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Sony announces formation of SCE Worldwide Studios

Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that all of its development studios around the globe have been brought together to form SCE Worldwide Studios.

Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that all of its development studios around the globe have been brought together to form SCE Worldwide Studios.

Phil Harrison, executive vice president responsible for games development, has been named president of SCE WWS, which Sony hopes "will further accelerate the creation of global hit titles and be responsible for creative, technical and strategic direction setting of development and production."

Harrison will work closely with management teams and development studios in Japan, North America and Europe as they develop the next generation of software for PlayStation platforms.

"As SCE enters its second decade, we need to reinforce our games development power and create new entertainment experiences that will bring out the best of the technology in platforms such as PSP, PlayStation 3 and beyond," said Ken Kutaragi, president and group CEO for SCEI.

"I am confident that the power of our development studios are further empowered to create more new and innovative titles."

Phil Harrison commented: "By combining the wealth of creativity and talent of games development we can dramatically change the landscape of computer entertainment."

"I am honored to be taking on that challenge working alongside the best people in the business."

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