shawn layden

shawn layden

@shawnlayden.bsky.social

citizen ¦ creator ¦ leader ¦ PlayStation alumnus

1.9K followers322 following116 posts

shawn layden
@shawnlayden.bsky.social

Looking forward to a good chat and hope some of you get your questions in! 💥🎮💪🏼💙

InsipidGhost | Expansion Pass@insipidghost.bsky.social

I'm excited to share that next week I'll be interviewing former PlayStation boss @shawnlayden.bsky.social to to chat about the value of exclusive catalogs, connecting with fans, and what betting on live service has done to PlayStation, Xbox, and gaming. Got any questions for me to include?

shawn layden
@shawnlayden.bsky.social

It's always an easy morning to connect with my antipodean brother, Reece. @kiwitalkz.bsky.social . From time to time we come together to try to figure out what the hell is going on in gaming. Here's another attempt. Hope it's helpful 💥🎮🦾💙

Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly@kiwitalkz.bsky.social

Podcast out now with @shawnlayden.bsky.social We talk about the work culture at Sony, the removal of physical discs, Asha Sharma, Strauss Zelnick, GTA, spreadsheet decisions, Live Service Games, unproductive meetings and more..... youtu.be/8ekU7qoSzTU

youtu.be#216 - Shawn Layden On Physical Discs, PS6 Handheld, Asha Sharma, Spreadsheets etc.YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ

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Lewis Gordon
@lewisgordon.bsky.social

​Over at The Ringer, I went long on the history of PlayStation online, from SOCOM and Uncharted 2 to its current live-service woes. Notable hearing Shawn Layden on​ GaaS:​ “A live-service game to me isn’t really a game. It’s a repetitive action engagement device.” www.theringer.com/2025/10/24/v...

theringer.comWhy Can’t Sony Make More Multiplayer Hits?How the PlayStation maker lost—but still survived—gaming’s live-service struggle

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Bill Wolkoff
@billwearsties.bsky.social

Indie director Barbara Marques has been kidnapped by ICE. She is legally married to a U.S. citizen & was at a green card mtg when she was abducted and prevented from seeing her lawyer. Her husband Tucker May does not know where she is. Please spread the word so he can find her /1

shawn layden
@shawnlayden.bsky.social

The presser was held at the Japanese American National Museum #jamuseum The sight of storm troopers there should be an affront to all Americans. In fact, the sight of them in any city is outrageous. #NeverAgainIsNow 💥

Tina-Desiree Berg@tinadesireeberg.com

Gavin Newsom is holding a press conference today on redistricting and DHS agents have arrived masked up and in full gear. Many are armed with guns.

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Ben Ross
@benross.bsky.social

Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”

shawn layden
@shawnlayden.bsky.social

🚨🚨🚨 Really had a good podgab with the dynamic duo at Player Driven: Greg Posner and Lewis Ward. With the dynamic range of change in our gaming world, we've got to stay engaged. Blink and you'll miss it. 💥🎮🦾💙 playerdriven.io/articles/the...

playerdriven.ioThe Future of Games Isn’t Bigger, It’s Smarter: A Conversation with Shawn Layden ● Framer template Mikko Fuselle ● Blog, Magazine, JournalPlayer Driven explores what motivates players to keep playing and how studios are driven to attract and engage them. Where player passions meet studio strategies, diving into the dynamics that fuel la...

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Mehdi Hasan
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social

It’s a month since the administration detained and disappeared a green card holder, a lawful permanent resident. We cannot allow this to be normalized or forgotten.