shawn layden 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇸🇯🇵
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citizen | creator | PlayStation alumnus @shawnlayden.bsky.social
San Francisco, CA
Joined September 2014
Reckon it's time to level up, old boy. Thanks for all the awesome. 💙🎮
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TBT 🎉🎊.The final manufacturing closed nine years ago: 82.5MM+! .Not bad, lil buddy. 🎮💙
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Bravo, Kojima Sensei, Bravo. 👏 👏 👏.
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Sorry to have kept you waiting. Took more time to sort this out than I thought.
Good news! All PS4 owners can change their online ID starting *today.* Here's how it works:
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@MightyKeef 1 It's a game. An entertainment. A story a team of creators believes in. They want to make this. 2 it's a game. If you don't like it, don't buy it. In fact, why not make the game you want yourself?.
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Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. Just a wee bit more. Many thanks for your patience and support.
It's official: the ability to change your PSN Online ID is coming. Here are the first details: Testing with select users starts soon, full rollout planned for early 2019
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Released this day in 2009. Like many things, it struggled to find an audience. Beloved nevertheless. 🙏🏾🎮💪🏾💙
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@NintendoAmerica Reggie, thanks for all the games and your leadership in our industry. We are a better and brighter place for your wisdom and efforts. With appreciation and best wishes from all your friends @PlayStation.
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They pre-vizzed all our gameplay. PS2 games would have otherwise been impossible. 🔥🎮🦾💙.
can't stop watching these guys who run around tokyo like they're in a video game
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That was a pretty cool night. 😎🤝🥂🍸🎮💪🏽💙.
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo Executives Come Together - The Game Awards 2018 . One Of The Coolest Moments To Ever Happen In Video Games The Big 3 Gaming Family's Under One Roof Together And United As One #PlayStation,#Xbox and #Nintendo
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@JakeRocket Congratulations 🥂🎉 Always thought it was an ambitious and impressive title. The HORDES! It was a real privilege to be there on Launch Day. Will not forget. 💪🏽💙
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My first E3 stage. Yeh, took a couple go rounds to drop the suit 😅.💥🎮💪🏾💙.
10 years ago today @ShawnLayden shouted out Vib-Ribbon at PlayStation's E3 press conference. "It wasn't a multi-million seller, but that wasn't the point. Vib-Ribbon was unafraid to go against the tide. It was courageous in its ambition". A lowkey moment that resonated with me🔥
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Six years ago. Readying to take the field! 🏈+🎮💥🦾💙
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Congratulations and well deserved, @XboxP3 🎊🎉🥂🦾💙 (this doesn't mean you're retiring, surely? 😉)
We are thrilled to announce that @XboxP3 will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th Annual #DICEAwards! . Learn more @
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Was a time, not long ago, if you walked into a bank looking like this they called the cops. Now they say "Hi" and "thank you."
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@insomniacgames You insomniacs gone done it again! Congratulations and all accolades well deserved. I am so pleased for, and proud of, you all. 💥🎊🙌🏾🦾💙.
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. or, development costs are too high. Both? Something has got to give. The center cannot hold.
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@CultureCrave Omg ppl, it's a game. And, it draws from historical events. Suspend disbelief and enjoy yourself, ffs.
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😢💙🙏 just when you think this year could not get worse.
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Chillin at SFO 🛬 Thought it time to take these gems on tour. 👟🎮💪🏾💙
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Happy Birthday, PlayStation 🎉🥂. It was 30 years ago today 🎶.💥🎮💪🏾💙.
"It was a fight to get the Sony name on the machine - they didn't want to be associated with it". The big PlayStation 30th anniversary interview with Shawn Layden: .
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😔Ngl, this is a deep cut. So loved working with this team and watching them level up to deliver the genre busting, Concrete Genie, all while maintaining a culture of support, inclusion, challenge. Now a new adventure awaits. Only the very best to every team member. 🙏🏾🎮💪🏾💙.
Dear friends, our PixelOpus adventure has come to an end. As we look to new futures, we wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the millions of passionate players who have supported us, and our mission to make beautiful, imaginative games with heart. We are so grateful! ❤️🙏
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Ya done nailed it. 🎊🎊 Congratulations to all Molecules. So thrilled for, and proud of, you all. Every best wish to each of you. ❤️❤️.
With 22 final scores in, Dreams [PS4 - 91] is a Metacritic Must-Play: Destructoid: "I don't think anyone but Media Molecule could have nailed Dreams. It's truly one-of-a-kind."
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Looks like LinkedIn leapt the species wall and the news is here. Nevertheless, quick update to say I've joined Tencent as a strategic advisor and am excited to be working with them as interactive entertainment drives technology and innovation. 💥🎮🧑💻🦾💙 #tencent #videogames.
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A more impressive or impactful tryptych would be hard to find. Congratulations #InsomniacGames on your latest opus, #SpiderMan2PS5. Can't wait to get webslinging. 🕸️💥🎮💪🏾💙.
