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Microsoft Refutes Rumors of Phil Spencer’s Resignation Amidst Recent Layoffs
In recent hours, rumors have circulated that Phil Spencer is ready to resign, with the possibility of Sarah Bond taking over his position in time for the launch of the next Xbox. However, Microsoft has officially denied these rumors. “Phil is not retiring anytime soon,” said Kari Perez, the head…
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle May Get a Sequel, Hints Phil Spencer
The success of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has naturally raised the possibility of a sequel or another chapter in the famous archaeologist’s video game adventures, created by MachineGames. Phil Spencer seems to hint that there could be a possibility, although it is clear that the head of Microsoft…
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Phil Spencer Admits Xbox Game Pass is Not for Everyone
For a long time, Microsoft and Xbox have promoted Game Pass as a way for everyone to access many video games at a good price, available on any platform. While this idea hasn’t changed, Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has now admitted that Xbox Game Pass is not for…
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Phil Spencer Confirms: Starfield’s Xbox Exclusivity Is Not Permanent
Phil Spencer has made a clear statement about Starfield’s exclusivity, responding with a firm “no” when asked if the game could be considered an indefinite Xbox exclusive. This aligns with Microsoft’s ongoing policy regarding Xbox Game Studios titles, a stance that has been evident for months. Starfield’s Status as an…
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Phil Spencer Is Against Expansions That Are “Manipulative” and Cut From Base Games
Phil Spencer has spoken out against what he calls “manipulative expansions”—additional content derived from material cut during the development of the base game rather than created from scratch. He emphasized that Xbox aims for a different approach, which focuses on fostering genuine creativity over rehashed content. Freedom for Developers at…
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Microsoft Is Already Working on Xbox Handheld, But It Will Take Years to Arrive
Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s gaming division, Xbox, has revealed in an interview that the company is exploring the possibility of entering the portable gaming console market. He confirmed that they are working on several prototypes to evaluate their potential, emphasizing their intent to thoroughly analyze the current market…
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All Xbox Games Could Come to Other Platforms in the Future, Says Phil Spencer
Halo, Starfield, Fable, Gears of War, and many other Xbox-exclusive franchises could potentially arrive on PlayStation and Switch in the future, possibly even on their launch day. This bold idea comes from Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming and head of Xbox. Spencer recently confirmed Xbox’s intention to bring more…
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Microsoft Says COD Will Come to Nintendo (Again) if Activision Deal Goes Ahead
It has been nearly 10 years since a Call of Duty title was last released on a Nintendo console. Call of Duty Ghosts on the Wii-U to be exact (well, if my memory serves me correctly at least). Put simply though, you would clearly probably no longer associate the popular…
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Xbox Supply is (Apparently) “As Big as it’s Ever Been”
It has been well over a year now since the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and one thing has sadly remained consistent throughout that period. Getting hold of a next-gen console continues to remain a mighty difficult task. Not impossible for sure, but those who watch…
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Phil Spencer Says He Wants Gaming to Prevail Over the Console Wars!
It feels somewhat unusual that as we get closer and closer to Christmas, there is hardly any mention of the supposed console wars between Microsoft and Sony (no offense Nintendo). Admittedly though, given how awful the stock situation is, the only apparent winner in this festive season is the company…
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Xbox Warns Console Shortage Likely to Continue Throughout 2022!
I think it would be fair to say that while the Xbox Series X and S have proven to be fairly popular with consumers, the demand for Microsoft’s consoles has been massively lower than that seen for the Sony PlayStation 5. Not, incidentally, that this has come as any surprise…
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Microsoft’s Phil Spencer Doubts 8K Gaming Will Ever Be ‘Standard’
With the release of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X confirmed for next month, these new consoles will effectively begin the mainstream ushering-in of 4K gaming as something of ‘the new standard’. There is, however, going to be something of a problem here for a number of consumers. Namely,…
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Xbox: Next-Gen Consoles Represent Biggest Change Since 2D to 3D
In terms of the hardware/specifications for both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, we know that these next-generation consoles are going to be pretty powerful. So powerful, in fact, that when launched they’ll likely give the vast majority of gaming PCs a serious run for their money. Following a…
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Microsoft Hopes to Avoid ‘Staggered’ Xbox Series X Launch
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting production lines worldwide, there have been growing concerns that this may ultimately result in both the PS5 and Xbox Series X (scheduled for launch this fall) being potentially pushed back into 2021. Well, in a report via GamesIndustry, it seems that Microsoft’s Xbox Chief Phil…
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Microsoft May be Planning for the Xbox Series X to Last 10-Years
With the next-gen consoles expected to launch before the end of the year, it will essentially represent the beginning of the end for the Xbox One and PS4. In terms of systems, however, there is always a matter of curiosity as to how long they are generally relevant. Well, in…
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