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Phil Spencer says Xbox Game Pass has made small games and retro revivals more viable: "Banjo fans, I hear you"

"I don't bring up games just to tease to no end"

GamesRadar

"I think about those handheld PCs, almost extensions of my Xbox console... We're significantly bigger than when Xbox started 20 years ago. It's our job to keep up with all that," says Phil Spencer who has been traveling with his Legion Go

Our own Jez Corden conducted an interview with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer to discuss the future of Xbox and PC gaming handhelds were a part of the discussion.

Windows Central

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says the ability to buy games and play through Xbox Cloud Gaming is still on the way

In an interview with Windows Central, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer noted that the ability to play games you own through Xbox Cloud Gaming is still on the way.

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Xbox won't force Activision developers to revive dormant franchises, but is eager to support teams that want to

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer spoke in a recent interview with Windows Central about how Xbox teams have to be passionate to revive older games.

Windows Central

"We have no plans to bring Xbox Game Pass to PlayStation or Nintendo." Xbox CEO Phil Spencer on console hardware, the future of Activision-Blizzard, and much more

Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox lead Phil Spencer discusses a range of hot topics, including the future of games like StarCraft, innovation in Xbox console hardware, cloud gaming, and much, much more.

Windows Central

"We’re going to have to be strong across many screens.” Xbox lead Phil Spencer says Microsoft is working with partners on a mobile gaming store to take on Apple, Google

During CCXP 2023, Xbox lead Phil Spencer discussed Microsoft's plans for a mobile gaming store.

Windows Central

Xbox exploring launching its own mobile gaming store, Phil Spencer reveals

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has revealed that Xbox is talking to 'partners' about launching a mobile gaming store.

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Hellblade 2 seemingly set to release soon as Phil Spencer teases, "We don't have much longer to wait"

The Xbox boss has praised developer Ninja Theory and says he "loves how the game is coming together"

GamesRadar

Xbox wants to bring Game Pass and ‘first-party experiences’ to Nintendo and PlayStation

Xbox's chief financial officer, Tim Stuart, says bringing Game Pass to "every screen that can play games" is Xbox's "mission."

TechRadar

Phil Spencer’s parents trapped underwater for 20 minutes as tragic cause of death details released

The Location, Location, Location star Phil Spencer’s father 89, and mother, 82, both died in August

The Independent UK

Inquest opens into death of Phil Spencer’s mother after car river plunge

Anne Spencer and her husband Richard were submerged in water for up to 20 minutes following the incident earlier this year, the hearing was told.

The Independent UK

The Diablo, Overwatch, and Warcraft teams "see a bright future" ahead after the Xbox acquisition of Blizzard

Blizzard's creative leaders discuss the impact Xbox could have on the developer's biggest games

GamesRadar

Blizzard President wants a 'new era of possibilities' with some big changes

Blizzard President welcomes 'a new era of possibilities' to serve players with.

TechRadar

Blizzard's job is to satisfy impatient players who want 'new stuff every day, every hour,' says studio head

Mike Ybarra says that Blizzard is trying to keep the quality up while keeping the content flowing to players who always want more.

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Blizzard president says he's "really proud" of Overwatch 2, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo 4

"I think those games have been very big moments for us"

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Xbox's Phil Spencer considers PS5 and Nintendo Switch players part of the Xbox community

This is Spencer's mindset after the Activision Blizzard acquisition closed

GamesRadar

Xbox's Phil Spencer hailed as "GOATED" for reversing Microsoft's plan to take away its employees' free Game Pass subscriptions

Microsoft employees have enjoyed free Game Pass subscriptions for years - the perk was about to be discontinued until Spencer stepped in

PC Gamer

Phil Spencer shows up at BlizzCon to address his new subjects

"We will nurture the essence of what has made Blizzard unique," promises King Phil.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer showed up at BlizzCon 2023 to talk Blizzard's history and future as part of Xbox

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer appeared at BlizzCon 2023 to talk about Blizzard's history and how its future will be shaped with Xbox.

The Independent UK

Inquest opens into death of Phil Spencer’s father after river car plunge

A coroner said Richard Spencer never regained consciousness after the car was submerged in around three feet of water.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Kirstie and Phil return to take on the UK’s impossible housing market

Location, Location, Location is back to help home-buyers navigate sky-high housing costs. Plus: quickfire tips on how to rid yourself of bedbugs. Here’s what to watch this evening

USA Today Sports Media Group

Xbox’s Phil Spencer teases classic Activision games on Game Pass

Phil Spencer is interested in reviving classic Activision Blizzard games for Xbox Game Pass and being a “custodian” for games history

The Independent UK

Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle

USA Today Sports Media Group

Microsoft completes its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft completed its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition, over 18 months after first announcing the deal

Inverse

Xbox Buying Nintendo Would Be a Huge Mistake

An unprecedented Microsoft leak suggests the company saw Nintendo as a "prime asset" for acquisition as recently as 2020, but Nintendo has less reason to sell than ever.

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