It seems things have moved even further than any one could have predicted in this console war. With the release of the next-gen PS3 and the Nintendo Wii, the age of the current generation seems to meeting its end with only a few games being planned for the PS2 console.

However, the shocking announcement made by Playstation inventor and Chairman/Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertaiment Inc., Ken Kutaragi, to step down (in his words, “graduate”) from his current status within the huge conglomerate wasn’t the only thing causing news. As if it couldn’t have come at a weirder time, the prodigal creator has also announced that he already has plans for working on the PS4 in the near future. To quote Kutaragi:

“As a matter of course, I have the vision of Playstation 4, 5 and 6, which will merge into the network.”

One can detect the obvious satire present in this statement taken from his exclusive interview with EE Times. Kutaragi also talks about the new-found freedom he’s gained to be able to communicate his thoughts on the PS3 in Europe, but as of now, he will emphasise more on independent projects (this won’t affect the obviously harmonious relationship he shares with Sony) and working to integrate better use of the Cell processor for network gaming. Replacing Kutaragi will be Kazuo Hirai who was already president and CEO of Sont Computer Entertainment America before recieving his higher orders.

Stay tuned for more news on the now free-as-a-bird inventor’s activities.

(Source: Gamasutra)

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