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Ex-PlayStation Exec Yoshida Fired Over Dispute, Now Supports Indies

4/21/2026

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  • Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive, says he was fired by Jim Ryan in 2019 after refusing Ryan's demands.
  • Speaking at the ALT: GAMES 2026 festival, Yoshida reflected on 11 years leading studios and his work on God of War and Ghost of Tsushima.
  • Following his departure, he moved to support indie developers and founded Yosp Inc. in 2025.
  • He expressed excitement about how Nintendo and Xbox engage with indie games.