Managing Partner at Interactive Gaming Ventures, Interactive Gaming Ventures
Search every verified Jack Tretton interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jack Tretton, now managing partner at Interactive Gaming Ventures, has been speaking about the video game industry in interviews and public appearances. He has described gaming as "mainstream entertainment" that is "bigger than box-office and the music industry combined." Tretton has stated that he believes "competition grows the industry and makes everybody better," and that predictions of each console generation being the last have not come true. He has also commented on cloud gaming, saying that while the technology is exciting, he is most interested in understanding the business model, particularly how developers would be compensated for day-one releases on a streaming service. Reflecting on his time at Sony, Tretton has said that he always believed "gamers paid my paycheck" and that it is important to "stay true to them." He has described the PlayStation 4 launch as a "runaway success" and noted that the company listened to consumers regarding used games and online requirements. Regarding competitors, Tretton has said that Microsoft's Xbox Scorpio has "great technology" but that it is "very, very difficult to catch somebody when they jump out to an early lead and they're doing everything right." He has also praised early access programs, calling them "probably the greatest thing that ever happened to gaming" because they allow developers to receive feedback and revenue while giving gamers a voice in development.
“It is mainstream entertainment — it's bigger than box-office and the music industry combined and it is an industry to be reckoned with.”
“One of the things that can happen is you get caught up in what you're doing — my world really for the better part of 20 plus years was the console industry — and I've really enjoyed over the last five years appreciating the depth of gaming across every format.”
“We're all citizens of the industry and I've said many many times — rising tide lifts all boats — competition grows the industry and makes everybody better.”
“From a technology standpoint cloud streaming is exciting, but the biggest thing I'm looking forward to understanding is the business model — how do you pay developers so day-one releases on a cloud service aren't a threat to console or PC sales?”
“The first key I learned is finding the money from the right people who are aligned with the same goals, and the other big key is thinking about your go-to-market strategy and what happens after launch the entire time.”
“Everybody has strengths and weaknesses — surround yourself with people who help your weaknesses but don't give away the store, because if you give away points to everybody the game ships and you don't own any of it and you're broke.”
“You can always count on people predicting each console generation will be the last — it hasn't happened yet; machines won't go away this generation and great games still need money and ways to sell to get a return.”
“You can't be everything to everybody — you can't be Fortnite and be this high-end dedicated console game at the same time; studios need to choose a path and stick to their expertise.”
“If you don't know somebody in this relatively small industry, ask around and do your homework before taking money — if they've never invested in game development, do you really want to be their first foray?”
“Ark: Survival Evolved dispelled the myth that there's things an indie can't do — it blew up from a small budget, went into physical retail worldwide, and showed indies can reach commercial success beyond digital.”
“On normal days I feel like I've got the coolest job in the world, but it's a night like this when you realize that you're really a part of something that's much bigger than anything you could ever imagine.”
“Thousands of people, billions of dollars, a year's worth of effort going into the PlayStation 3 and you hope that the consumers are as excited about it as you are; nights like tonight are just a testament to the fact that we're clearly on the right track.”
“These are our most loyal consumers—we really appreciate the effort they went through to get one—and we're gonna kill ourself to make sure that each and every person that wants a PlayStation 3 gets one and we're not gonna rest until we accomplish that goal.”
“North America is the biggest market worldwide; this is where the battle will be won and lost, so this is clearly the most important launch for us of the three.”
“When you think about a gamer they don't think in dollar terms; the investment in a PlayStation 3 is basically the cost of about 10 games, and if you're a hardcore gamer you're gonna play this system for 10 years—it's a drop in the bucket.”
Delivered at Casual Connect Europe 2019. Interactive Gaming Ventures' Jack Tretton used to lead PlayStation in the USA and ...
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The former head of SCEA applauds Microsoft for expanding the program beyond PC to the Xbox platform. -------------------------------- Follow IGN for more! -------------------------------- IGN OFFICIAL APP: http://www.ign.com/mobile FACEBOOK: / ign TWITTER: / ign INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/igndotcom/?hl=en WEBSITE: http://www.ign.com/ GOOGLE+: https://plus.google.com/+IGN
Longtime SCEA President and CEO Jack Tretton recounts his career at Sony, including his thoughts on the Vita, the PS3 launch, the PSN hack, the historic success of the PS2 and PS4, and much more! -------------------------------- Follow IGN for more! -------------------------------- IGN OFFICIAL APP: http://www.ign.com/mobile FACEBOOK: / ign TWITTER: / ign INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/igndotcom/?hl=en WEBSITE: http://www.ign.com/ GOOGLE+: https://plus.google.com/+IGN
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http://cnet.co/1wFOuZi The man who helped bring us the PlayStation 4 is now playing Candy Crush, Hay Day and Clash of Clans. Former Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Jack Tretton is trying to figure out his next step after leaving Sony in March. CNET's Ian Scherr sat down for a one-on-one interview to get Tretton's take on his former company and competitors.
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