US EditionGhost of Tsushima Studio Sucker Punch's Co-Founder Brian Fleming Steps Down
Brian Fleming leaves Sucker Punch after founding it in 1997; Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley will lead the studio with 3.3 million copies sold of the latest game, PlayStation said.
- On Tuesday, Brian Fleming, Sucker Punch co-founder and longtime head, stepped down as head of Sucker Punch, with Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley set to assume the studio chief roles.
- PlayStation said Fleming worked closely with PlayStation Studios over the past year to ensure a strong foundation, while Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley have been instrumental in Sucker Punch's recent creative and technical direction.
- Jason Connell rose through the studio ranks starting in 2010, advancing to co-creative director on the Ghost franchise, while PlayStation confirmed Nate Fox will remain co-creative director.
- Observers say Fleming leaves the studio in a positive state, supported by Ghost of YMtei's 8/10 review and 3.3 million copies sold as of November 2.
- The studio's new dual leadership pairs creative and technical heads, with Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley leading while it remains unclear what Sucker Punch will work on after the Ghost sequel.
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After nearly three decades helping bring to life iconic franchises like Sly Cooper, inFAMOUS, Ghost of Tsushima, and Ghost of Yōtei, Brian Fleming has announced he's passing Sucker Punch studio leadership on to a new generation. Over the past year, Brian has worked closely with PlayStation Studios to ensure that Sucker Punch was in the best hands moving forward with a strong foundation for the studio's continued success. Starting January 1, long…
Sucker Punch Co-Founder Brian Fleming Is Leaving the Studio
Sucker Punch Productions, the first-party PlayStation Studios team behind Ghost of Yotei, Ghost of Tsushima, the inFamous series, and the Sly Cooper series, has officially entered into a new era with the departure of Brian Fleming, one of the studio's co-founders and longtime studio head. The news was announced with a blog post on the official Sony Interactive website, where the company confirmed that Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley will be ste…
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