Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sony's Stringer to retire in June]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/09/sonys-stringer-to-retire-in-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/09/sonys-stringer-to-retire-in-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/09/sonys-stringer-to-retire-in-june/#comments Sony's Stringer to retire in JuneSir Howard Stringer announced that he will retire from his position as Sony's chairman in June. Stringer told a Japan Society lecture Friday that the move would allow him to pursue "new opportunities I've been presented with lately," according to the Financial Times.

Stringer stepped down from his role as Sony's president and CEO in February 2012, when he was replaced by Kaz Hirai, before he became the company's chairman of the board of directors in June 2012.

JoystiqSony's Stringer to retire in June originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Howard-Stringerretirementsir-howard-stringerSONYSat, 09 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Network Entertainment president Tim Schaaff retires, House to fill in]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/sony-network-entertainment-president-tim-schaaff-retires-house/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/sony-network-entertainment-president-tim-schaaff-retires-house/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/sony-network-entertainment-president-tim-schaaff-retires-house/#comments Sony Network Entertainment prez Tim Schaaff retires, Andrew House fills inTim Schaaff, president of Sony Network Entertainment, will retire on December 31, to be replaced by Andrew House, Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment. House will keep his position with SCEI, and Schaff will become an external director on the SNEI board of directors.

The SNEI president manages online services, and Schaaff was president during the 2011 PSN hack. He appeared before Congress to present Sony's security plans at the height of that particular scandal. House became group CEO of SCEI in September 2011 when Kazuo Hirai left that position for a promotion to chairman.

"Under the leadership of Kaz, and Sir Howard Stringer before him, Sony gave me tremendous support to build a global team to coordinate and lead the company's network service business," Schaaff says. "Together we created something of significant value that will be an important part of Sony's future. I'm grateful to have had this unique opportunity, proud of the commitment my team has demonstrated, and encouraged about Sony's prospects in this strategic area."

JoystiqSony Network Entertainment president Tim Schaaff retires, House to fill in originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Muzyka intends to enter the entrepreneurship field, writing, "I believe strongly in the power of free enterprise to enable sustainable change, so my next 'chapter' will likely focus on an entirely new industry, something exciting, different and frankly downright scary - investing in and mentoring new entrepreneurs, and more specifically, the field of social/impact investing."

Zeschuk describes his fading passion for the video game industry, noting that the people he's worked with over the years still inspire him. "After nearly twenty years working at BioWare I've decided it's time to move on and pursue something new. This decision isn't without significant pain and regret, but it's also something I know I need to do, for myself and my family. I've reached an unexpected point in my life where I no longer have the passion that I once did for the company, for the games, and for the challenge of creation."

That "something new" may be brewing craft beer, Zeschuk says.

"After my departure I'm going to be spending significant time with family and friends, as well as pursuing some personal passion-driven projects related to craft beer. The main project I will be working on is a web-based interview show called The Beer Diaries where I interview notable brewers and showcase their beers. If things go well, I'll work on other beer-related shows, apps and projects. If not, I'll have drunk a lot of tasty beers and may be back in games or even something else completely different. Ultimately time will tell."

Contacted for further comment, EA corporate communications simply pointed us to the blog post by the two doctors. All EA would say is that both are retiring form the gaming industry and both execs offer heartfelt thanks to their BioWare teams and EA.

JoystiqBioWare co-founders Greg Zeschuk, Ray Muzyka retiring from industry originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BioWareEAgreg-zeschukray-muzykaretirementretiringTue, 18 Sep 2012 14:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Take-Two CEO Feder quitting to travel Asia, Zelnick to become CEO]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/take-two-ceo-feder-quitting-to-travel-asia-zelnick-to-ceo/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/take-two-ceo-feder-quitting-to-travel-asia-zelnick-to-ceo/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/take-two-ceo-feder-quitting-to-travel-asia-zelnick-to-ceo/#comments Friday 29 October

New British trainer at the gym tells me I'm 13 stone. That's better than 70-something kilos, but apparently I've put on weight. It's all my soon-to-be ex-CEO Ben Feder's fault.

