Phil Harrison leaves Sony Computer Entertainment
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Feb 25th 2008 at 10:30AM }
"As one of the founding members of SCE, Phil played a key role in the development and growth of the PlayStation business and our industry," said Kazuo Hirai. "It is sad to see him departing from SCE, but I wish to express my gratitude for his many invaluable contributions and also wish Phil the very best of luck in his future endeavors."
"The past 15 years at Sony Computer Entertainment has been the defining journey of my life so far," said Phil Harrison. "I am grateful to all the PlayStation family for their incredible support, guidance and friendship. It has been a privilege to serve as part of the team and be inspired by them on a daily basis. I am so proud of everything PlayStation has achieved and will continue to support its future in every way I can."
Phil Harrison is responsible for a major refocusing of the PlayStation group, through his "Game 3.0" initiative, announced at last year's GDC. He recently lamented that Sony Japan was not outgoing enough about social gaming.[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
soul899er @ Feb 25th 2008 11:43AM
OMG thats sad, he probably retired or something i hope... for some reason i think he has cancer, but i dont know the facts, this is sad indeed, he was a good man :(
Alien @ Feb 25th 2008 11:50AM
He was either fired for praising the Wii and bashing SCEJ , or he really wanted to quit . Anyways , fresh ideas can never heart a company :D
.P@BsLpKn @ Feb 25th 2008 12:32PM
15 years in SCE...wow,good luck Phil you will be missed.
Phoenix8387 @ Feb 25th 2008 1:28PM
Well, Sony PR just got a shot in the foot. Phil was the best at the job when it came to sharing information with the public.
thissceneisdead @ Feb 25th 2008 2:59PM
Sony better be in better hands Kazuo Hirai or i won't be a happy camper.
zoen151 @ Feb 25th 2008 3:23PM
Was he a resident of the UK?
merc25 @ Feb 25th 2008 3:38PM
Yes he was.
The rumor is he is going to join Atari.
Dehshizknight @ Feb 25th 2008 4:24PM
Well, I would be strongly disappointed but at least we have Kaz Hirai on our side. Plus, this can mean that the illustrious Jack Tretton could get a promotion.