Former PlayStation US boss Shawn Layden announces Tencent role VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Former PlayStation US boss Shawn Layden announces Tencent roleLayden will help Tencent “deepen their activities” within the games industry Video Game News 20th Sep 2022 / 10:23 am Posted by Andy RobinsonFormer PlayStation US boss Shawn Layden has joined Tencent as a strategic advisor. Layden, who was chairman of the company’s worldwide studios group when he left Sony in 2019, announced on LinkedIn on Monday that he hoped to help Tencent “deepen their activities” within the games industry. Chinese conglomerate Tencent has already invested in more than 800 firms and is one of the biggest companies in the world by market value. Wo Long Fallen Dynasty reveal trailerSubscribe to VGC on YouTube As well as owning League of Legends maker Riot Games, it also has a 40% stake in Epic Games and holds shares in Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft, PUBG Studios parent company Krafton, PlatinumGames, and Marvelous Inc. “I am delighted to share that I have recently joined Tencent Games as a strategic advisor,” Layden announced on Monday. “In this new role, I hope to advise, assist, and support the team at Tencent as they deepen their activities and commitments within the industry to which I’ve devoted the majority of my career. “We are at an epoch defining moment in gaming and interactive entertainment. There are many possible roads ahead but only a few are profound, broadening, inclusive, edifying, inspiring, and/or sustainable. I am thrilled to continue this journey of discovery and thank Tencent for the opportunity.” Layden’s most recent role at PlayStation was chairman of Worldwide Studios. He was previously president and CEO of PlayStation’s American operation and has performed various roles since joining Sony in 1987. 6 Comments Related VGC Content US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last month1 hour ago Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level14 hours ago Modern Warfare 2 s PC trailer promises 500 customisation options16 hours ago Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future22 hours ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo3 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 24 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future5 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News1 PS Plus’ s first classic PS1 game has finally added 50hz 60hz region switchingThe majority of PS1 games were based on the slower PAL format at launch3 weeks ago1 Comment1 US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches1 hour ago1 Comment Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration2 hours ago7 Uber in contact with the FBI over potential GTA 6 hackerOne attacker is potentially behind both recent data breaches3 weeks ago7 CommentsBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.