Shuhei Yoshida Names His Top 10 Games of the Generation; #1 Made Him Cry

In the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast, Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida and Worldwide Studios SVP Scott Rohde revealed their top 10 games of the past generation. - PSLS

[DeletedAcc]

BEST MAN
I am happy that he loved The Last of Us

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[GarrusVakarian]

Nice list.

What a down to earth, likeable man. Listening to him talk about Journey is quite moving. I have yet to play Journey but i will definitely get it for the PS4.

@below

Oh well, i still have my PS3, it's not going anywhere. Ill buy it on PS3. Ive heard such good things about it.

[BobBelcher]

Don't think that's gonna happen...
http://gematsu.com/2013/11/...

[Conzul]

Maybe if we clamour for it enough...
The New Sony might do something about it.

[Persistantthug]

Maybe through GAIKAI.
That's certainly possible.

[Pogmathoin]

GTA V made me cry.... With laughter, every time I switched to Trevor.... Best one when he was on a scooter, chasing someone, 'i didn't mean to kill your friends, your being rude'!! Classic!

[irepbtown]

Journey... it is up there with the greatest games I've ever played. It was refreshing and I just cannot fault it.

PS3 had a good life, now I'm waiting for November 29th (unfortunately I live in England).

[dedicatedtogamers]

That's something I like about the Sony crew. They at least try to appear honest and act like real gamers.

[black0o]

u mean the new SONY ;)

*caugh* 2006-2007 *caugh*

[Kryptix]

There's a new Sony now?

Well, I gotta thank the old Sony cause the PS3 was incredible, I'm gonna miss them. They're the reason why Naughty Dog, Santa Monica, and many other good studios got to where they are right now.

[Gridloc]

@blackoo
I see those Ebonics classes are paying off... Cough -cough

[HonestDragon]

Agreed. They are all very likable. Also, I find Yoshida's picks interesting. It would be a task for myself to only pick 10, but I would really have to buckle down and think about it.

[Lior]

how old is he now?

[Thatguy-310]

Journey was an amazing gaming experience. I'm grateful that I had a chance to experience it. The meaning behind it is so deep and it's good that it got good recognition for it. Have no doubt we'll see similar experiences in the ps4 and I truly can't wait. That and The Last of Us were master pieces of this generation.

[Back-to-Back]

I don't understand how he can say their is a tie between Demons Souls and Dark Souls. In my opinion Demons Souls is the far superior game with much better bosses and environments. Dark Souls did have a much better final boss. I kinda like the idea of Dark Souls doing the connect worlds but there was something special about the nexus. It made you feel like you were trapped in heaven or hell(based off rage lol).

[Azzanation]

Why wouldn't he like The Last Of Us. Its his company's game. Be weird if he said he didn't like it.

[TomahawkX]

Demon Souls 2 confirmed!

[DestinyHeroDoomlord]

Hope so

[Serjikal_Strike]

Nice list
It's hard for me to make a top 10,so many great games this generation

[Conzul]

1. The Last of Us
2. inFamous (all of them, really)
3. Journey
4. Uncharted 2
5. Dead Space 2 (odd I know :P)
6. Sins of a Solar Empire
7. Supreme Commander FA
8. Resistance 3
9. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
10. Bioshock

Yeah I hear you. When you love so many games, populating a top-ten list feels almost sinful.

Edit: It's a shame that I have to always go to PC for my RTS fix.
This new gen better rectify

[Ezz2013]

11.Assassin's Creed: black flag IV (the best AC by far)
12.Batman Arkham Origins (best batman game for me by far)
13.Red Dead Redemption
14.Demon Souls/Dark Souls
15.Beyond Two Souls (yes i loved it very much)
16.God Of War 3 (The definition of Epic)
17.Lord Of Shadows 1 and soon 2
18.Heavy Rain
19.GTA V
20.Vanquish

i could list alot more
man, this gen was awesome
can't wait to see what ps4 will do

[InMyOpinion]

No Mass Effect?

[Conzul]

I have never played any of the Mass Effect games. Idk.

[irepbtown]

Interesting list,

My top 10 in NO particular order; Journey, The Last of Us, Metal Gear Solid 4, GTA V, Infamous (only the first), Uncharted 2, Call of Duty 4 (revolutionary, my favourite FPS), God of War 3, Killzone 2, Bad Company (first).

I missed out LBP, Mass Effect, Gran Turismo 5, Batman Origins (which I loved) and more. But on another day they'd probably be in the top 10. There's too many to choose from. This (last?) gen was truly amazing.

[Back-to-Back]

Leaving off Fallout 3 is almost criminal.

The one franchise I always have difficulty saying which game is the best is the Ass Creed series. Not sure whether 2 or brotherhood is my favorite.

[adventureghost124]

Shu is just so awesome in so many ways. He really understands the emotion and art that is put into a game.

[cell989]

I totally relate to that bro, not everyone can see it like that, but Journey is a very emotional game from the moment you start all the way to your last climb, one of a kind

[ShowGun901]

demon souls Shu? 0.o

+1 respect lol

[NarooN]

I remember when Shu said he almost threw his controller into the TV when he was playing a prototype/beta version of the game, haha.

[GamersRulz]

Damn, I almost cried when I heard Shu crying :(

[McScroggz]

Me and Shu have at least one thing in common...

