Xbox head Phil Spencer made remarks this week at the Tokyo Game Show that he has wanted to revisit MechAssault, the mech-based third-person shooter that was released for the first Xbox in 2002.
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Leaked internal emails from 2020 show Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer expressing confidence in Xbox after the PS5 specs reveal, noting Xbox has a better platform and services than Sony.
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has responded to the massive leak that contained Microsoft's plans for the Xbox ecosystem going forward, saying "so much has changed and there's so much to be excited about."
In a newly revealed internal email, Microsoft Xbox head Phil Spencer revealed he had "numerous discussions" with Nintendo about "tighter collaboration" and said it was the "PRIME asset" for gaming.
Microsoft Xbox head Phil Spencer stated in new interviews this week at Gamescom that we shouldn't expect a mid-console hardware refresh right now, along with preserving Xbox 360 games and more.
Xbox fans are finally getting the chance to join PlayStation and PC players in Final Fantasy XIV. The popular MMORPG is releasing on Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S consoles next year.
In this episode of Microsoft Weekly: FTC takes the L as judge gives the Microsoft-ABK merger the green light; Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 23H2; Cortana dies even more; and Patch Tuesday.
Soon after Microsoft's win against the FTC Phil Spencer had sent an internal memo addressing the company's efforts to get it over the line as well as the belief that it would be good for the industry.
Sega co-chief operating officer Shuji Utsumi said that "Microsoft particularly has a high regard for us" in a new interview. However, he said the company is not interested in being acquired.
Phil Spencer says Call of Duty on Switch will offer "equal or better quality" compared to other Switch games, but won't match the performance of Xbox versions. Here's the detail of FTC court battle.
Phil Spencer's testimony today in the current court battle between the FTC and Microsoft would seem to suggest Sony was going to make Starfield at least a timed exclusive for its PlayStation platform.
This year's Xbox Games Showcase did show off some promising upcoming games, but it also didn't do enough to convince me that Microsoft has made enough of a course correction in releasing major titles.
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Microsoft's Xbox division is at a crossroads, and perhaps it needs Phil Spencer to step down
While Microsoft's Xbox head Phil Spencer has done some great things for the division since leading it away from the disastrous Xbox One launch, the lack of big first-party games may be a turning point
Following the Redfall launch backlash, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has revealed that he is disappointed with the state of the game, and has pledged to bring about improvements to Xbox studios.
Microsoft Xbox head Phil Spencer is talking more about the company's plans to launch a mobile app store for its games when Apple and Google are expected to open up their platforms to more app stores.
In a recent interview at a WSJ Live event, Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced that Game Pass is a profitable service for Microsoft. He also mentions the possibility of price increases in the future.
Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft Gaming, has tweeted a photo where he hid a teaser of the upcoming streaming Xbox "Keystone" - a streaming box for the Xbox Game Pass and Project xCloud.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has revealed that he's pleased with the way the Activision Blizzard deal is going so far. Regulators around the world are vetting the deal to ensure fairness.
Today, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences said that head of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, would receive its Lifetime Achievement Award due to his contributions to the industry.
If you've been reading Neowin for the past few days, you know that it's been a busy week in the Microsoft-verse due to a major acquisition, and a new program from Google. Find out more in our recap!
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CEO of Gaming Phil Spencer sent out some emails to staff following the announcement of the Activision acquisition. Find out what both of them had to say here.
In a surprise announcement, Microsoft has revealed that it is buying Activision Blizzard in an all-cash deal worth $68.7 billion. Activision has been in a lot of hot water recently due to lawsuits.
Microsoft had lots of stuff to announce this week including tons of Windows 10 and Windows 11 builds, a surprise drop for Halo Infinite Multiplayer, and enhancements to its Edge browser.
Xbox chief Phil Spencer has shared his thoughts on the state of NFTs and blockchain in gaming, saying that the current implementations are experimental in nature and feel very exploitative.
Phil Spencer has said that future Bethesda titles without contractual obligations will only be available on platforms where Xbox Game Pass exists, confirming Xbox ecosystem exclusivity.
In an interview, Phil Spencer has stated that Microsoft is under no pressure to release upcoming Bethesda games on PlayStation platforms to recoup its $7.5 billion ZeniMax Media purchase.
A savvy Reddit user spotted Microsoft's head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, using an early version of Project xCloud for Windows 10, which will let you stream your Xbox games to your computer.
A lat has happened this week, including the departure of the studio head for The Coalition, Rod Fergusson. We've also seen the Surface Duo in the wild, and a new Fast ring build. Catch up below.
In a new interview, Microsoft's Phil Spencer and Kareem Choudhry talked a little more about their plans with Project xCloud. They also showed off the actual hardware that xCloud will be running on.
In an interview this week, Xbox chief Phil Spencer was asked about the rumor about Xbox Game Pass coming to the Nintendo Switch, and he confirmed that it's just not a priority right now.
Xbox head Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft's upcoming Xbox console will indeed have an optical disc drive, saying "right now physical is a choice that millions of people love."
Phil Spencer stated today that video games are a unifying force for the world. Noting Microsoft's commitment to inclusive gaming, a number of steps have been outlined to improve this aspect.
Phil Spencer opined in a recent interview that game streaming mass market adoption is quite a ways away, with consoles being the best way to play games for 'years and years' to come.
Xbox chief Phil Spencer has committed to fixing the issues present in the Microsoft Store, to make it a viable option for PC gamers in a market that is largely dominated by Valve's offering, Steam.
During a recent interview at E3, Phil Spencer shared the company's goals for the next generation of its gaming console, emphasising on the need for better framerates and faster start times.
As expected of Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer took aim at Sony over its anti-consumer stance regarding cross-play and sharing a Fortnite account between the PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, responded to fans' tweets by confirming this year's Xbox E3 briefing will be similar to last year in terms of time, running for about 100 minutes.
If you're a subscriber to Xbox Game Pass, the deal will become even sweater in the coming months, as the head of Xbox just revealed that all future exclusives will launch day-and-date on the service.
Booty, who was previously the head of Minecraft, has now been promoted to Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Studios, where he will oversee all of the company's publication efforts.
Head of gaming at Microsoft, Phil Spencer, is already teasing the company's upcoming briefing five months before E3 2018, hinting that there are some 'positive changes' in store for Xbox fans.
