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News Xbox's Phil Spencer Seems Happy To Show Off About Playing Starfield Early
We can all see it, P3...
It feels like we've been waiting forever for Starfield to hit Xbox Game Pass, and even though the wait is almost over, it isn't stopping us from getting incredibly jealous of today's news that some of the folks working on the game are already well into their Starfield playthroughs. As spotted by Idle Sloth on Twitter,...
News Xbox Boss Acknowledges 'Team Effort' In Victory Against FTC
"We take an important step forward"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has had a busy few months not only promoting Xbox's upcoming lineup at the recent showcase but also attending the Microsoft v FTC hearing. Now that the acquisition has been given the all-clear in the United States, Phil has taken the time to t
News Xbox's Phil Spencer 'Grateful' For Speedy Court Decision On FTC Activision Blizzard Case
"I’m proud of our efforts to expand player access and choice"
The FTC has just lost its case to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase, and company executives are already out there on the internet, reacting to the news and providing statements on the matter. One of those execs is Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who has released a multi-post...
Random Phil Spencer Spotted Playing Xbox Live Arcade Classic
Philli heatwave
Alright, so, we know that Xbox boss Phil Spencer is regularly trying out the latest and greatest titles on Xbox - you can see as much by just having a quick glance at his Xbox Live gamertag. However, the Xbox chief has just been spotted going back in time a little bit, back to the Xbox 360 Arcade days. Reddit user DownGoesCat has...
News Xbox Boss Reveals His Thoughts On Showcases Like Bethesda's Starfield Direct
"I really like the format"
2023 saw the debut of Xbox Developer Direct - a new showcase format created to highlight specific games outside of Xbox's big summer showcases. January's multi-game dev direct gave us the surprising Hi-Fi RUSH shadow drop, while Bethesda's June presentation focused on all-things Starfield. And, it looks like we could see...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Sees The Funny Side In 'Yakuza Phil' Meme
"I even laughed at myself in a coat and tie"
We've still got multiple days left in the FTC hearing regarding Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard, and last Friday was a very busy day for Xbox boss Phil Spencer in particular, who spent multiple hours responding to various questions. Naturally, Spencer rocked up to the court looking smartly...
News Phil Spencer: Sony Uses Revenue From Our Games To Reduce Xbox's 'Survival In The Market'
He describes the company as an "aggressive competitor"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed as part of today's FTC hearing that he believes Sony is using revenue from Xbox games on the PlayStation platform to try and reduce Xbox's survival in the market. Spencer was questioned about how the company feels when releasing games on PlayStation, claiming...
News Xbox Boss Addresses His '11/10' Starfield Comment, Admits He 'Didn't Like' Part Of It
"Making the best Starfield is absolutely our goal"
Not so long ago, Xbox boss Phil Spencer appeared on a Kinda Funny podcast right after the launch of Redfall, and it's safe to say the chat made waves within the Xbox community. One of Phil's more, shall we say controversial comments back then, was a tidbit on Starfield and what the game could...
News Xbox Boss Shares Heartfelt Message Following Summer Showcases
"We need that moment here where we come together to celebrate"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer is always open about how much he enjoys being a part of the gaming industry, and in the wake of Microsoft's big summer blowout, the man has a message for all who enjoy these sorts of gaming get-togethers. In a tweet posted yesterday, Phil thanked the gaming...
News Phil Spencer Teases Multiple Games That Weren't Shown In This Year's Xbox Showcase
"I feel good about where that portfolio is"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been speaking in multiple interviews about the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase over the past few days, and in one of them, he teased a few upcoming projects that weren't featured as part of this year's event. Speaking to Polygon, Phil was discussing why he's so "humbly confident" about...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Seems Extremely Excited About id Software's Next Game
He knows they're cookin'
Lots of Xbox first-party developers were present at Sunday's big showcase, but unfortunately, DOOM developer id Software wasn't one of them. However, the team is being inserted into the conversation anyway, with Xbox boss Phil Spencer seemingly doing his best to mention the studio. In a sit-down chat with GiantBomb, Xbox's...
News The Xbox Series X Doesn't Need A Major Upgrade Right Now, Suggests Phil Spencer
"We’re pretty set on the hardware we have"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to Bloomberg about whether there are any plans for a more powerful version of the Xbox Series X, and at least for the time being, it sounds like that won't be happening. In his response, Spencer said he didn't "feel an imperative" to release a Series X upgrade:...
