Hi Everyone, as of last week I am no longer working with SIE or PlaySation Studios. As I reflect on these years spent with SIE/PlayStation Studios, I couldn’t let this milestone pass without leaving a quick note to all the wonderful folks I have met and worked with along the way. What an incredible 23+ years this has been. I count myself truly blessed to have worked this long with some of the most talented and dedicated folks in the industry. It has truly been an honor to work with all of you. I also wanted to thank all of the amazing studios and teams that I have had the privilege of working with over the years., with special recognition and gratitude to Naughty Dog for all of the incredible opportunities over the years, you will always have a special place in my heart. I would also like to thank Bend Studios, Insomniac Games, SuckerPunch Productions, BluePoint Games, Iron Galaxy, Santa Monica Studio, Media Molecule, Guerrilla Games, and XDev. Your support, your kindness, patience, and honestly your professionalism and love of the craft that has made these past two decades some of the most rewarding in my life. Lastly, a huge thank you to everyone at SIE and PS Studios for being such great partners. What an incredible honor and privilege it has been to work with each of you, and I look forward to your continued future success!
Hey Sam.. It's been an honor. I will miss you very much and look forward to our paths crossing again soon. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you on your next endeavour! Much love, and please enjoy some well deserved down time before you get right back into it.. ❤️
You were a champion of game accessibility long before it was cool. Thank you for taking strides to make sure people with disabilities could go on the adventure too.
What a magical two decades plus. You impacted and positively changed many lives. Loved working together when we did, brother. You made everything flow smoothly and more enjoyable. Excited to see you grow and thrive in whatever you do next, Sam.
Congratulations, Sam Thompson 🎊 on your graduation from SIE! It was great working with you and wish you only the best for the adventures to come. Welcome to the PlayStation Alumni Club 🎮🥂💥💪🏾💙
Sam, you're an absolute legend at playstation. But more than that, I feel like you are defined by the company you kept and the love for you from everyone on here. Most of us can only wish for this kind of send off when we eventually part ways with a company after that long. If there's anything you need help with, please don't hesitate to reach out. You have literally hundreds of people here who want to see nothing but the best for you. I hope I get to work with you again one day, but I'll settle for just seeing you at the next industry event in the mean time. Cheers to you my friend.
Sam … I’m going to miss you brother. ♥️ You’re an amazing human and you were always willing to listen and support whatever we needed. Your championing of Accessibility shows what a huge heart you have and a serious love of our industry and our player community. You will be missed by many … thank you for everything over the years - you support and friendship always meant the world to me. I wish you all the best going forward - don’t be a stranger ✌️
Always enjoyed my time with you though brief that it was. Thanks for your great attitude and encouragement of young professionals coming up around you like me. I think I remember the time that, due to the weekly digital downloads, you had so many digital downloads that your account broke and was no longer functional. An enviable problem for the masses to consider 🤣 Thanks for your faithfulness in an industry that many can be passing through. 🙌🤗
Hello, I'm Beta05. I would like to ask you some questions about a project that I think you worked on years ago, which is called Neon Genesis Evangelion: R. I would like to ask you some questions about that since I am doing a report on this particular project. Thank you, I will be waiting for your answers.
Damn, end of an era. You had an amazing run over there. Your impact on Sony 1st party was huge -one of the main reasons why they’re now the industry leaders. I wish you all the best and can’t wait to see where you land next.
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1yMy friend you are the one that gave me my start as a accessibility consultant when others wouldn't even give me a chance you took a chance on me and I will never forget. Any success that I have in my career is because of you! I love you my dear friend and wishing the best in your endeavor. You helped change the world!