support physical if it ever goes away. Which I hope it doesn't.

darthv7215h ago

Nintendo just likes sales in general. If they can sell digital more, they would because the 2nd hand market they do not get a cut of. For me, i tend to buy more physical switch games than I do other platforms. I do have my fair share of digital deals from the eshop though. Especially if its something that i have a sealed physical copy of and dont want to reduce its value.

Cacabunga15h ago

Then I know for sure who I will be supporting

neutralgamer199216h ago

OK, but you need better format where these games could actually fit instead of half of the game being in physical form and all I have being on a digital code or have to download

Hofstaderman15h ago

The one caveat with cartridges. If the leaks are true the internal storage stands at 256gb plus SD card support too.

franwex12h ago

You could have a 256gb card and a 10gb card. Publishers will simply use the 10gb one and make you download the rest.

Inverno15h ago

There are cards that can fit all of a game but those cost more, and publishers are cheap. It's weird cause with how much the switch has sold and how long it's been on the market the costs to manufacture these cards should've been much lower by now. It's a publisher issue cause there has only been very few exceptions on PS and Xbox, rest of the industry would rather force a download despite Blu-ray being cheap.

shinoff218314h ago

Your right. It's definitely a publisher issue. From my time collecting that's what I've come across. Just always remember

Doesitplay.org

Tell you everything you need to know about releases.

Flakegriffin12h ago

Pretty sure most, if not all, of Nintendo first party titles are all on cartridge. It’s the third parties.

Neonridr7h ago

that's on devs who opt for cheaper sized cartridges to save on manufacturing costs.

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ActualWhiteMan15h ago

Yeah it artificially retains the high prices for their software. Hence Pirates will always have their day with them.

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