News Xbox Is Thrashing The 360 Era In Terms Of Revenue, Says Phil Spencer
"Our business right now is about twice the size"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer is busy doing the rounds following today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and something he mentioned as part of a press briefing is that the brand is doing much better than it was during the Xbox 360 generation. As highlighted by GamesIndustry.biz, Spencer pointed out that a lot of...
News Phil Spencer Sends Summer Game Fest Some Love Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
"So much work goes into putting together a show like Summer Game Fest"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer always seems appreciative of the hard work that folks put into making the games industry tick, and this year's Summer Game Fest is no exception. Ahead of Microsoft's huge Xbox Games Showcase this weekend, Phil has taken a moment to send Summer Game Fest and...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer 'Really Enjoying' New Game Pass Indie Title
Checking out the new addition
We know that the boss enjoys playing Xbox quite a bit - especially when it comes to checking out what the team is bringing to the Game Pass library. It's no surprise then that Xbox's Phil Spencer has been playing the highly-rated Planet of Lana recently, and he seems to be having a good time with it. Spencer has once...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Congratulates Sony On 'Nice' PlayStation Showcase
"It's fun to get to see what's to come"
Xbox's Phil Spencer has been active on social media over the past few hours, taking to the platform to not only share his excitement over Bungie's Marathon, but also to praise the PlayStation Showcase 2023 in general. In a response to PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Huls
News Phil Spencer Issues Mini-Statement As Xbox Unveils Latest Safety Report
"Investing in trust and safety is a top priority"
Xbox has today unveiled its second Transparency Report, which "details the continued efforts to better protect our players and illustrates our safety measures in action". The full report is available to download now on the Xbox website. The report spans July to December 2022, and some of the key...
News Microsoft Reckons It 'Lost The Worst Generation To Lose' With Xbox One
"Where everybody built their digital library of games"
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer talked about lots of different aspects of the company's gaming business in a recent interview on Kinda Funny's Xbox podcast, but this quote is a particularly striking one. Basically, Phil reckons that last generation was a particularly bad one to 'lose' because of the...
News Is Xbox's Phil Spencer Already Playing The New Asus Gaming Handheld?
Shelf don't lie
Phil Spencer yesterday appeared on the Kinda Funny Games Xcast, and while the focus was mostly on the state of Redfall and Xbox's gaming division, we did spot a new backdrop addition we haven't seen before.
News Xbox's Phil Spencer: 'I'm Upset With Myself' Over Redfall Launch
"There's nothing that's more difficult for me than disappointing the Xbox community"
As you may have already seen, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer has earlier today taken part in a very candid interview with the Kinda Funny Xcast crew over on YouTube. As we're still very much into Redfall's launch week, the game was of course a hot topic on the show, and its...
News Xbox Boss Insists Microsoft Will Deliver A Packed Schedule Of Releases
"We've got collections of games coming"
The Xbox Series X|S generation has had a lot of exciting moments, but there's also been a lot of delays and a lot of waiting for releases. So, when will Microsoft actually start getting more games out the door on a regular basis? Speaking on the Kinda Funny Games Xcast, Microsoft's head of gaming Phil Spencer...
News Phil Spencer Says Xbox 'Needs To Improve' Its Development Process
"I think we need to improve on engaging in games that are midway through production"
In a first appearance since the launch of Redfall, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer today featured on a Kinda Funny podcast to discuss the state of Xbox moving forward. Naturally, the discussion quickly moved to Redfall's launch and how Xbox might go about navigating its...
Report Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Reassures Employees Following UK ActiBlizz Decision
Everything's not lost
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been speaking to employees this week about the UK's decision to block Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, reportedly seeking to reassure them about the future of the company's gaming division. According to a report from Bloomberg, Spencer acknowledged the disappointment of everyone at...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer 'Loving' New Spooky Indie Title
"Loving the setting, art style and pacing"
We know that Xbox boss Phil Spencer is a huge gamer himself — you only have to visit his Xbox gamertag to see that — and he often takes to Twitter to post about his most recent plays. Lately, it's looking like he's putting quite a bit of time into DREDGE, the new spooky fishing adventure from Black Salt...
