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Phil Spencer beside a superimposed Xbox logo and a question mark

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Xbox boss says brand's identity is "evolving" in response to fan concerns over multiplatform future

"I believe it's an identity that this industry needs."

Jan. 26, 2025 Vikki Blake

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Destiny 2 artwork showing multiple characters holding pistols over a misty planet

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"I've made some of the worst game choice decisions," says Xbox boss Phil Spencer

Admits he "passed" on Destiny and Guitar Hero, but has no regrets.

Sept. 2, 2024 Vikki Blake

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Close up of Indy in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer addresses Indiana Jones PS5 launch news by saying Xbox "is a business"

"We said we'd watch. I think I might have said, from our learning, we're gonna do more."

Aug. 21, 2024 Vikki Blake

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An image showing nine cubes with simple people silhouettes on, while around them, red cubes with scissor images on close in. It's an image that's meant to represent layoffs.

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer "concerned" over layoffs due to lack of industry growth

Industry projected to be smaller again next year "in terms of players and dollars".

March 27, 2024 Tom Phillips

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Steam Deck console displaying the Steam store on the screen.

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Phil Spencer discusses potential Xbox handheld plans

Microsoft considering "different hardware form factors".

March 26, 2024 Tom Phillips

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Microsoft has announced Game Pass Core.

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Xbox spends "over a billion dollars a year" on Xbox Game Pass

"We have no plans to bring Game Pass to PlayStation or Nintendo. It's not in our plans."

Dec. 3, 2023 Vikki Blake

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer collects an award at Gamescom Opening Night Live.

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The definitive Xbox Gamescom interview

Phil Spencer on new hardware, price drops, mid-gen refreshes - and why the company won't ditch Series S.

Aug. 23, 2023 Tom Phillips

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A promotional Halo Infinite image showing a close-up of Master Chief's helmet held by his side while a lush landscape of lakes and mountains is visible in the background.

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Phil Spencer says Halo remains "critically important to what Xbox is doing"

"I expect we'll continue to support Halo for as long as the Xbox is a platform for people to play."

Jan. 29, 2023 Vikki Blake

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Phil Spencer admits Xbox layoffs were "painful choices"

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Phil Spencer admits Xbox layoffs were "painful choices"

"Your work is so deeply appreciated and valued in these times of change."

Jan. 22, 2023 Vikki Blake

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Sony wants to "grow by making Xbox smaller"

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Sony wants to "grow by making Xbox smaller"

"It's a deal that benefits customers through choice and access."

Dec. 11, 2022 Vikki Blake

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Xbox's Phil Spencer promises not to "pull the rug underneath PlayStation 7's legs" with Call of Duty access

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Xbox's Phil Spencer promises not to "pull the rug underneath PlayStation 7's legs" with Call of Duty access

"Native Call of Duty on PlayStation."

Nov. 15, 2022 Ishraq Subhan

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Xbox boss calls StarCraft "seminal" and says he's "excited about getting to sit down with the teams"

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Xbox boss calls StarCraft "seminal" and says he's "excited about getting to sit down with the teams"

"Thought of being able to think about what could happen with those franchises is pretty exciting to me."

Nov. 6, 2022 Vikki Blake

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