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Random Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Is Joining In With The Death's Door 'Excitement'
Like everyone else, he's loving it!
Death's Door was the talk of the Xbox community last week, receiving immense critical acclaim including a 10/10 rating in our review here at Pure Xbox, and even Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been joining in the fun! Spencer replied to the development team last week on Twitter, congratulating them on the launch and...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Gives His Initial Thoughts On Valve's Steam Deck
'Congrats to the team at Valve Software'
Yesterday gave us the reveal of Valve's new handheld gaming PC called the 'Steam Deck', and in response, head of Xbox Phil Spencer revealed his initial thoughts on the device in a tweet earlier today. As you'd expect, Spencer was full of praise for the idea, congratulating the team on the reveal, and stating...
News Not Everyone Is Happy With Xbox's Recent Comments About Preservation
There's a bit of scepticism
You may have seen that Xbox boss Phil Spencer made a few comments this week on the importance of game preservation. The reception to his statements have been somewhat mixed, with a few naysayers criticising the company's approach to preservation in general. During the Kinda Funny Gamecast earlier this week, Spencer said...
News Xbox Game Pass Is A 'Great Source' To See Which Franchises Should Get A Reboot, Says Xbox Boss
Fancy bringing back Banjo, Phil?
Perfect Dark and Fable are just two massive franchises that are coming back to life with Xbox Game Studios. The reception to both announcements has been immensely positive, but what helps Xbox choose which games to reboot? Game Pass, of course. In a lengthy interview with Kinda Funny Gamescast (transcribed thanks...
News Xbox Doesn't Want To Go Down The PlayStation VR Route, Suggests Phil Spencer
"The best experience I've seen is Oculus Quest 2"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer was asked yesterday (once again) about whether the team is planning to dip into the VR space in the future, and while Spencer offered a tiny bit of hope for VR fans, it sounds like no plans are in the works. Spencer didn't outright deny that Xbox would ever flirt with...
News Phil Spencer Finally Reveals Why He Has A Nintendo Switch On His Shelf
Asking the important questions
A couple of months ago, the Nintendo Switch was hitting the headlines for a bizarre reason, as Xbox boss Phil Spencer (and others in the Xbox team) seemed to be showing it off in certain interviews and events. While it remains to be seen whether there was any hidden intent behind it, Spencer has revealed the Switch on...
News Xbox Could Eventually Acquire Studios In India, Africa Or South America, Suggests Phil Spencer
"It would actually surprise me if that doesn’t happen"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to The Guardian as part of a new interview, where was asked about whether the company would look to expand its acquisition strategy to "new types of studios, in new places." The Guardian directly asked Spencer whether the industry's need to "expand into...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Is Building More Narrative-Driven Games Than Ever Before
'Platform holders are investing in new and risky things'
If there's been one common complaint against Xbox, it's the lack of story-driven experiences. As PlayStation delivers titles such as God of War and Uncharted, our community has shouted out for more. It seems the feedback is being heard, as Xbox boss Phil Spencer says there are more in the...
News No, Master Chief's Future Is Not 'Riding' On Halo Infinite
"Halo will be here 10 years from now"
Perhaps the most anticipated video game of 2021 is Halo Infinite. Unfortunately, 343 Industries has already had to delay the release - resulting in the title missing the Xbox Series X|S launch window last November. While it might seem like there's a lot of dependency on the next chapter in Xbox's most popular...
News Xbox Plans To Become A 'Stronger Global Brand' Over The Next Couple Of Years
"This is a real focus for us right now"
There's been a little bit of disgruntlement over the past few years about Xbox's presence in certain markets across the globe, and head of Xbox Phil Spencer has confirmed this is a big area of focus for the team right now. Speaking during the IGN Unlocked 500 podcast, Spencer acknowledged that Xbox has...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox One Launch Was A 'Seminal Moment' For Us, 'A Real Cold Dose Of Reality'
"There was a lot for us to learn"
You've probably seen that we've been highlighting some of Phil Spencer's comments he made as part of IGN Unlocked 500 yesterday, and something he called back to during the discussion was the infamous Xbox One launch. Spencer picked out the 2013 launch as a particularly memorable moment for him, not because it was a...
News Xbox Is More Focused On Player Engagement Than Console Sales, Says Phil Spencer
"Our business continues to grow and be profitable"
We've heard on numerous occasions over the past year about how Xbox isn't solely reliant on console sales anymore, and head of Xbox Phil Spencer talked a little bit about this as part of yesterday's IGN Unlocked 500 podcast. Spencer mentioned this while talking about how Xbox Game Pass measures its...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Has No Plans To Retire Anytime Soon
"This is the job I want, I love this job"
It's been pretty much unanimously accepted that Phil Spencer has done a superb job as head of Xbox since taking over in March of 2014, and the only thing that worries us is that one day he'll have to step down from the role! However, speaking as part of the IGN Unlocked 500 podcast, Spencer highlighted that...
