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Xbox head says Microsoft bought Bethesda to stop it "skipping" Xbox

Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, has offered some surprisingly blunt testimony in the FTC's ongoing case against Microsoft.

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Phil Spencer says Microsoft bought Bethesda to prevent Starfield being PlayStation-exclusive

He just really wants to play it on his Xbox, OK?

PC Gamer

There's no PS5 edition of Minecraft because Sony wouldn't send Mojang a dev kit

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Minecraft doesn't have a PS5 edition because Sony was "reluctant" to send the team a PS5 dev kit.

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Minecraft doesn't have a native PS5 version because Sony was "reluctant" to send Microsoft a dev kit

“I think Sony could have sent the kits to Microsoft just as easy as any other publisher," said Xbox boss Phil Spencer

GamesRadar

Under oath, Phil Spencer addresses the future of Call of Duty titles

Under oath, Phil Spencer said former, current, and future Call of Duty games would remain on PlayStation

Windows Central

Phil Spencer was afraid PlayStation might buy Starfield exclusivity, so Xbox bought Bethesda instead

That's one way of making sure Xbox gets Starfield

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Bethesda's upcoming Indiana Jones game will only be available on Xbox and PC

Sorry PlayStation, this one's not for you.

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Microsoft tried buying Zynga prior to Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says the company tried buying Zynga prior to the Activision Blizzard deal, but that ultimately it didn't work out.

Windows Central

The Elder Scrolls 6 is "so far out" even Phil Spencer doesn't know what console it'll be on

It could end up being over 17 years between Skyrim and TES6

GamesRadar

Xbox explains to FTC judge why Halo isn't on PlayStation

Phil Spencer says Halo isn't on PlayStation because exclusives are part of the business, and Halo is a much smaller title than something like Call of Duty.

Windows Central

FTC vs. Xbox: Sony 'uses revenue' from Microsoft's games to block games from coming to Xbox

During the FTC V Microsoft hearing, Phil Spencer said that PlayStation uses the money they make from Xbox games to block games from coming to Xbox.

Windows Central

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer: Microsoft heard Starfield might skip Xbox before buying Bethesda

In the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer indicates that prior to Microsoft buying Bethesda, it heard that Starfield might skip Xbox.

Windows Central

Email reveals PlayStation boss wasn't actually worried about Call of Duty becoming Xbox exclusive: 'We'll be OK, more than OK'

Shortly after the proposed acquisition was announced, Jim Ryan said he expects to see Call of Duty games on PlayStation consoles "for many years to come."

PC Gamer

Sony's PlayStation CEO said that it would be 'more than OK' if Xbox purchased ABK, Microsoft responds

According to an email from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan, he believed PlayStation would be "more than OK" if Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard.

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Phil Spencer, Xbox chief, on AI: ‘I’m protective of the creative process’

Spencer played down concerns about AI being used to streamline the video game production process and said it had a role in moderation

Windows Central

In Los Angeles, I saw a new Xbox emerge

Microsoft's Xbox has been on the back foot for years, but the tide could be changing. At the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 events in Los Angeles in the shadow of E3, Microsoft re-emerged confident, ready, and excited about the future.

Windows Central

Want Xbox VR? Here's what Xbox's Matt Booty had to say about it.

Matt Booty, who leads 23 game studios at Microsoft, discussed virtual and augmented reality in a recent interview. Here's what would have to happen for Microsoft to expand into that space.

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Kirstie Allsopp enjoys lunch at Riley's Fish Shack while filming for Channel 4 show

The face of the programme took to her Instagram Stories alongside co-host Phil Spencer on Monday afternoon, soaking up the sunshine in Whitley Bay and Tynemouth

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Windows Central

Halo was MIA at the Xbox Games Showcase. Phil Spencer reveals why.

Halo was absent from the Xbox Games Showcase, leaving many wondering why. Phil Spencer has answers.

The Guardian - UK

Phil Spencer on the future of Xbox: ‘Most people just want to find a great game’

The company’s 2023 Showcase drove home the changes facing the industry, and its need to adapt after a difficult year. Its CEO is positive the way forward is together

With an upgraded Xbox unlikely, will PS5 Pro clean up?

Don't expect an upgraded Xbox anytime soon with Phil Spencer himself claiming that it's not on the cards.

Liverpool Echo

Why Bethesda's Starfield is being called 'unplayable' before it's been released

Xbox's CEO has said the game will have less bugs than other Bethesda games

GamesRadar

PlayStation and Xbox fans agree on one thing - it's time to buy a machine that can play Starfield

"Phil Spencer was wrong"

Windows Central

Starfield does have a major problem, and it's not the Xbox frame rate (Update)

Starfield has finally been fully detailed, and it looks absolutely incredible. But sadly, millions won't be able to play the game owing to localization choices by Bethesda and Microsoft.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox Series X isn’t getting an upgrade anytime soon — but it doesn’t need one

We could have a long wait for an upgraded Xbox. But when Series X is already plenty powerful, I don't think we need one.

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