Hoax Alert: The Grandson of Sony's President Didn't Fry a Pistol
I'm not even sure that Sony President Kaz Hirai has a grandson or even a son for that matter. But I am certain that, despite Twitter claims, this is bullshit.
Sony boss Kaz Hirai was heckled at the recent investors meeting in Tokyo over Sony's poor performance, AP reports. One investor, for example, asked how Sony had lost its glory and expressed disappointment in Hirai.
Look Who Was At The Oscars Tonight
Kaz Hirai used to be Mr. PlayStation, but now that he runs everything at Sony (which has its own motion picture studio), dude gets an invite to the Oscars.
The Perks Of Being Sony Boss, #1832
Don't let the graphic fool you. We're not here for the back of Placido Domingo's head. We're here for the gentleman on the right. That's Sony boss Kaz Hirai, just chillin' on the starting grid at the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix. Lookin' sharp, Kaz. Also lookin' like a kid in a candy store.
Seven Years Later, Sony's CEO Doesn't Mind All the Memes
From five-hundred ninety-nine U.S. dollars and Riiiiiiidge Racer seven years ago to more flattering presentations today, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai has been one of the gaming industry's most .gif-able and meme-able public figures. Hirai wants you to know he's cool with that.
The PS4 Hype Train Destroys the Internet With Animated GIFs
Last week, the internet went mental. Sony announced it would be holding an event later this month in New York City—an event to unveil the PlayStation 4, apparently.
What The Hell Is The Red Thing On This One-Of-A-Kind PS3?
Sony president Kaz Hirai got his own specialized PlayStation 3 today, according to a tweet by fellow Sony exec (and SCE head) Shuhei Yoshida. It's custom made. And not for sale.
Sony Boss Steps Down from Sony Computer Entertainment
Kaz Hirai, Sony's CEO, is stepping down as chairman and executive director at SCE. He'll still be involved in a part-time capacity, however. The decision seems to be so Hirai can focus on running Sony Corp. [Inside Games]
Japanese Media Keeps Beating Up on Sony
Once upon a time, Sony ruled Japan. Those days are over. Don't believe me? Just look at how the Japanese media keeps turning the Tokyo-based electronics maker into a punching bag.
Report: Sony Is Firing a Whole Bunch of People [Update]
Today, Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported that Sony is axing 6 percent of its global workforce—approximately 10,000 individuals—by the end of the year.
Sony Firing Folks Thanks to Modern Medicine
It was wildly thought that Howard Stringer, a foreigner, was brought in to fire a bunch of people at Sony. Japanese companies traditionally bring in outsiders to fire folks, and Stringer, a foreigner, was even that further removed from the old boys' network.
Sony Is Bleeding Money (Again)
Today, Sony announced its recent financials, and the Tokyo-based electronics giant is hemorrhaging money.
PlayStation Man Kaz Hirai Will Officially be Sony's Next Boss
As has been expected for a while now, Sir Howard Stringer's replacement as President and CEO of Sony Corporation when he steps down in June will be Kaz Hirai, a long-time champion of the company's PlayStation brand.
PlayStation Games "Not Just For Sony Devices" Says Hirai
Sony's looking to expand its PlayStation game offerings to other mobile devices, Sony Computer Entertainment chief Kaz Hirai told a conference in Hong Kong on Friday.
PlayStation 4 Game Development Is Underway
While Sony hasn't yet officially announced the PS4, no doubt it's coming. The PlayStation 3 will get a successor. According to a "trusted source", work has started on PlayStation 4 games.
Sony's Tokyo Game Show Press Conference LIVE Coverage
Tokyo Game Show 2011 is... GO!!! Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is kicking it off with its pre-TGS keynote, talking about all things PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Network. Kotaku is in the house, keeping an eye on what Sony execs have to say about the future of PlayStation.
Sony "May Never Know" What the Hackers Stole, Who They Were
The Sony PlayStation Network is back online, but it was hacked back in April. Sony's servers were breached and over seventy million accounts were compromised. Sony still doesn't seem to be any closer to nabbing the individuals who carried out the attack.
Sony Wants Vita Making Cash Money in Three Years
In a Reuters interview, Sony Computer Entertainment honcho Kazuo Hirai said that he hoped the PS Vita would turn a profit within the next three years. He also added that wants the Vita to outsell the PSP. [Reuters]