News Phil Spencer Thanks The Fans As Xbox Game Pass Trends On Twitter
"We appreciate all the love..."
If you're not really a Twitter user, you might have missed that Xbox Game Pass absolutely exploded with popularity on the social media platform last night, which prompted various Xbox employees to acknowledge how it was trending. This included the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, who issued a small message of thanks to...
News Phil Spencer Was 'Pleasantly Surprised' By The Reaction To Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase
"I was really happy with the reaction"
Xbox had a killer showing at E3 2021 this year, winning 'Best Presentation' at the E3 2021 Awards in the process, and head of Xbox Phil Spencer has admitted that the reaction was even more positive than he expected it would be. Speaking on the Dropped Frames podcast yesterday, Spencer acknowledged his pleasant...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Still Wants To 'Do Something' With Killer Instinct
"It’s about finding the right team and opportunity"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer was a guest on the Dropped Frames podcast yesterday, and was asked specifically about what Microsoft's plans are for the Killer Instinct IP, which has remained somewhat dormant for the past few years. In response, Spencer highlighted that the team "loves the franchise...
News Former Chief Xbox Officer: Phil Spencer Has Put The Business In A Very Good Place
"Phil deserves a lot of credit"
Various Xbox leaders took part in a reunion panel recently with GamesBeat, including former chief Xbox officer Robbie Bach, former Microsoft Game Studios head Ed Fries, and his successor Shane Kim. The three former execs shared stories about their time working at Xbox, discussing some of their favourite memories...
News Phil Spencer Cherry Picks Two Indies From The Xbox E3 Showcase He's Excited For
And there were so many to choose from!
So many games were thrown at us during Xbox's E3 Showcase yesterday that one or two may have slipped past you. It was an action-packed conference with very little room to breathe as games came thick and fast. Luckily, Xbox head Phil Spencer is here to highlight two of the smaller titles during the showcase that...
News Phil Spencer Says Xbox 'Doesn't Want To Take Away' Physical Games
It's all about "choice"
With Xbox pumping a lot of effort into Cloud Gaming, many have believed this may be the future for the company. But Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said the team doesn't want to take away the "choice" of how people play their games. The question was posed in a recent interview with YouTube channel Same Brain, where the hosts...
Video Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Discusses Gaming With Microsoft CEO Satyna Nadella
"As a company, Microsoft’s all-in on gaming"
Microsoft has released a video today featuring head of Xbox Phil Spencer and Microsoft CEO Satyna Nadella, talking about the future of gaming at the company, and the "importance of gaming at Microsoft and in the world." You can check out the video above, and Xbox Wire has also transcribed the full...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Throws Shade At PlayStation's Approach To PC Gaming
“Others bring console games to PC years later..."
Ooh, it's getting a bit feisty today! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has hit out at PlayStation's approach to PC gaming, stating that unlike Microsoft, "others bring console games to PC years later," as well as charging players twice. As transcribed by The Verge, Spencer pointed out during a pre-E3 2021...
Video Phil Spencer Sends Message To Fans Ahead Of Xbox Series X|S Launch In China
The two consoles arrive in mainland China this week
In case you missed the news a month ago, Microsoft announced that the Xbox Series X and Series S would arrive in mainland China on June 10, and a day before their release, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has delivered a message to fans. In the short video you see below, Spencer thanks fans in China for...
News Xbox Boss Congratulates Sony's Insomniac Games On Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
"Thanks for the kind words Phil!"
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's reviews dropped yesterday and the feedback has been nothing short of great. Insomniac Games has been praised for raising the bar of next-gen visuals, delivering phenomenal gameplay, and bringing the iconic duo's story forward. The feedback has even reached Xbox's very own Phil...
News Xbox Boss Praises God Of War Director’s Leadership Following Sequel Delay
"This is what leadership looks like"
Outside of the world of Xbox, one of the biggest upcoming games on PlayStation - God of War 2 - has been pushed back to 2022. It’s an unsurprising move for many, but a small minority have taken the opportunity to verbally attack members of the team at Santa Monica Studios over its delay, which has resulted in...
Random Another Phil Spencer Appearance, Another Shelf Full Of Easter Eggs To Investigate
Zoom and enhance!
In a growing trend that always gets the internet talking, Phil Spencer appeared in another stream last night and the fabled shelf of goodies returned. The return has already got fans speculating what the Easter Eggs could possibly be. As part of Gamesbeat Live 2021, Spencer made an appearance to talk about Gaming for Everyone at...
