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'''Sony Computer Entertainment, Incorporated''' (株式会社ソニー・コンピュータエンタテインメント, Kabushiki Gaisha Sonī Konpyūta Entateinmento) (SCEI) is a video game company specializing in a variety of areas in the video game industry, mostly in video game consoles and is a full subsidiary of Sony that was established on [[November 16]], [[1993]] in Tokyo, Japan.
'''Sony Computer Entertainment, Incorporated''' (株式会社ソニー・コンピュータエンタテインメント, Kabushiki Gaisha Sonī Konpyūta Entateinmento) (SCEI) is a video game company specializing in a variety of areas in the video game industry, mostly in video game consoles and is a full subsidiary of Sony that was established on November 16, [[1993]] in Tokyo, Japan.


SCEI handles the Research & Development, production, and sales of hardware and software for their high-selling PlayStation line of handheld and video game consoles. SCEI is also a developer and publisher of video games for their systems, and is comprised of several subsidiaries covering the company's biggest markets: United States of America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. The Original Soundtracks of its game franchises are produced and distributed by Sony's Japanese distributive unit Aniplex.
SCEI handles the Research & Development, production, and sales of hardware and software for their high-selling PlayStation line of handheld and video game consoles. SCEI is also a developer and publisher of video games for their systems, and is comprised of several subsidiaries covering the company's biggest markets: United States of America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. The Original Soundtracks of its game franchises are produced and distributed by Sony's Japanese distributive unit Aniplex.


The Chairman and CEO of SCEI was Ken Kutaragi who is also known as "The Father of the PlayStation". Kutaragi also served as President of SCEI until [[November 30]], [[2006]] when the position was replaced by Kaz Hirai. On [[April 26]], [[2007]] Sony announced that Kutaragi would retire from his executive position at SCEI effective [[June 19]], 2007. Kaz Hirai's position is now held by Jack Tretton.
The Chairman and CEO of SCEI was Ken Kutaragi who is also known as "The Father of the PlayStation". Kutaragi also served as President of SCEI until November 30, [[2006]] when the position was replaced by Kaz Hirai. On April 26, [[2007]] Sony announced that Kutaragi would retire from his executive position at SCEI effective June 19, 2007. Kaz Hirai's position is now held by Jack Tretton.


Currently based in Minami-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, it also has offices around the world such as in in the United States in Foster City, California and a distribution center Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Also in Canada with offices and in distribution center in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario. In Australia the offices are in Melbourne.
Currently based in Minami-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, it also has offices around the world such as in in the United States in Foster City, California and a distribution center Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Also in Canada with offices and in distribution center in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario. In Australia the offices are in Melbourne.


On [[September 14]], [[2005]] Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) was formed, and is responsible for the global creative, technical and strategic direction setting of development and production of computer entertainment software for the PlayStation family. Shuhei Yoshida was named as president of SCE WWS on [[May 16]], [[2008]]. Yoshida took over from Kazuo Hirai, who was holder of the post after Phil Harrison (a former SCEE VP) left the company in early 2008.
On September 14, [[2005]] Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) was formed, and is responsible for the global creative, technical and strategic direction setting of development and production of computer entertainment software for the PlayStation family. Shuhei Yoshida was named as president of SCE WWS on May 16, [[2008]]. Yoshida took over from Kazuo Hirai, who was holder of the post after Phil Harrison (a former SCEE VP) left the company in early 2008.
 
On April 1, 2016, Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Entertainment Network International merged to create a new company called [[Sony Interactive Entertainment]].
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==SCE and subsidiaries==
 
