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Head of Xbox Phil Spencer says he can't 'rule out' Indiana Jones and Starfield coming to PS5

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer reveals his plans for Xbox's future including PS5 releases and hardware plans.

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Reaction: Xbox threads the needle for an evolving strategy

During an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft Gaming executives threaded the needle to share a new vision for Xbox that doesn't abandon what came before.

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4 Xbox games are on the way to other platforms, Phil Spencer confirms

Head of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer has confirmed that four Xbox games are on the way to other platforms.

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Diablo 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass this March, more Activision Blizzard games to follow [UPDATED]

Microsoft has announced that Diablo 4 is headed to Xbox Game Pass, with other Activision Blizzard games on the way, too.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms some Xbox games are headed to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

During a new episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that four Xbox games are coming to other platforms.

Windows Central

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer to discuss the future of the Xbox business via the Official Xbox Podcast on Thursday

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer will be discussing the future of Xbox on an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast on Feb. 15, 2024.

Windows Central

Poll: Should Microsoft's games be console exclusive to Xbox?

Recent rumors and reports have sparked debate about Xbox exclusive games. We want to know what you think the company should add its games to other consoles or maintain Xbox exclusivity.

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Why are Starfield, Indiana Jones and more Xbox exclusives coming to PS5? (report)

Rumors are heating up about a slew of Xbox exclusives coming to PS5 including Starfield, Indiana Jones and more. Here's what this shift could mean for console gamers.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer: Xbox is planning a 'business update event' for next week

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms that a "business update event" for the Xbox brand is coming next week.

Windows Central

Former Call of Duty executive Johanna Faries is the new president of Blizzard Entertainment

Johanna Faries, a former Call of Duty executive at Activision Blizzard, is the new president of Blizzard Entertainment.

Windows Central

Microsoft's gaming division undergoes layoffs after Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft Gaming announces layoffs of approximately 1,900 roles, representing 8.6% of its workforce, as part of integrating Activision Blizzard.

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Microsoft cuts 1,900 jobs at Activision Blizzard and Xbox, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra leaves the company, and the studio's survival game has been cancelled

Layoffs continue to tear through the video game industry, after an already difficult year in 2023.

PC Gamer

Microsoft cutting 1,900 gaming staff in post-Activision Blizzard deal layoff round

The Verge claims the tech giant is planning to cut around 8% of its 22,000-strong gaming workforce

Evening Standard

Microsoft announces layoffs at gaming division with 1900 jobs cut across Activision Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios, and ZeniMax Media

More layoffs are hitting across the gaming industry, with Microsoft cutting 1900 jobs out of the greater Xbox organization.

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What to expect from Xbox Series X in 2024: Massive AAA exclusives, a banner year for Game Pass, and new hardware

Opinion | 2024 is the year where Xbox Game Pass will become unstoppable, and where Microsoft finally delivers on its commitment to deliver trend-setting first-party exclusives

Windows Central

Why Xbox customers are right to be angry about Microsoft putting more 'exclusive' games on Nintendo or PlayStation

Microsoft is rumored to be planning more support for Nintendo and PlayStation consoles, even for Xbox games traditionally viewed as exclusive. Here's why Xbox fans are right to push back on these rumors, and why they do so, so aggressively.

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What to expect from Xbox in 2024: A preview of exclusive games, platform expansion, and increased momentum

Microsoft has finally got all its pieces in place. An avalanche of games on the horizon, Xbox could be ready to have a truly special year in 2024, with a mountain of content, features, and momentum.

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New Microsoft Activision Blizzard leadership changes see CEO Kotick and others leave soon, Xbox fully take over

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down as Microsoft makes several significant leadership changes.

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Xbox Game Pass for free? Microsoft is experimenting with ad views for access to hundreds of Xbox games.

Do you want free Xbox Game Pass? Would you watch a 30 second ad to do it? You may be able to do so soon.

GamesRadar

Phil Spencer wants Starfield to be a 12-year hit, just like Skyrim

The Microsoft Gaming CEO has big dreams for Bethesda

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"Banjo fans, I hear you," Xbox offers a roadmap for getting new Banjo Kazooie, StarCraft, and other classic Microsoft-owned games

With Microsoft now owning decades of legacy IP, you might be wondering how some of that stuff could eventually get made. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer recently commented on it during an exclusive interview with ourselves.

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.

Windows Central

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.

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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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