Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Network Entertainment International have merged to form Sony Interactive Entertainment, a new home for everything PlayStation.
SIE is head quartered in San Mateo, California, while also establishing key global business operations in Tokyo and London, beginning Friday, April 1, 2016.
“By integrating the strengths of PlayStation’s hardware, software, content and network operations, SIE will become an even stronger entity, with a clear objective to further accelerate the growth of the PlayStation business,” said Andrew House, president and global CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Group executive in charge of Network Entertainment of Sony Corporation. “Along with our business partners, SIE will develop pioneering services and products that will continue to inspire consumers’ imaginations and lead the market. We will work hard to maximize corporate value by coordinating global business operations across San Mateo, Tokyo, and London by leveraging local expertise.”
Jim Ryan, president & CEO, SCEE commented: “The formation of SIE will create an even stronger PlayStation. That means an even bigger emphasis on developing pioneering platforms like PS4 and PlayStation VR, world-class games from our World Wide Studios development teams, and innovative network services such as PlayStation Vue.
“It also means a renewed commitment to making PlayStation the best place to play.”
Source: PlayStation
