PlayStation Veteran Explains Why Sony Closed Japan Studio
Sony Japan Studio’s closure is being attributed to a shift in corporate strategy favoring titles that directly accelerate hardware adoption.
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Sony Japan Studio’s closure is being attributed to a shift in corporate strategy favoring titles that directly accelerate hardware adoption.
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