Food consumed today: Nothing, yet. But I'm sure the Federator is going to drag me out to McDonalds for lunch again (I do admit I love me a pair of McChicken sandwiches). The movie Super Size Me has nothing on him at the moment, he's taking in everything American he can before jetting -- you should see the pile of Jack in the Box Oreo milkshakes by his desk.

Morning. Brisk autumn day in New York.

Woe is me, Diary,

Going to hold back the tears as I write this. My home slice, Ben Feder, is giving up his position as Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two to "travel Asia with his family for an extended period." I shoulda figured something was up, since every time we went out to a Chinese restaurant he would ask, "Do you think Chinese food is the same in China?"

There is one benefit to the Federator leaving ... I'm gonna be CE-mutha-O! Tee-hee, Diary. Not gonna lie, it feels good to imagine myself as Capt. Picard: "Engage" all projects! Being Take-Two's Executive Chairman is great and all, but C-E-O!

Anyway, one of my executive vee-pees, Karl Slatoff, will take on the "newly created role" of Chief Operating Officer. Oh Di, how silly is this "newly created role" business? Truth is, it hurt a little refilling the spot after my former COO Gary "Gar Bear" Dale left last year -- I left the door open for him and always set out an extra plate at dinner, just hoping he'd come back.

Yeah, so, the official transition of all this will take place on New Year's Day 2011. Looking forward to having Feder show me the ropes of his job, but I don't think my body can handle doing it over lunch meetings at Mickey D's, Burger King and Wendy's every afternoon anymore.

xoxo,
ZelNicky

JoystiqTake-Two CEO Feder quitting to travel Asia, Zelnick to become CEO originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ben-federjobspromotionretirementseoul-searchingStrauss-Zelnickstrauss-zelnick-diaryTake-TwoTake-Two-InteractiveFri, 29 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Keiji Inafune leaves Capcom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/keiji-inafune-leaves-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/keiji-inafune-leaves-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/keiji-inafune-leaves-capcom/#commentsMega Man creator Keiji Inafune has left Capcom, one month after revealing his Mega Man Legends 3 Project for 3DS, six months after being promoted to Global Head of Production and 23 years after joining the company. He was also the CEO of Capcom's online games subsidiary Daletto.

According to Andriasang's summary and translation of his blog post announcing the departure, Inafune declared he had no more "stairs" to climb within Capcom. "It would probably be good for me to sit gracefully in this seat and become a leading figure in the industry," he wrote. "However, I cannot do this. Settling down means death for a creator. As long as you are a creator, you cannot settle down." Inafune has been particularly unsettled lately, making frequent, harsh criticisms of the Japanese game industry, and (in what seemed like a frustrated joke at the time) declaring that he hated his job.

We think we know what happened here: It wasn't that Capcom higher-ups, uh, encouraged him out for his critical statements, or that Inafune received a more lucrative offer from one of the Western publishers he has become so fascinated with -- it's just that his Mega Man Legends 3 character design got last place.

JoystiqKeiji Inafune leaves Capcom originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomkeiji-inafunekiss-the-game-goodbyeretirementFri, 29 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Walter Day retires from Twin Galaxies, gaming hall of fame to be opened]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/06/walter-day-retires-from-twin-galaxies-gaming-hall-of-fame-to-be/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/06/walter-day-retires-from-twin-galaxies-gaming-hall-of-fame-to-be/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/06/walter-day-retires-from-twin-galaxies-gaming-hall-of-fame-to-be/#comments Open up that 40 oz. of Bawls and pour one out for Walter Day, who just this past week announced his intentions to retire as head of the gaming world's official scorekeepers, Twin Galaxies. In an interview conducted by TG's Josh Houslander, the regularly pinstripe-clad referee and musician took the time to not only spell out his future plans (he's focusing on his music), but also detail the upcoming inauguration of the International Video Game Hall of Fame and Museum in Ottumwa, Iowa (a town in Iowa that's vying for the title you see above).

