Tag: Phil Spencer
Microsoft shows no interest in Xbox One point five
Microsoft Executive, Phil Spencer, has come out against the idea of an upgraded version of the Xbox One console.
After the recent leaks surrounding the PlayStation 4K (or PlayStation 4.5), Spencer was asked at a press conference whether Microsoft was considering doing the same thing. Spencer answered that he's "not a big fan of Xbox One and a half. If we're...
Microsoft joins the cutbacks club, closes Xbox Entertainment studios
Microsoft has confirmed that they, too, intend to fire employees. This announcement would be Microsoft's entry to the circle of cutbacks announced in the last few weeks by several major companies.
As their admission fee to Club Cutback, Microsoft will be firing an approximate 18,000 employees from a wide range of divisions: Nokia Mobile is taking the brunt of the...
Gamers “should ask Epic Games” about Gears of War on Xbox One, says Microsoft’s Phil Spencer
Head of Microsoft Studios, Phil Spencer, talked to Japanese magazine Famitsu about the possibility of bringing the Gears of War franchise to next generation consoles, specifically the Xbox One.
"Gears of War is developed by Epic Games, and they've been our partners for a long time on Xbox 360," Spencer said. "You should ask Epic Games about what they want...
Xbox One: 15 exclusives in development, 8 new IPs, including one from Rare
During the live Xbox One event yesterday, Microsoft has revealed that no less than 15 exclusive games will be released during the first year of the console, including 8 completely new franchises.
"Microsoft has more titles in development now than at any time in Xbox's history," said Phil Spencer, corporate VP of Microsoft Game Studios. "Eight of which are brand...