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Just gonna take a moment here to recognize the teams that created this innovation. back in 2015! It was ahead of its time and I'm very sad to see it go. Thanks, Vue, you shall be missed. ❤️
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As my British friends might say, the Silly Season is surely upon us.
Turns out, Abandoned's 5GB "Realtime Experience Patch" is. just a four second teaser that Blue Box already released.
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The Dogs done did it. For 20 years we were pushing against Hollywood inertia that couldn't accept that games had evolved beyond Pong. We had to await a generation of leaders who grew up with games. They arrived. Hallelujah 🎊🎉🎮.@clmazin @Neil_Druckmann.
Everyone needs to watch #TheLastOfUs this weekend. Not only coz its a great Episode but its my dude @Neil_Druckmann Directorial debut. Proud of you brotha 💪🏽
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So happy to welcome you aboard. Let's see what we can deliver to delight our fans next!.
We’re proud to announce we’re joining the @playstation WWS family!.
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The OG Big Boss. Sadly gone 20+ years. Born January 26th, 1921. お疲れ様でございました会長さん。 ㊗️🍶🙏🏽💙 #sony #akiomorita #PlayStation
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Seems a lifetime ago. Yet one of the greatest achievements I was fortunate to associate myself with at PlayStation. So good, so right. Continue to greatness you crazy Insomniacs! Fun fact : in the biz this swag is called a "tombstone". Natch.
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@IGN @hulu @corybarlog @StudstillS @yosp @RohdeScott and all at Santa Monica Studios, PlayStation Worldwide Studios, SIE and fans everywhere. 🎉🎊 Congratulations and appreciation. #GodofWar is truly the masterpiece you envisioned and we all hoped for. 🎮🦾💙.
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Dropped in to visit with the extremely talented crew @Guerrilla. Pic taken just before the collision. @hermenhulst @PlayStation
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I reckon we're going to be hearing A LOT on this topic in 2024. 🤔.
Some AAA game budgets now exceed major blockbuster movies. Example, #SpiderMan2 #PS5 cost Sony $300M+ USD to make. Hard to disagree with @ShawnLayden statement that AAA game development is no longer sustainable. With current trajectory, game budgets could reach 0.5b next gen.
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Here's a little something we made earlier. .
Introducing PlayStation Classic, launching this December and pre-loaded with 20 generation-defining games. First details: #PlayStationClassic
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💥🎊🎉🎮 HUZZAH @Guerrilla and #playstation .Aloy has really hit the bigtime! Couldn't be happier for you all. Couldn't be more pleased and proud with everyone. 🎇🦾💙.
Wow, Horizon Zero Dawn has officially sold over 20 MILLION copies around the world across PS4 and PC! What an incredible achievement @Guerrilla, and a big thank you to our hugely supportive fans!. Now, let's get ready to visit #HorizonForbiddenWest in a week.
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🎊🎊🥂🥂congratulations to the team at 343 @PlutonForEver and @XboxP3. Looks like a banger of a game just in time for the holidays. Bring the happy ! 🎮🦾💙.
Thanks Phil and adding @bergerroyale and @Tokeiitous who are @joestaten partners in all things good with #HaloInfinite.
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So delighted for, and proud of, the Team @SuckerPunchProd.Ghost of Tsushima is an epic tale of feudal Japan and now the verdict from Japan : 40 for 40! .Drinks all around says I!. 🍾🥂🍶🍶🍶💙.
Famitsu awards Ghost of Tsushima a perfect 40/40 review score. It’s the third Western game in the magazine’s history to get a perfect score. #PS4 .
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@DMC_Ryan Believe it or not, acquiring is the easy part. Degree of Difficulty:.Integration > acquisition, by a factor of ten.
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@Neil_Druckmann Congratulations, @Neil_Druckmann and @evan_wells and all Dogs far and wide. An outstanding achievement and I could not be more proud of all of you. Drinks on me next we meet! 💪💥🥂🎇🎊🎉💙.
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Nice one, Mark. So very well deserved. 🎊🍾🏆🦾💙.
CEDEC AWARDS 2021 Special Award Winner Mark Cerny:. Reasons for the award: "Mr. Cerny has been deeply involved in the design and development of successive generations of PlayStation. @cerny @PlayStation
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That Tokyo team is the bomb!.
I just want to point out that I said Astro’s Playroom was going to be the best launch game for PS5. Turns out I was correct.
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Sure, it was posted before, but worthy of a repeat. I feel so privileged to work with this crew. #PlayStation #PSX2017
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Year ago today, I was proud to be with the team, in Bend, to celebrate the launch of Days Gone. Was there with @yosp @RohdeScott and the leaders from PD and marketing. All hands on deck for an epic day. Given today? The irony is not lost on me. Take care, stay safe, be well. 💙
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And, @Pixelopus
"PS lacks diversity!". Returnal - RogueLike.GT7 - Racer/Sim.MLB - Sport.God of War - Fantasy Action Adventure .Uncharted - Adventure Cover Shooter.Bloodborne - Horror/SoulsLike.HZD - Action RPG.The Last of Us - Stealth/Horror.R&C - Platformer/Shooter.Dreams - Unique. Continue ⬇️.