News Phil Spencer: Console Streaming Is Still Coming To Xbox Game Pass
"At some point it will, not yet"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been very talkative on social media lately, and has even been updating fans on current developments within the company. One of the questions posed to Spencer yesterday was in regards to Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to consoles, to which he confirmed it's still on the cards. When asked if...
News Phil Spencer: The Energy In The Xbox Community Feels Great Right Now
"The team feeds off that energy"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been pretty active on social media today following the announcement that Xbox Cloud Gaming is launching in a "limited beta" for PC and iOS, and he's been answering questions from various fans. One of those questions centred around "the overall general feeling" on the Xbox team and...
Rumour Is The Switch On Phil Spencer's Shelf Teasing An Xbox Collab With Nintendo?
Apparently "pretty much everything" is a sign...
In a slight development, VentureBeat journalist and industry insider, Jeff Grubb, has apparently revealed "pretty much everything" we saw on Phil Spencer's shelves during a livestream is a sign of things to come. That includes the Nintendo Switch, too. Grubb made these comments during a recent...
News Phil Spencer Is 'Looking Forward' To What Xbox Has To Share At E3
"Glad to see the game industry coming together again"
Yesterday we got word that not only would E3 be returning for 2021 in a digital format, but Xbox would be one of the attendees. It's got a lot of people excited, including Xbox head, Phil Spencer. After the news was revealed, Spencer took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Xbox being on the...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For iOS Coming Soon, According To Phil Spencer
Good news for Apple users
Although it's had to overcome a series of hurdles to make it happen, Xbox Cloud Gaming is, in fact, on its way to iOS devices. As of last month, it was apparently "not very far away", so what's the latest? Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, last week reassured a fan that Xbox hasn't forgotten about iOS support for xCloud and that...
News Phil Spencer Celebrates Seven Years As The Head Of Xbox
Happy anniversary, Phil!
Phil Spencer, the man behind the shift in Xbox over the past generation is now celebrating having been the head of the company for the past seven years. As we all know, the beginning of the Xbox One era was a dark time for the company, and many fans were beginning to question their loyalty to the console. It all seemed as...
News Xbox Boss Congratulates Jade Raymond On New Studio, PlayStation IP
"Looking forward to seeing what you create"
If you're a keen PlayStation fan as well as Xbox, you might have seen yesterday that veteran game creator Jade Raymond revealed on the PlayStation Blog that she has started a new indie development studio called Haven. And while it seems as though the developer's first game is coming to be some kind of...
Random Yes, Phil Spencer Does Stream Xbox Games While Waiting For Planes
Of course he's playing Destiny 2
It's always nice when a company representative is a legitimate fan of what they're employed to praise every day of the week, and one of the best examples of this just might be the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer. We've heard before how he'll often use meetings as an excuse to play games, and even takes any chance he can...
News Phil Spencer Already Thinking About Possible Xbox And Bethesda Collabs
And how Xbox can utilise id Tech
The "Microsoft joins Bethesda" roundtable earlier this week gave Xbox fans a chance to learn more about the company behind hit series like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Of course, there are a number of other studios under the Bethesda banner team Xbox is also looking forward to working with. Head of Xbox, Phil...
News Bethesda Reached Out To Xbox Boss Phil Spencer For Help With Fallout 76
"When that game launched, the litany of issues we had..."
Bethesda's online RPG Fallout 76 has transformed significantly since its infamously rocky release back in late 2018, and Bethesda's Todd Howard has revealed Xbox boss Phil Spencer played a part in turning its fortunes around. Howard pulled no punches when talking about the game during the...
News Phil Spencer Explains Why Xbox Originally Decided To Compete Against PlayStation
"I'm not sure we wanted 'in' as much as we wanted to defend"
There's nothing better than a bit of healthy competition, and the rivalry between Sony and Microsoft over each of their games consoles ensures the systems remain fresh and unique. Over the years we've had new and meaningful additions such as Xbox Game Pass, and the acquisition of multiple...
News Phil Spencer Says Xbox Could Never Have Designed A Console Like The Nintendo Wii
"I could have never designed the Wii… I don’t have that in me"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been a champion of gaming for a while, and has often celebrated many different elements of the industry outside of his purview. Just this week he has been seen talking about Nintendo, and how the Wii helped pave the way for them today. As transcribed by...
Random The Big Question, Is Phil Spencer Hiding New Xbox Secrets On His Shelves?