[black0o]

for me it goes like
1 Killzone2
2 MGS4
3 UC2
4 Final Fantasy 13
5 skyrim
6 journey
7 GOW3
8 BF3
9 The last of US
10 Enslaved

[RedDevils]

Final Fantasy 13? lol even though I plat it, but man all do is want to finish the game off and doesn't give a dam about the story

[black0o]

it grow on me and i beat it like 4 times and of course i plat it and 13-2 .. o.O

[The_Villager]

He only named playstation games LMAO

[adventureghost124]

Dude... Do you even know who Yoshida is?

[Kryptix]

Yoshida's list:

Journey
Demon’s Souls/Dark Souls (tie for #2 and #3)
Demon’s Souls/Dark Souls (tie for #2 and #3)
The Last of Us
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Sound Shapes (Favorite PS Vita game)
Persona 4: The Golden
LittleBigPlanet
Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Your reading comprehension needs work.

[SoulSercher620]

GTA V is a PS exclusive? Your trollin needs work.

[cell989]

My top 10

MGS4
Journey
Uncharted 2/The Last Of us
God Of War 3
Killzone 2
Battlefield Bad Company 2
Call Of Duty 4:Modern Warfare
Fallout 3
Little Big Planet
Assassins Creed 2

[tulholdren]

Demon Souls 2 please just bring it

[IWasHere]

I don't share Yoshida's opinion.

My Top 10 are:

1. Heavy Rain / BEYOND: Two Souls
2. The Last of Us
3. Metal Gear Solid 4
4. The Walking Dead
5. Red Dead Redemption
6. Mass Effect 3
7. Mass Effect 2
8. Braid
9. inFamous
10. L.A. Noire

[grassyknoll]

Journey will does the "games are not art" argument to bed. Shuhei came across so knowledgable & candid. Great stuff.

[SkippyPaccino]

Every top ten should include the last of us... Top ten games this year, top ten games this generation, top ten games of all time, top ten people I would bone... The last one probably doesn't fit but you get my point.

[ShaunCameron]

In no particular order.... (Top 5 though)

God Of War III
Metal Gear Solid 4
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools Of Destruction
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
The Last Of Us

Honorable mention:
inFAMOUS

[Vanfernal]

Good to see the D.Souls series up there. My favorite games of last gen. Challenging, rewarding and no other game plays like them. In a generation dominated by shooters it was a much needed breath of fresh air.

[esemce]

Ico
Shadow of the colossus
Uncharted 2/ TLOU
Resident Evil 4
MGS3
Bioshock
Farcry 3
MGS4
Assassins creed 2
Red Dead Redemption

[ipach]

hope you all listened to the episode/interviews. says something about a team of creatives when their head is this connected to himself, his heart, his soul. that was a special anecdote. perhaps more than any sizzle reel or trailer, this vulnerable moment has made me so excited about what sony worldwide studios will be creating over the next several years...

[Back-to-Back]

My top 10

The Last of Us
Demons Souls
Uncharted 2
Fallout 3
Assassins Creed 2
MGS4
COD 4
God Of War III
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
Red Dead

[ajax17]

Who wouldn't get choked up by mentioning Journey? That ending! It choked me up a bit.

[SoulSercher620]

My top 10 in no real order

1. The Last of Us
2. Uncharted 2 Among Thieves
3. Metal Gear Solid 4
4. God of War III
5. Ratchet & Clank Tools of Destruction
6. Valkyria Chronicles
7. Batman Arkham City
8. Super Street Fighter IV
9. Infamous 2
10. Assassin's Creed II

[qzp]

The fact that he said COD4 and not the other shitty cash cow games that cod4 spawned from its success proves he gets it. I would buy a ps4 just for that. love this dude

[Underworld]

Both great lists. It's hard to make a list but The Last of Us and Uncharted 2 are definitely my 1 and 2 though, and Demons Souls, Dark Souls, the Tomb Raider reboot and Heavy Rain would be in there too.

[sypher]

That was epic. To see the head of PlayStation so emotionally ingrained with the games they produce, only shows the path they are on and how much they care about gaming.

[badboy776]

We all know Dang well he aint play none of those games.

[OhhWerd]

Who cares?

[xReDeMpTiOnx]

My top 10

No order

Last of us
Mgs4
Killzone 2
Uncharted 2
Cod 4
Gears of war
Halo 2
Demon souls
Red dead
Re4

[Tzuno]

quickly when i announce nr.1 someone please cut some onion under my desk for the drama effect.

[Dynasty2021]

Screw the chuggy, bugged, broken and boring MP of GTA 5.

The Last Of Us better win GOTY.

[Oldman100]

1)Journey
2)The Last of Us
3)Uncharted 2
4)MGS4
5)The Orange Box
6)Red Dead Redemption
7)Call of Duty 4
8)Assassins Creed 2
9)Far Cry 3
10)LittleBigPlanet

I think these are my top ten. It sucks having to exclude some of my other favs.

[DanielForth]

1) Halo Reach
2) Halo 3
3) Halo ODST
4) Halo Wars
5) Halo: Combat evolved anniversary edition
6)Call of duty Modern Warfare 3
7)Call of duty Modern Warfare 2
8)Call of duty World At War
9)Call of duty black Ops
10)Splinter Cell Double Agent

honorable mention - Call of duty 4 Modern Warfare