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Congratulations to Ted's team and Connie's team. Here comes the Spider-Man. #spidermanps4.
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Talk about your TBT. Weren't expecting this! 🎮🦾💙.
PlayStation E3 2016 Was The Most Viewed E3 Press Conference Ever!. Also PlayStation's Most Viewed E3!. 2.5 Million Views!. #PlayStationE3 #E3 @ShawnLayden
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Oh what a night. Thanks, boyz, epic night. Birfday 60 nearly wrekked me. 🍻🍔🍟💪🏽💙
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Happy Birthday to my Big Brother, Allan Becker. PlayStation Patient Zero and the most wonderful person I've ever met in this business. or any business for that matter. Live long and keep kicking. @PlayStation (and get on Twitter for pity's sake!) 🎂🥂🎮💪🏽💙
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Took the reins at a tumultuous time for Sony, and laid the groundwork for the metamorphis from late stage analog to full on digital. It weren't easy. RIP Idei-san. I am ever grateful for your guidance. 🎮🙏🏽🦾💙.#SONY #playstation .
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@corybarlog @Neil_Druckmann To both of you, please remember I'm not positioned to sign those anymore. 😜.
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After some delay, we hit the bricks and made our stand with our friends. SF you're awesome; we're grateful. #Playstation #SFPride2019
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@XboxP3 thanks, Phil. your mega keynote last year set the tone so I have the privilege to stand on your shoulders. the Three Amigos (you, Reggie and I) can do much to bring our community closer and further. all best,.
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This is a bit old, but the truth remains the same: turning a profit with an entertainment streaming service platform is extremely hard and complicated, not to mention the drastic reduction in revenue for creators. Not judging, just typing.
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It's a date.
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Awoke on Mars this morning. Am sure some of you know what that's like. Man, 2020 has been one long mash-up of Sci Fi tropes.
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Twenty three short years ago!.Gimme my Fantavision 🎆🎇.
The PS2 launch in the USA on October 26, 2000, was highly anticipated, with Sony teasing gamers about its revolutionary capabilities and futuristic design for months. It wasn't just a gaming console; it was a glimpse into the future of gaming.
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🙏🏽@PersonaSpeaks @JayBari_ you brothers are the real deal -- lovers of the industry and expert gamers in the field. It was my honor to do an ep of WUPS and I must say, I had a really good time. All best for your future, may it continue to be bright! 🎮🦾💙.
TODAY, The WUPS Crew will make HISTORY!. Join @JayBari_ & Myself today at 11 AM ET for a new episode of What’s Up PlayStation Podcast! . Special Guest: @ShawnLayden . @yosp @hermenhulst @sidshuman — Hope we see you in the chat today!. Link Below 👇👇👇. ✅
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Now that's what we're talking about! #TheLastOfUS #Playstation.
Exclusive: Craig Mazin, the creator of the acclaimed limited series #Chernobyl, is reteaming with HBO adapt #TheLastofUs
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“I firmly believe that we can't reach the billions of gamers that we hope to reach, without empowering more developers who have access to other communities,” explains James Lewis, senior creative partner programs lead at Xbox. Damn straight! .🎮💥💪🏽💙.@ShoNuff32.
"We recognise that a lot of the teams we're seeking to support haven't had the resources to get their ideas off the ground".
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@_carrrmen @chrislhayes @Ticketmaster How is this not monopolistic or anticompetitive? Oh, that's right, I'm free to see their tribute band, The Curl, in Reno for just a two drink cover.
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From the PlayStation family to yours, best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving. Count the blessings. .
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TBT 💥.Four years ago. One of a kind. One of our proudest achievements. #pixelopus #concretegenie.🎮💪🏾💙
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Thank you, Mr Lee. Legend.
Today, we pause and reflect with great sadness on the passing of Stan Lee:
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Mine, too. Many thanks to the creator (of the GIF). Captures it all.
yeah, okay, this is my favourite GIF.@Naughty_Dog @Neil_Druckmann @insomniacgames @Guerrilla @SonySantaMonica @corybarlog @PlayStationUK
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Such a fabulous evening with the gaming legend, raconteur extraordinare, and all round good bloke, @giocorsi. Can't believe it's been over a year. Keep on rocking that pork pie 🎩. 🎉🎮💪🏽💙.
Good food, great laughs and war stories with old friends! Great to see you again @ShawnLayden, cheers!
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What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas. Great to see Shu @yosp at #DICESummit2024 with our pal Josh @JoshPStraub. Gonna be another eventful year for gaming. 💥🎮💪🏾💙.
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Congratulations, @CarterSwan & Crew! @PlayStation Productions FTW! So thrilled for you and the brilliant creators @Naughty_Dog. 💪🏾🤯💙.
.@HBO gives series order to #TheLastOfUs. @clmazin and @Neil_Druckmann set to write and executive produce. Carolyn Strauss, @evan_wells, @aqizil, and @CarterSwan also executive produce. @SPTV, @Naughty_Dog, @PlayStation productions are set to produce:
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Better not disappoint me like Kong v Zilla.
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