News Xbox Fans Spot Another 'Project Keystone' Appearance Thanks To Phil Spencer's Shelf
He's at it again
Yesterday, Xbox boss Phil Spencer made another on-camera appearance as he welcomed more of the world to the delights of PC Game Pass. While that was the sole focus of the short clip, fans have once again been scouring the man's shelves to see if they feature any more hidden Xbox secrets. To our eye we couldn't see much new, but...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Discusses 'Building Towards' New Storefront That'll Rival Apple & Google
"I think it’s a huge opportunity"
Xbox has made it clear that mobile and cloud gaming is an area the brand needs to properly expand into, with Microsoft hoping that the ongoing ActiBlizz deal can help in that field. Another way that the team feels it can push into mobile is by opening up a new storefront on that platform, something that Xbox boss...
News Xbox Execs Congratulate Sony's Shuhei Yoshida On BAFTA Award
"A lot of respect for you..."
Microsoft and Sony might be embroiled in a war of words over the Activision Blizzard takeover right now, but that doesn't mean they can't be nice to each other from to time! Case in point, the new BAFTA award for Shuhei Yoshida. Yoshida, who is the former president of Sony Worldwide Studios, has been awarded a BAFTA...
Random Xbox's Phil Spencer Finds The Humour In Ridiculous Call Of Duty Meme
"Ok, that's pretty good"
We've seen Microsoft handing out a lot of 10-year deals to guarantee Activision Blizzard games (and particularly Call of Duty) on a variety of platforms in the future, so unsurprisingly there are plenty of memes cropping up! One of those memes actually caught the attention of Xbox boss Phil Spencer earlier this week, when...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Achieves His Second 100% Completion Of 2023
We're not even three months in!
We all know that the Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, is a massive gamer in his spare time, but it's very rare that he achieves a full completion when it comes to achievements - before this year, the last time he did it was back in 2018. That all changed a few weeks ago when Spencer finished off every single achievement...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Discusses The Importance Of Platform Exclusives
Titles like Starfield won't be available on "other" platforms
Bethesda's Starfield is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated Xbox releases of 2023, but there's also been a bit of uproar in the lead-up to launch regarding the game's exclusivity to the Xbox ecosystem. In a new interview with the official Xbox On YouTube channel, Microsoft...
News Xbox Might Have More 'GoldenEye Type Announcements' Before June's Showcase
But the team is mainly focused on that event
As part of his interview with YouTube channel Xbox On earlier today, Xbox boss Phil Spencer was asked about the team's upcoming plans, revealing that most of the focus right now is on the annual Xbox summer showcase taking place this June. However, he also mentioned that there will be some news coming...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Won't 'Play The Game' Of Adding Exclusive Content To Call Of Duty
"I know this is part of the industry..."
Xbox boss Phil Spencer appeared in a new interview earlier today with the YouTube channel Xbox On, where he talked about a variety of topics including the games he's been playing, January's Xbox Developer Direct and much more. Primarily though, the interview was centred around Microsoft's ong
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Achieves His First 100% Completion Of 2023
It's actually his first since 2018!
Phil Spencer, the Head of Xbox, conjured up quite a bit of attention over the weekend as he revealed that he'd just completed every single achievement in Vampire Survivors to date - his first 100% completion of 2023. At present, there are 162 achievements in Vampire Survivors if you include the Legacy of the...
News Xbox's Future Isn't Reliant On Activision Blizzard Deal, Reassures Phil Spencer
"It’s not some linchpin to the long term"
Microsoft and Team Xbox are set for more talks this week in relation to the company's ongoing attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard - this time with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority. Ahead of those talks, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been in discussion with UK outlet
News Xbox's Phil Spencer 'Excited' To Bring First Party Game To PlayStation Plus
The Xbox-developed title comes to PS Plus in March
Xbox may be struggling to strike a deal with Sony over Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal, but it doesn't seem to be stopping other agreements going ahead between the two gaming rivals. During yesterday's State of Play livestream, Sony announced that Xbox's Minecraft Dungeons i
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Comments On High-Profile Bethesda Departure
"Looking forward to our continued friendship"
Bethesda has officially confirmed that Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami is leaving Xbox studio Tango Gameworks, and the Xbox boss has swiftly commented on the team's high-profile departure. Phil Spencer has taken to Twitter to thank Mikami for his "leadership" and "guidance" since Xbox acquired the...