Only time will tell
Xbox boss Phil Spencer made one of his first appearances of the year as part of the Microsoft AI and Gaming Research Summit earlier today, but Xbox fans have been focusing mostly on the objects behind him on his shelves. Fans have pointed out that Spencer has, among other things, a Nintendo Switch back there, along with a Kojima...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Praises Nintendo's Zelda Franchise On Its 35th Anniversary
"It has brought joy to so many people"
Nintendo's fans are celebrating The Legend of Zelda's 35th anniversary this week, and as part of the celebrations, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has given some very brief thoughts on the franchise. Talking to Inverse, Spencer highlighted how the iconic Nintendo franchise has "brought joy to so many people over the...
News The Coalition Dev Kate Rayner Comes Out As Transgender, Met With Industry Support
"I am so happy to introduce you to all of me"
Over the weekend Kate Rayner (who works at The Coalition as the studio's technical director) made the incredibly brave decision to reveal she is transgender to her work colleagues and industry friends via Twitter. In response, many Microsoft employees have rallied behind her with support and love,...
News Microsoft Has Announced A Gaming Event, But It's Not What You Think
But still worth checking out!
Microsoft has announced a gaming event for February 23-24, with Xbox head Phil Spencer noted to make an appearance. However, instead of focusing on game reveals, the two-day showcase will focus on the background elements to Xbox gaming, such as AI agents for gaming and testing. As spotted by Thurrott, the event is...
News Phil Spencer Delighted To See MLB The Show Finally Coming To Xbox
"Great move to have this strong franchise available"
The big news of the day has been the announcement that Sony's beloved MLB The Show baseball series is finally coming to Xbox on April 20th, and head of Xbox Phil Spencer has shared his excitement at the news. Taking to Twitter, Spencer highlighted how it was a "great mo
News You Could Win An Xbox Series X Console Signed By Phil Spencer
But you'll need some deep pockets
Would you like to win an Xbox Series X signed by Phil Spencer? Provided you've got plenty of dough, feel free to place a bid for this one over on eBay right now. Yep, that's right - The New York Video Game Critics Circle is giving Xbox fans a chance to bid on an Xbox featuring the signature of the head of Xbox. The...
News Phil Spencer Apologises For 'Angst And Emotion' Caused By Xbox Live Gold Price Hike
"We will learn from it"
Yesterday, Microsoft announced it would be increasing the price of its Xbox Live Gold membership. It's now gone back on that decision and even gone a step further announcing free-to-play titles will no longer require a subscription. Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, realises the initial announcement upset many people, and has now
News Head Of Xbox 'Excited' About New Indiana Jones Game And Can't Wait To 'Learn More'
So is it an exclusive, Phil?
Yesterday, Bethesda surprised us all with the announcement of a new Indiana Jones game by MachineGames under the Lucasfilm Games banner. It's not just the players who are excited about this newly announced project, though - head of Xbox Phil Spencer (who happens to be an avid gamer himself) is also equally as pumped...
News Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Celebrates His 53rd Birthday Today
Happy Birthday Phil!
It's fair to say we're big fans of Xbox boss Phil Spencer here at Pure Xbox, and particularly 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 Spencer's 53rd birthday, so we thought we'd just take a minute to say Happy Birthday to the man...
Talking Point If You Could Ask Phil Spencer Anything, What Would It Be?
What would you ask the Xbox boss?
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is undoubtedly a popular figure in the world of gaming right now, and he's also very willing to take part in regular interviews, be it on official Xbox shows, podcasts or even on Animal Crossing! The downside, of course, is that he's highly in demand (and very busy), and therefore it's...
News Xbox Has 'Incredibly Exciting' Long-Term Plans, Teases Phil Spencer
"Some cool things on the horizon"
As we've already highlighted, Xbox boss Phil Spencer appeared on Major Nelson's latest podcast earlier this week (you can watch the full 40 minute interview on the Xbox website), where he closed out the interview by talking a bit about his plans for the long-term future of Xbox, both in terms of the next couple of...
News Phil Spencer: 2021 Is Going To Be An Incredible Year For Xbox Game Pass
And we thought 2020 was good!
Xbox Live's Major Nelson held a final 2020 interview with Xbox boss Phil Spencer yesterday as part of his regular podcast, and during it, Spencer was asked a bit about the success of Xbox Game Pass over the year. Spencer began by highlighting the success of Game Pass in terms of "the numbers that we're hitting", as...
News Phil Spencer Admits He Plays His Xbox Series S During Work Meetings
"Don't tell Satya!"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer discussed a whole bunch of topics on the latest Major Nelson podcast, and one of the things he admitted is that he actually spent a lot of time playing his Xbox Series S in work meetings in 2020! Asked about what type of TV or monitor he's playing on - with Major Nelson's belief that it was probably...
