It’s no secret that Microsoft and Xbox have been bolstering their studio ranks over the last couple of years, and Xbox head Phil Spencer has now reiterated that commitment to studio acquisitions it deems a good fit for the company. This news comes by way of the Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live Event, as reported […]
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Phil Spencer: Quest 2 Offers Best VR Experience
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has once again shot down any hopes for an Xbox VR headset in the near future, but hasn’t ruled out Xbox software appearing on other headsets. Appearing on the latest episode of the Kinda Funny Gamescast, Spencer said that Microsoft didn’t really have any plans for “bespoke accessories” like VR or […]
Phil Spencer Takes A Dig At Sony’s PC Ports
In case anyone fancied having the console war discourse reignited, Phil Spencer has come to your rescue. As part of a pre-E3 show, “What’s Next for Gaming”, the Microsoft VP threw some not-so-subtle shade at Sony, suggesting that Xbox’s practices are more consumer-friendly. Speaking in a press briefing, Eurogamer reports that Phil Spencer praised Microsoft’s practice […]
Phil Spencer Believes Next-Gen Console Success Will "Not Be A Reflection Of Demand – It’ll Be A Reflection Of Supply"
The executive VP of gaming at Microsoft, Phil Spencer, believes that the next-gen war will “not be a reflection of demand — it’ll be a reflection of supply,” adding that he refuses to declare “a winner and… a loser” between sales of Xbox X/S and PS5. The exec also believes initial sales of Xbox Series X/S and […]
Xbox Head Phil Spencer On A Renewed Dedication To Single Player And Even More Studio Acquisitions
The Xbox One launch was rough with a limited library, confusion around the initial reveal of backwards compatibility, and a shifted focus away from games. Then Phil Spencer came into play and took back the Xbox brand and put it back in the hands of gamers. While a full 180 takes time, the team has […]
Xbox Head Phil Spencer On The Future Of Bethesda Titles, Including Elder Scrolls 6
When Microsoft purchased ZeniMax for a cool $7.5 billion, speculation was rampant about what that means for the future of franchises under that publisher’s umbrella. Most notably, titles under Bethesda’s direction such as Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5. While we ourselves did a deep dive into the likelihood of those series going Xbox-only from […]
Phil Spencer Talks Xbox Series X, Halo On Animal Crossing Talk Show
Animal Talking, Star Wars: Rogue One writer Gary Whitta’s talk show set inside Animal Crossing: New Horizons, has aired an interview with head of Xbox Phil Spencer. The man, who has always seemed to have a soft spot for Nintendo, appeared inside Animal Crossing to talk about the next generation of Xbox, and the recent […]
Xbox boss Phil Spencer teases major Game Pass reveal, explains Halo delay
The head of Xbox has said he decided against splitting Halo Infinite up into segments as he reveals the Xbox Series X is super quiet. Instead of being delayed, Halo Infinite could’ve been broken up into smaller sections reveals Xbox head Phil Spencer. That would’ve presumably meant separating at least the story campaign and multiplayer, […]
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Stresses That Streaming Won't Take Over For A Long Time
In addition to launching the Xbox Series X console this year, Microsoft is rolling out its xCloud streaming service with Game Pass to help reach a bigger audience. The head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, wants to assure people that Microsoft remains committed to the physical console, which really should be no surprise given that Microsoft […]
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Celebrates 30 Years At Microsoft
Xbox employees are celebrating Phil Spencer’s 30th anniversary at Microsoft, where he has worked across many roles but most notably on its Xbox consoles and gaming division. While 2020 marks the 30 year anniversary of Spencer’s full-time employment with Microsoft, his first ties with the company were an internship beginning in 1988, which led into […]