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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.
