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Mark Cerny & Kenichiro Yoshida: How gaming was made

  • Major  Havoc

    Major Havoc

    Major Havoc is an arcade action game released by Atari, Inc. in 1984 by Mark Cerny.
  • Marble Madness

    Marble Madness

    Marble Madness is an arcade video game designed by Mark Cerny and published by Atari Games in 1984.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2

    Sonic The Hedgehog 2

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a 1992 platform game developed by Sega Technical Institute for the Sega Genesis.
  • Kid Chameleon

    Kid Chameleon

    Kid Chameleon, also known as Casey, is the protagonist and playable character of the game, who takes on numerous forms by collecting masks.
  • Crash 'N Burn

    Crash 'N Burn

    Crash 'N Burn is a futuristic racing/shooter video game developed by Crystal Dynamics and released for the 3DO in 1993.
  • The Ooze

    The Ooze

    The Ooze is a video game developed by Sega Technical Institute and released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis. In the game, players take the role of a slimy puddle of liquid and face off against various enemies and obstacles.
  • Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

    Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

    Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is a 1997 platform video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It is a sequel to Crash Bandicoot, and is part of the Crash Bandicoot series.
  • Crash Bash

    Crash Bash

    Crash Bash is a 2000 party video game developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software in association with Cerny Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It is the fifth title in the Crash Bandicoot series and the first in the party genre.
  • Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a 2001 platform video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the Sony PlayStation 2 on December 4, 2001, as the first game of the Jak and Daxter series.
  • Jak II

    Jak II

    Jak II is an action-adventure video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 in 2003.
  • Uncharted: Drakes Fortune

    Uncharted: Drakes Fortune

    Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is a 2007 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
  • Knack

    Knack

    Knack is a video game developed by Japan Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 4 video game console.
  • 2013: Development of the PlayStation 4

    2013: Development of the PlayStation 4

    During Yoshida's tenure as Executive Deputy president and CFO of Sony Corporation, he played a significant role in the development and launch of the Playstation 4. The PS4 released in 2013, marked a major leap forward in gaming technology, offering improved graphics, performance, and social features.
  • 2020-2024

    2020-2024

    Yoshida's leadership has focused on expanding the PlayStation brand beyond traditional gaming consoles. Initiatives such as PlayStation Now, a cloud gaming service, and collaborations with streaming platforms demonstrate Sony's commitment to innovation and adapting to changing consumer preferences in the gaming industry.
  • 2018: The Launch of the new day of Gaming

    2018: The Launch of the new day of Gaming

    After becoming president and CEO of Sony Corporation, Yoshida continued to oversee the PlayStation division. Under his leadership, Sony launched the PlayStation 5 in November 2020. The PS5 introduced cutting-edge hardware capabilities such as ultra-fast SSD storage, advanced haptic feedback controllers, and ray tracing technology, enhancing the gaming experience for players.