Jack Tretton No Longer With Sony

WHAT

Maybe he's leaving for the gaming division at Amazon? That would be pretty exciting.

Anyway, that's a big loss for Sony. He was a face of the company and one of the few liked executives out there, especially in this market. I really hope he stays in the gaming industry.

Goddamn I'm going to miss him on the E3 stage or any other interview he would do. I always respected Jack Tretton in a way, cause he seemed like a tough but fair no bullshit business man.

Shawn Layden has some big shoes to fill.

I give Jack Tretton 4 giant enemy crabs out of 5.

God I miss Ryan

Well, shoot. From my perspective, Mr. Tretton was amazingly good at walking that tightrope between authenticity, artifice, humor, and professionalism. He has done a crazy hard job really well. Glad to see him go out in the midst of SCEA success, and I wish him the best in whatever comes next!

:(

"Go out on top," as they say.

@nomin said:

Or! He's been with SCEA for twenty years and wants to do something new. It's shocking, I know, but after twenty years of doing something, a lot of people want to try something new.

Damn, Jack was one of the few people at E3 that are always entertaining.

@fitzgerald said:

There's the poster-signing livestream coming up in about an hour, you might not have to wait that long to hear some discussion about this.

That sucks. He gave the best press conferences. I don't know if he could top E3 last year and now that he just launched the most successful console ever maybe he felt like it was time for a change. Wonder if he's going to retire, do some passion project, or join up with another major company.

Seems weird for Sony of America's CEO to leave right as the new generation is just starting, especially with how well the console did in America (remember it JUST came out in Japan). I guess he could be leaving for a better job, but he's the president and CEO of SONY America, you don't get too much higher than that.

That..sucks? Maybe..?

What!? This guy is the man! He's like the Sony equivalent of Reggie! The new guy's got some huge shoes to fill. Best of luck to Tretton! Gonna miss him at E3.

@beepmachine said:

@captainnovolin said:

What is that from?

Jack always seemed like the best at what he does. Kind of surprised Sony let him leave. Wonder where he'll go next.

Skip to the end for the mic drop.

Adam Boyes, one step closer to the Iron Throne.

I am not shocked that much. He was pretty non-existent in the final marketing push leading up the launch of the PS4 in the US, with Andrew House, Adam Boyes, and Shu being the faces of the launch.

I will miss the man. As much as as last year's E3 press conference was fun to watch, my most memorable moment of the man was his apology to all of the PS3 owners after the massive breach of the PlayStation Network. He meant what he said that day, and did without a teleprompter to feed him words.

Best of luck in your future endeavors, Jack.

Well, unlike a lot of other execs, he's going out on a high note. Can't top last years E3. No sir. He dropped Microsoft and curb stomped em. I even felt it. Pure entertainment for sure.

And this is coming from a mainly Microsoft guy.

Good, get the fuck out. I've had no time for this prick since he claimed that the month long PSN outrage a few years ago was no big deal and "overblown by the press."

I think Jack deserved no small credit in keeping the PS brand relevant and thrive in North America. Probably Sony, having outdone themselves with successful PS4 launch, considered his services redundant.

Can't wait for the next bombcast!

WHAT?! Of all the soulless corporate whores, Jack was the only one that seemed honest and actually excited about the work Sony was doing.

I understand that internet nitwits get confused and scared when somebody actually quits while on top of things, but he did this gig for 19 years. Who wouldn't want to go try something else? He's in his 50's, too.

@captainnovolin said:

What is that from?

Jack always seemed like the best at what he does. Kind of surprised Sony let him leave. Wonder where he'll go next.

No kidding. Things are afoot at the Circle PS.

And Adam Boyes inches ever closer.

You salute the man who annouced a monthly fee for online multiplayer. We parted ways back then, he and I.

Aw man. :(

That really sucks, I always liked good ol' Jack. Who would've thought I'd ever say that about some guy in a big executive position.

I wish him the best in whatever he does next.

Well that's it. Sony is done...

Well good luck to him wherever he goes.

He was a good face for the company. Hate to see him go; I always enjoyed his E3 keynotes.

Next news; Bobby Kotick steps down over at Activision. Tretton steps in and then enters a merger with EA.

You heard it here first!

GODDAMMIT! :(

Damn, who's gonna be the realest motherfucker in video games right now? :(

Jack is great but I imagine having this incredible launch under his belt, there might have been an opportunity to go higher up in a different company. I'll be interested to see where this goes next.

E3 2013 FOREVER!

Jack no pls :(

@mattyftm said:

Going from this to the president of SCEA in under 6 years would be a hell of a career trajectory.

Fuuuuck this, man.

Why are the cool people leaving Sony? You better stay where you are, Boyes.

Everyone is leaving everything.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Jacky boy, nooooo! What a year for news and such so far.

He was one of few guy's left who could carry a press conference.

That's too bad. He was one of the few execs that didn't come off as slimy and full of shit during E3 keynotes. He always seemed knowledgeable and straightforward. Hopefully his successor will take after him.