News Phil Spencer's Xbox Series S Travelled With Him To ActiBlizz Court Hearing
"I love travelling with my Series S"
There may well be lots of serious business talk going down at these Activision Blizzard court proceedings, but it doesn't seem to be stopping Phil Spencer from playing games. The Xbox boss has made sure he can squeeze in some precious gaming time this week, by packing in his Xbox Series S and an xScreen...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Reveals What He Thinks Of 'The Last Of Us' TV Show
Yes, he's been watching it too
Although The Last Of Us might not be on Xbox in video game form, you can at least watch the highly popular new TV adaptation as part of HBO Max, TV from Sky and even Microsoft Rewards on your Xbox console right now. In fact, that seems to be what Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been doing lately, as he admitted during an
News Xbox Boss Still Thinks There's A 'High' Chance Of Activision Blizzard Deal Going Through
"I'm more confident now than I was a year ago"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer was asked earlier today (as part of an IGN interview) about his thoughts on Microsoft's ongoing attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard, explaining that he remains confident the deal will go through. In fact, he's even more confident now than he was a year ago! That's due to...
News Despite A Quiet 2022, Phil Spencer Says He's 'Incredibly Confident' In Xbox's Future
"We're excited about getting to roll into 2023"
A brand-new interview with Xbox boss Phil Spencer has dropped over at IGN, in which he was asked about Xbox's lack of first-party releases in 2022, with Spencer admitting it wasn't the best year for a "steady release of great games". In the discussion, Spencer put the blame on himself for Xbox's quiet...
News Phil Spencer Reacts To This Week's Xbox Game Pass 'Shadow Drop'
"It won't be right for all games..."
We've had a couple of Xbox Game Pass surprises this week, and one of them was that the new Tango Gameworks title, Hi-Fi RUSH, arrived on the service on the same day as the Xbox Developer Direct. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has
News Phil Spencer Responds To Xbox Layoffs, Calls It A 'Difficult Moment In Time' For Microsoft
"This is a challenging moment in our business..."
This week has been dominated by the news that 10,000 people are being laid off from Microsoft's workforce, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has responded to the news in an internal email that was shared by Kotaku earlier today. In the email, Spencer acknowledged it had been a "difficult week" for...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Wants To 'Inspire Joy' Amid 'Culture Of Criticism And Cancellation'
"We’re all part of creating this echo effect of joy"
Yesterday, we brought news that Xbox boss Phil Spencer had formally accepted his New York Game Award; a prize that recognises industry figures who "have exhibited a significant, sustained body of work that shows exceptional artistic achievement and innovation." We believe Phil's award is well...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer 'Honored' To Receive New York Game Award
"It was an honor to attend"
Xbox's Phil Spencer just celebrated his 55th birthday last week, and the New York Game Awards show has delivered quite the birthday present for the Xbox boss. Phil attended last night's award show and walked home with the "Andrew Yoon Legend Award" - a prize that the boss is clearly proud of!
News Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Celebrates His 55th Birthday Today
Happy birthday, Mr. Spencer!
It's fair to say we're pretty big fans of Xbox boss Phil Spencer here at Pure Xbox, especially the way he and his team have transformed the brand ever since he took over the Head of Xbox role back in 2014. Today, January 12th, marks Phil's 55th birthday, so we thought we'd just take a minute to say Happy Birthday to the...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Praises Sony's New PS5 Accessibility Controller
'Project Leonardo' is currently in development at PlayStation HQ
Earlier this week, Sony unveiled its own version of Xbox's Adaptive controller - a device built to enable anyone to game comfortably and effectively. While we don't know all of the details on Sony's version — 'Project Leonardo' — just yet, Xbox boss Phil Spencer is already liking...
News Phil Spencer Gives Praise To One Of The Best Xbox Game Pass Surprises Of 2022
The Pikmin-like platformer
We've seen Xbox boss Phil Spencer pick out a variety of Xbox games to highlight throughout 2022, with Vampire Survivors and Cult of the Lamb being a couple of examples, and he's just added to the list with the fantastic Tinykin.
News Phil Spencer: Sony Wants To 'Make Xbox Smaller' To Protect PlayStation's Dominance
"They have a very different view of the industry"
Before all the Game Awards and FTC lawsuit madness that took place this week, Xbox boss Phil Spencer made an appearance on the
News Phil Spencer Admits 'Something Had To Give' With Price Of First-Party Xbox Games
"We had held off as long as we could..."
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been speaking about the recent announcement that major first-party Xbox games will be getting a price increase beginning in 2023, jumping from $59.99 to $69.99 at launch. In his conversation with the
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Explains How Call Of Duty Will Work On Nintendo
It'll take a while to "get into the rhythm", he says
Microsoft dropped a big announcement on us earlier today in relation to Nintendo, confirming that a 10-year commitment would see Call of Duty coming to that platform - as long as the company is successful in acquiring Activision Blizzard. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has revealed a bit more about...
