Tag archive: Phil Harrison

Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that long-time PlayStation exec Phil Harrison, president of its game development arm Sony Entertainment Worldwide Studios, will resign effective February 29. Harrison's responsibilities will be assumed by Kaz Hirai, currently chief of Sony Computer Entertainment. Harrison will be leaving Sony after more than 15 years; he joined Sony in 1992 and held executive management positions in… Read More

Every since the specs for Sony's PlayStation 3 emerged from the fog, pundits, games, and enthusiasts have wondered if Sony planned to offer downloadable music and video offerings via its “future-proof” gaming console. Now, months after the PS3′s much-delayed North American and Japanese launches, the answer appears to be yes: In an interview with 1Up, Sony's Phil Harrison has all but announced Sony “very… Read More

Speaking at Son Jose's Game Developer Conference, Sony executive Phil Harrison said Sony will have a free online gaming service for Playstation 3 console owners when the game systems ship this November. The service will offer new content for gamers, new revenue opportunities for both Sony and game publishers, and

Comments made by SCEE vice president Phil Harrison in an interview with the Australian Financial Review suggest that a more advanced version of the EyeToy motion sensor is being considered for PlayStation 3. Speaking to the business publication, Harrison stated that Sony is investigating the integration of a motion sensing device into its next console, and suggested that the existing EyeToy was a preliminary test for the technology.… Read More