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Tony Hsu

Studio Head at Firewalk Studios

Tony Hsu is the Studio Head at Firewalk Studios, a subsidiary of ProbablyMonsters, based in Bellevue, Washington. He has held this position since October 2017 and is responsible for leading the studio's efforts in developing original multiplayer games. Under his leadership, Firewalk Studios has gained recognition for its commitment to creating engaging multiplayer experiences and has recently been involved in a significant acquisition by Sony Interactive Entertainment, which aims to enhance its portfolio of live-service games.234

Prior to joining Firewalk Studios, Hsu had an extensive career at Activision, where he served in various high-level roles, including Chief Financial Officer for Activision Publishing and Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Destiny franchise. His tenure at Activision was marked by significant achievements, including overseeing financial operations for major franchises like Call of Duty and Destiny, and leading the launch of the Destiny game, which set records for revenue on its release.135

Hsu's educational background includes studies at The Wharton School, further underscoring his expertise in both business and game development. His leadership at Firewalk Studios is characterized by a focus on fostering a creative and innovative environment for game development, aiming to deliver memorable gaming experiences to players worldwide.146

Highlights

May 1 · resetera.com
[GIBiz] Interview with PlayStation, Firewalk and ProbablyMonsters ...
Apr 28 · thedeal.com
ProbablyMonsters Sells Firewalk Studios to Sony - The Deal
Apr 21 · techpowerup.com
Sony Interactive Entertainment to Acquire Firewalk Studios from ...
Apr 20 · businesswire.com
Sony Interactive Entertainment to Acquire Firewalk Studios from ...
Apr 20 · icon-era.com
PlayStation Has Acquired Firewalk Studios - IconEra
Apr 20 · gamedeveloper.com
PlayStation buys Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters
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Experience

Studio Head at Firewalk Studios, October 2017 - Present
CFO, Activision Publishing, March 2016 - September 2017, Senior Vice President, General Manager - Destiny Business Unit, Activision, August 2012 - March 2016, VP Finance, Santa Monica Publishing Division, Activision, April 2010 - August 2012

Education

MBA in Finance and Information Technology from The Wharton School, 2002 - 2004

Location

Bellevue, Washington, United States