{|{{prettytable}}
==Sony Computer Entertainment subsidiaries==
|colspan="2"| Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
{| {{prettytable}}
! colspan="2" | Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. (Japanese)
|-
|-
! Studio !! Known for
! style="width:30%" | Studio !! Known for
|-
|-
| [[Clap Hanz]] || {{c|Everybody's Golf}} series
| [[Clap Hanz]] || {{c|Everybody's Golf}} series
|-
| [[Japan Studio]] || {{c|Ape Escape}} series, {{c|LocoRoco}}, {{c|Patapon}} series
|-
|-
| [[Polyphony Digital]] || {{c|Gran Turismo}} series
| [[Polyphony Digital]] || {{c|Gran Turismo}} series
|-
| [[SCE Japan Studio]] || {{c|Ape Escape}} series, [[LocoRoco]]
|-
|-
| [[Team ICO]] || [[ICO]], [[Shadow of the Colossus]]
| [[Team ICO]] || [[ICO]], [[Shadow of the Colossus]]
|}
{| {{prettytable}}
! colspan="2" | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (American)
|-
|-
|colspan="2"| Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
! style="width:30%" | Studio !! Known for
|-
|-
! Studio !! Known for
| [[Bend Studio]] || {{c|Syphon Filter}} series
|-
|-
| [[Incognito Entertainment]] || {{c|Twisted Metal}} series, [[Warhawk]]
| [[Incognito Entertainment]] || {{c|Twisted Metal}} series, [[Warhawk]]
|-
|-
| [[Naughty Dog]] || {{c|Jak & Daxter}} series, [[Uncharted: Drake's Fortune]]
| [[Naughty Dog]] || {{c|Crash Bandicoot}} series, {{c|Jak and Daxter}} series, {{c|Uncharted}} series, {{c|The Last of Us}} series
|-
|-
| [[SCE Bend Studio]] || {{c|Syphon Filter}} series
| [[San Diego Studio]] || {{c|NBA}} series, {{c|MLB: The Show}} series
|-
|-
| [[SCE Foster City Studio]] || [[Jet Li: Rise to Honor]]
| [[Santa Monica Studio]] || {{c|God of War}} series
|-
|-
| [[SCE San Diego Studio]] || {{c|NBA}} series, {{c|MLB: The Show}} series
| [[Foster City Studio]] || [[Jet Li: Rise to Honor]]
|-
| [[SCE Santa Monica Studio]] || {{c|God of War}} series
|-
|-
| [[Sony Online Entertainment]] || [[EverQuest]], [[Star Wars Galaxies]]
| [[Sony Online Entertainment]] || [[EverQuest]], [[Star Wars Galaxies]]
|-
|-
| [[Zipper Interactive]] || {{c|SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs}} series, [[Massive Action Game]]
| [[Sucker Punch Productions]] || {{c|Sly Cooper}} series, {{c|InFAMOUS}} series, [[Ghost of Tsushima]]
|-
|-
|colspan="2"| Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.
| [[Zipper Interactive]] || {{c|SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs}} series, [[MAG]]
|}
{| {{prettytable}}
! colspan="2" | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. (Europe)
|-
|-
! Studio !! Known for
! style="width:30%" | Studio !! Known for
|-
|-
| [[Bigbig Studios]] || [[Pursuit Force]]
| [[Bigbig Studios]] || [[Pursuit Force]]
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| [[Evolution Studios]] || {{c|World Rally Championship}} series, [[MotorStorm]]
| [[Evolution Studios]] || {{c|World Rally Championship}} series, [[MotorStorm]]
|-
|-
| [[Guerrilla Games]] || {{c|Killzone}} series
| [[Guerrilla Games]] || {{c|Killzone}} series, {{c|Horizon}} series
|-
|-
| [[SCE London Studio]] || {{c|The Getaway}} series, {{c|SingStar}} series
| [[London Studio]] || {{c|The Getaway}} series, {{c|SingStar}} series
|-
|-
| [[SCE Studio Cambridge]] || {{c|MediEvil}} series
| [[Media Molecule]] || {{c|LittleBigPlanet}} series, [[Dreams]]
|-
|-
| [[SCE Studio Liverpool]] || {{c|Wipeout}} series, {{c|F1}} series
| [[Psygnosis]] || {{c|Wipeout}} series, {{c|F1}} series
|-
|-
|colspan="2"| Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc.
| [[SCE Studio Cambridge]] || {{c|MediEvil}} series
|}
{| {{prettytable}}
! colspan="2" | Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. (Korea)
|-
|-
! Studio !! Known for
! style="width:30%" | Studio !! Known for
|-
|-
| [[SCE Korea]] || [[EyeToy: EduKids]], [[GloRace: Phantastic Carnival]]
| [[SCE Korea]] || [[EyeToy: EduKids]], [[GloRace: Phantastic Carnival]]
|}
|}

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Sony Computer Entertainment, Incorporated (株式会社ソニー・コンピュータエンタテインメント, Kabushiki Gaisha Sonī Konpyūta Entateinmento) (SCEI) is a video game company specializing in a variety of areas in the video game industry, mostly in video game consoles and is a full subsidiary of Sony that was established on November 16, 1993 in Tokyo, Japan.

SCEI handles the Research & Development, production, and sales of hardware and software for their high-selling PlayStation line of handheld and video game consoles. SCEI is also a developer and publisher of video games for their systems, and is comprised of several subsidiaries covering the company's biggest markets: United States of America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. The Original Soundtracks of its game franchises are produced and distributed by Sony's Japanese distributive unit Aniplex.

The Chairman and CEO of SCEI was Ken Kutaragi who is also known as "The Father of the PlayStation". Kutaragi also served as President of SCEI until November 30, 2006 when the position was replaced by Kaz Hirai. On April 26, 2007 Sony announced that Kutaragi would retire from his executive position at SCEI effective June 19, 2007. Kaz Hirai's position is now held by Jack Tretton.

Currently based in Minami-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, it also has offices around the world such as in in the United States in Foster City, California and a distribution center Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Also in Canada with offices and in distribution center in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario. In Australia the offices are in Melbourne.

On September 14, 2005 Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) was formed, and is responsible for the global creative, technical and strategic direction setting of development and production of computer entertainment software for the PlayStation family. Shuhei Yoshida was named as president of SCE WWS on May 16, 2008. Yoshida took over from Kazuo Hirai, who was holder of the post after Phil Harrison (a former SCEE VP) left the company in early 2008.

On April 1, 2016, Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Entertainment Network International merged to create a new company called Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Sony Computer Entertainment subsidiaries[edit]

Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. (Japanese)
Studio Known for
Clap Hanz Everybody's Golf series
Japan Studio Ape Escape series, LocoRoco, Patapon series
Polyphony Digital Gran Turismo series
Team ICO ICO, Shadow of the Colossus
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (American)
Studio Known for
Bend Studio Syphon Filter series
Incognito Entertainment Twisted Metal series, Warhawk
Naughty Dog Crash Bandicoot series, Jak and Daxter series, Uncharted series, The Last of Us series
San Diego Studio NBA series, MLB: The Show series
Santa Monica Studio God of War series
Foster City Studio Jet Li: Rise to Honor
Sony Online Entertainment EverQuest, Star Wars Galaxies
Sucker Punch Productions Sly Cooper series, InFAMOUS series, Ghost of Tsushima
Zipper Interactive SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs series, MAG
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. (Europe)
Studio Known for
Bigbig Studios Pursuit Force
Evolution Studios World Rally Championship series, MotorStorm
Guerrilla Games Killzone series, Horizon series
London Studio The Getaway series, SingStar series
Media Molecule LittleBigPlanet series, Dreams
Psygnosis Wipeout series, F1 series
SCE Studio Cambridge MediEvil series
Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. (Korea)
Studio Known for
SCE Korea EyeToy: EduKids, GloRace: Phantastic Carnival

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