After five years with the company, SEGA’s Digital Brand Manager Ken Balough is moving on to join the team at Sony Playstation. The announcement was made in a statement at the SEGA forums:
After 5 absolutely amazing years, and a lot of great memories and games, it is with a heavy heart that I am announcing Friday March 22nd will be my final day at SEGA.
I can’t tell you all what an incredible experience this has been. Ever since I was a kid playing the SEGA Master System, I wanted to work at SEGA. I grew up on our games playing Wonder Boy, Sonic, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and so many more. When the chance to work on the Sonic franchise appeared – I never thought twice – it was a dream come true!
I am incredibly proud of how well the Sonic Franchise has grown; and it is poised to continue to grow into some amazing directions.
The Sonic fans are the best I’ve experienced – passionate, intelligent, with an unrivaled love of the franchise. I have been privileged to get to know you, and hear your thoughts, and talk to you personally when given the opportunity. There are so many of you I want to thank. You guys are really one of a kind. Continue to encourage everyone at SEGA to make better games – it’s really fuel for us when we see, or hear you guys excited.
As many of you know, I am very passionate about the Latin America side business, and I have been given a phenomenal opportunity to join the team at Sony PlayStation and do just that. I am very excited, and while I am VERY sad to be leaving my dear friends at SEGA, am looking forward to be working with a 1st party in an emerging market.
Thank you all again for… well…. Everything! And maybe I’ll stop by and make a visit in a future Sonic event
Your ever-grateful Sonic 4 Brand Manager
Ken Balough
We wish Ken all the best in his new venture, and hope that his time with SEGA was as he truly imagined it. Okay, kidding aside, we here at SEGAbits want to thank Ken for his service to SEGA and for all the good times. From joining us for a Sonic 4 Episode 2 after party, to helping us with all things Sonic 4 and more. Ken, this one is for you.
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I’ll miss Ken. He was a great guy and he always found time to be on Sonic Talk when we needed an interview. I met him a few times in person and he was real polite and genuine.
Well, I guess I can’t EXACTLY say I’ll miss him as I’m a die-hard Playstation gamer as well and I’m sure I’ll see him at Sony’s booth at E3 and San Diego Comic Con.
Why was my comment removed?
Anyway if it was too harsh, let me rephrase. I’m glad he’s gone because to me it looked like he didn’t know what he was talking about most of the time. So yeah, good riddance in my opinion.
Thanks for rephrasing that. Your first comment was just too much. We allow swearing in the comments, but no personal attacks.