Project Morpheus Kept Shuhei Yoshida from Retiring

VRFocus - In recent years Sony Computer Entertainment's (SCE) Shuhei Yoshida has become something of a celebrity within the PlayStation community. Yoshida, who acts as Head of Worldwide Studios, has of course worked with SCE for a long time but increased appearances at press conferences and other events have put him in the public eye more than ever. In fact, he’s been with the company long enough to even consider retiring. As it turns out, the PlayStation figurehead has stayed on for at least one clear reason; to work on PlayStation 4's Project Morpheus virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display (HMD).

[NerdStar7]

That's good, he's a great guy. Hopefully Project Morpheus turns out well.

[traumadisaster]

He said when he turned 50 started thinking about retirement...has he heard of Warren buffett? Most execs hit their prime at 50 and may still be working to attain their dream job.

Politicians too.

[Jihaad_cpt]

If he wants to retire thats his choice who gives a flying eff about anyone else

[DragoonsScaleLegends]

I hope he doesn't leave anytime soon.

[WeAreLegion]

That gives me great hope for Morpheus. I can't wait to get one!

[tlougotg]

Shu is the man! Shu and when Tretton was around dealing with Sony were my favorite gaming personnel.

[Conzul]

AWWWW I miss Tretton :'(

[MasterCornholio]

-tosses mic at you-

LOL

I loved that guy.

:)

[Godz Kastro]

I will buy a PS4 if this turns out good.

[ABeastNamedTariq]

Nah you won't

[MasterCornholio]

Nailed it!!!!

[DEEBO]

I just hope it has the support from developers and gamers.

Tired of seeing great ideas crash&burn.

If they was smart they would use their other head mount tec and let gamers choice when to view VR and support all games.

[Dfooster]

stop typing now if you:

A) only have one good eye
B) get motion sickness
C) were underwhelmed by virtual reality 30 years ago
D) don't like strapping things to your head
E) consider this a gimmick

Because we've heard it all before.

[Neo_Zeed]

None of that has stopped Occulus Rift from becoming a thing. So those factors haven't stopped progress yet.

What will matter is software and price.

[Meryl]

I won't be supporting Morpheus, I supported ps move and even though it was good and had good games, look at where it is now...

[traumadisaster]

I agree. Although I enjoyed kinect and move they didn't keep making games...based on that history why wouldn't they do the same with morpheus?

[MegaRay]

And Vita too. I swear if they dont mention it on PS I wont buy a PS4. Not before KHIII released anyway

[medziarz]

He should have retired !!!

He's the one who consequently red-lit and then closed Studio Liverpool, closed Zipper and ruined London Studio, which he wanted to turn into a casual/family stable but ended up destroying it just like Microsoft did with Rare.

History will record him as the destroyer of the once great Sony Worldwide Studios.

Under his reign, Santa Monica Studio failed and fired a whole project staff (which looks and sounds ridiculous), and is probably left with NO PROJECT for PS4 and a dying studio that will be resorting to making another now archaic God of War, that nobody wants.

Under his reign, Media Molecule is not delivering, and fails to find a life after LBP (with the exception of very cute and cool looking Tearaway Unfolded).

[DoctorRedBeard]

1) Santa Monica Studio is currently working a unannounced Game project

2) Media Molecule is delivering and quite well. Little Big Planet 3 is so far one of the best exclusives this gen on the PS4 that came out recently. Can't wait for Tearaway Unfolded either.

3) He never turned Sony London into a Casual/Family Studio. Sony London is working a Project Morpheus Game/or PS4 game currently. They already made Singstar now their making a hardcore game possibly.

Stop fanboying just because you don't like a specific platform. Shuei Yoshida is still better then Phil Spencer and their's no denying that at all. Sony still owns the Socom IP so their is still a chance we will possibly get another Socom Game even if its not by Zipper.

Also bubbled down for trolling since i know you just wanted attention didn't you?

[medziarz]

Nope, you're wrong on everything.

1). Santa Monica is of course working on something but that might be at a scratch level of progress. All rumors point to Stig Asmussen's project being canceled and half of staff fired, just before the E3 it was supposed to be unveiled as the PS4 game from SSM. Now they are left with something that is years away (the second and/or third PS4 project) and/or is another lame God of War rehash that will be rushed in panic.

2). Media Molecule did not make LBP3. A second (outside) party did. They are only remaking Tearaway for PS4 as a filler for 2015.

3). Yes he did. The studio was working on The Getaway 3 and Eight Days for PS3 - hardcore games about crime and action. After SWS founder and London Studio patron, Phil Harrison was made to leave (now Europe head at Xbox), Shu canceled all real games and that's the last we've heard from London, except for that lame toy AR app with the virtual monkey-kitten.

So now give me my bubble back.

[ps4fanboy]

Really hope Morpheus comes with a virtual landscape demo or boat on water , a forest or beach , my dad doesn't get out much these days , that would make me happy if he could use it also to travel around a virtual reality.

[Si-Fly]

+bubbles to you dude, that's touching :)

[DaGR8JIBRALTAR]

Good to know......smh.

[CocoWolfie]

awww... he was gonna retire? :c thats kinda sad. im glad he stayed

[Neo_Zeed]

I hope Shu never leaves.

[CuddlyREDRUM]

He sure moved off supporting Vita quickly...