Phil Harrison to head up SCE Worldwide Studios for Sony
Phil Harrison, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) Executive Vice President—and occasional Sony evangelist—has been named President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS), where he'll oversee game-development operations for studios in Japan and North America in addition to his native Europe.
The goal of this amalgamation of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.'s software-development studios is to "accelerate the creation of global hit games." SCE WWS will also "be responsible for the creative, technical and strategic direction of SCE's games for the various PlayStation platforms" (meaning the "PSP, PlayStation 3, and beyond"). Ken Kutaragi added that Phil's "strong leadership" will further empower Sony's development studios "to create more new and innovative titles."
So what did Phil have to say about his new appointment? "SCE is unique in having innovative development studios in the US, Europe and Japan, that have each created numerous global hit titles. By combining the wealth of creativity and talent of games development we can dramatically change the landscape of computer entertainment. I am honored to be taking on that challenge working alongside the best people in the business." We look forward to many more great quotes from Mr. Harrison.