"I like to dream big and shoot for the stars, and that's what I'm doing now," Day says in the lengthy video interview (found in full after the break). He says that he'll be on hand for the inaugural ceremonies on August 5 - 8, but in the future, Day will be little more than an attendee at various Twin Galaxies events. Everyone here at Joystiq would like to wish Day the best in his future endeavors.

[Via GameSetWatch]

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JoystiqWalter Day retires from Twin Galaxies, gaming hall of fame to be opened originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When asked for his reasons for stepping down, Kim replied, "Well, the JoBro (ed: Jonas Brothers) are about to go on tour again, and, well, you know. You only live once, and that one life should be spent seeing as many JoBro (ed: Jonas Brothers) concerts as humanly possible."

Okay, he didn't really say that. However, a Microsoft representative reportedly told Gamasutra that Kim "expressed a desire to spend more time with family, so that's why he's making his retirement." More details about the two-decade Microsoft veteran's departure should be coming in a press release soon. We wish Mr. Kim the best of luck with his newly acquired free time.
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JoystiqXbox chief Shane Kim steps down, Spencer and Durkin promoted originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The mass appeal of the Wii is something we, as well as you, fine reader (seriously, you look good, are you using a new shampoo?) know full well. Retirement communities, rehabilitation centers and now, even some gyms are utilizing it. Heck, we wouldn't be surprised if the console one day cured cancer on its own (probably using Wii Sports).

The latest center to take part in the phenomenon is none other than Bridgeport Hospital's Ahlbin Centers Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. There, stroke victim Barbara Everlith is enjoying the wonders of the console, taking part in Wii Sports: Tennis and finding a new and exciting treatment option. Why, in the six weeks since beginning the program, her therapist Courtney Benedetto has said that Barbara has already gained some movement in her left hand. And, it's all thanks to the Wii.

[Via Tech.Blorge]

JoystiqConnecticut hospital jumps on the Wii rehab bandwagon originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hospitalrehabretirementtherapywiimotewiisportsTue, 23 Oct 2007 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Another retirement community celebrates gaming with Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/18/another-retirement-community-celebrates-gaming-with-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/18/another-retirement-community-celebrates-gaming-with-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/18/another-retirement-community-celebrates-gaming-with-wii/#commentsFiled under:

You know full well that senior citizens have been getting their game on with the Wii like crazy folk. Now, at the Briton House Retirement Residence, a short workshop was conducted so that seniors in the retirement community could learn more about the Wii and its health benefits, hopefully putting to rest any apprehensions or apathy these seniors might have had towards not only the Wii, but gaming in general. For some, it seems to have worked.

Barbara Foley, 85 years young, says her grand kids all play and often exclaim that it isn't difficult at all. She remained skeptical and decided not to indulge, only later realizing her mistake when the opportunity to play arose at Briton. "I liked it," she exclaimed immediately after playing, further adding "Kids today really know something."

Oh, you have no idea the things we know ...

JoystiqAnother retirement community celebrates gaming with Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We told you this would be going down at the end of July, now it seems it's finally happened: George Harrison, head of U.S. marketing for Nintendo, is leaving the company, effective at the end of the year. Harrison confirmed the news with Reuters, saying "I have confirmed to all employees that I will be leaving at the end of December and not making the move to California."

Though he stopped short of giving a reason, it was rumored in June that Harrison and other Nintendo VPs would be leaving the company to avoid moving from Washington to Nintendo PR's new homes in San Fransisco and New York. What's still unclear is what Harrison will be doing after he leaves the company, but after heading up marketing for a product that a couple of people have heard of, we doubt he'll have much trouble finding a gig.

[Via CVG]

JoystiqGeorge Harrison officially retires from Nintendo originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An entire retirement home full of elderly people passing their free time in heated Wii competitions. It may sound like a Nintendo press release, but it's actually a Chicago Tribune article about the Sedgebrook retirement home in Lincolnshire, where Wii Sports Bowling is taking the living community by storm. The game is so popular among the residents that grandparents are teaching their grandkids how to play and a 20 person tournament took place over the weekend. Sure beats watching Matlock reruns all day.

Previously: Wii appeals to the elderly

JoystiqWii + reitirement home = Wiitirement home originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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