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The President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan, explained the \u201cextremely hard decision\u201d comes from the gaming industry's transformation, emphasizing the need to position the business for future challenges. The CEO described the necessity to ensure the continued delivery of top-notch gaming experiences to the community, resulting in a reevaluation of the company\u2019s workforce. Despite laying off 8 percent of the company\u2019s employees worldwide,\u00a0in a company-wide communication, Ryan told the employees the \u201cchallenging times\u201d are \u201cnot indicative of a lack of strength\u201d of the company, brand, or overall gaming industry.\u00a0 The internal mail further detailed the company's reasons behind the move, including cultivating long-term sustainability and creating optimal experiences for the gaming community. 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