>>1043903
Interviews like these are always unintentionally humorous. I understand that there are things one is expected to say in interviews like these, and that it occurred during an official PlayStation podcast, so that limits Yoshida even more. But the interview reads as if he is living in some alternate universe.
>You know, the company’s been doing great.
It hasn't been doing great at all.
>I love the games that are coming out on this platform.
What games?
>And I’m so excited for the future of PlayStation.
Most would agree that the future for PlayStation is uncertain/getting worse, so what is he excited about exactly?
>So you know, PlayStation is in really good hands.
See above.
>>1043949
>If the guy was actually genuine, then why did he stick around with the company and allow all this pozzing to occur for so long?
I haven't read all of his tweets and interviews and whatnot, so he could have some personal motivation I don't know about. But the most likely answer is that he doesn't actually realize what he is supporting. Most far-left radical ideology comes from the West, mainly the United States, and like other pieces of culture, they come over to Japan gradually. In the case of PlayStation and Sony, it comes directly from the US branches of the company too, which have a strong influence over the entire company nowadays since their main office is in California. DEI, LGBT acceptance, Pride, etc. are all carefully presented to Japanese people like Yoshida under the guise of "kindness" and "tolerance", when of course it is nothing but destructive in reality. Yoshida probably thinks he is just being a "good person", and whether you are an office worker or a CEO, most humans are greatly concerned with being seen as "good" by everyone else. There is also that element of Japanese politeness. If he really knew what was motivating supporters of DEI, it wouldn't surprise me at all if he began to rethink what he has said. Of course this ignorance does not absolve him from responsibility, since as a leader and veteran he should be vigilant and suspicious about any threats.
>they began rolling out Nintendo style censorship requirements
Even if the final decision to apply censorship was signed off by him on some of these games, it is also likely that the decision was, in actuality, out of his hands. He could have faced pressure from other departments at PlayStation or Sony, especially the US branches. Refusing to comply could have risked the games being delayed, or he could have been labeled a variety of things, or even ousted from his position. This is all speculation, and even if it was true, again, he is still responsible for the products put out under his guidance.