„We need to shift focus to games that need to ship sooner.” Phil Spencer on why Forza Motorsport took a back seat
Phil Spencer has denied the death of the Forza Motorsport series, but fans must be patient.
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Jacob Blazewicz
October 28, 2025
Microsoft's game division was about to face an impossible task. Game Pass price increase and mass layoffs are just some of its consequences
Microsoft was to set an impossibly high profit goal for the Xbox division. The CFO's decision is likely the primary reason for the current chaos in the company.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
October 24, 2025
Players reportedly hope Microsoft revives forgotten Xbox brands. Microsoft Gaming CEO gave 4 titles
Phil Spencer lists four brands that he believes players dream of seeing return. The chances of reviving two of them are quite high, but in the case of the other two, things get significantly more complicated.
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Christian Pieniazek
October 1, 2025
Microsoft layoffs: only half of the 9,000 affected devs worked for Xbox alone
New information has appeared about massive layoffs at Microsoft. Among other things, we learned how many employees will leave the Xbox division, as well as the sad fate of the Turn 10 studio.
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Adrian Werner
July 3, 2025
Phil Spencer sees no reason to keep Xbox games away from other platforms. „It doesn't work for us”
In two interviews, Phil Spencer has made it clear that Microsoft is moving away from exclusive development and the corporation's games will increasingly find their way onto competing consoles as well.
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Adrian Werner
January 27, 2025
Phil Spencer is Against Cutting Game Content for DLC. He Sees Such Doings as „Manipulation”
Phil Spencer gave an interview in which several interesting topics were discussed. Among other things, he expressed his dislike for „manipulative” DLC.
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Martin Bukowski
November 14, 2024
'It's No Longer Xbox, but Microsoft Gaming.' Brand Veterans Explain Recent Layoffs
Even before the announcement of more layoffs, Xbox veterans confirmed that Microsoft bosses have now begun to interfere more in the company's games division.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 10, 2024
'He's a Good Human and He Cares Deeply for the Creative Process and Developers.' Former Blizzard CEO Defends Phil Spencer's Image
Mike Ybarra took to Phil Spencer's defense after Microsoft's recent layoffs, although he doesn't deny that the head of the gaming division is responsible for the Xbox situation.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 9, 2024
Microsoft Wants New Xbox 'Biggest Technological Leap' Between Generations
The next Xbox console is expected to be Microsoft's 'biggest technological leap' between generations. The company also wants the device to attract gamers with 'unique features.'.
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Jacob Blazewicz
February 16, 2024
Phil Spencer Expected to Reassure Employees Regarding Future of Xbox
Microsoft has no intention of abandoning the Xbox. At least, that's according to reports from Phil Spencer's meeting with employees.
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Adrian Werner
February 13, 2024
Game Pass Remains Profitable Despite Microsoft Spending Fortune on Games, Says Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer revealed how much Microsoft spends annually on third-party games coming to the Xbox and PC Game Pass offerings.
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Kamil Kleszyk
December 4, 2023
Blizzard Boss Doesn't Rule Out Return of Beloved IPs; World Doesn't End on Diablo, Warcraft and Overwatch
Microsoft's acquisition of Blizzard may have a very positive impact on the studio. The team is expected to receive more freedom of action, and its head does not rule out the return of less popular brands, including the StarCraft series.
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Adrian Werner
November 7, 2023
Phil Spencer Treats PS5 and Switch Users Like Members of Xbox Community
For Phil Spencer, owners of Sony and Nintendo consoles have become members of the Xbox community. This follows the approval of Microsoft's nearly $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.
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Maciej Gaffke
November 6, 2023
Heretic and Hexen Expect a Big Comeback? System Shock Remake Devs are Ready
Xbox chief Phil Spencer revealed that Microsoft is not against resurrecting Activision's iconic brands, to which the developers at Nightdive were quick to respond.
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Kamil Kleszyk
October 18, 2023
Xbox Won't Use Call of Duty as Bait for PlayStation Owners; 'That's Not Our Goal,' says Phil Spencer
The head of Xbox argues that Call of Duty will not be an exclusive title for the Xbox console. The popular shooter is to be available on all platforms, including Nintendo.
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Maciej Gaffke
October 18, 2023
Activision Blizzard Games Coming to Game Pass in 2024, Phil Spencer Declares
The head of Microsoft's Xbox division, Phil Spencer, has cooled hopes that Activision Blizzard games will soon be added to the Game Pass offering.
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Adrian Werner
October 18, 2023
Phil Spencer Bluntly on AAA Game Publishers: 'They are Milking Their Top Franchises From the Past'
From the emails of the head of Xbox you can learn a lot about big game publishers. According to Phil Spencer, they prefer to bet primarily on well-known and proven brands.
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Maciej Gaffke
September 26, 2023
Phil Spencer leaves no Illusions About Game Pass Price Increase
Phil Spencer admitted that sooner or later the price of Game Pass will be raised again. He also referred to the issue of potential exclusives for the subscription.
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Adrian Werner
September 25, 2023
Phil Spencer: Microsoft Will Quit Game Industry if Game Pass Doesn't Grow
Game Pass is the apple of Microsoft's eye, and the company may even abandon the game industry if the service fails to meet the company's expectations. At least that's what Phil Spencer has assured.
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Jacob Blazewicz
September 21, 2023
'We Have a Better Product Than Sony'; Phil Spencer Confident After PS5 Specs Reveal
Almost three years after the launch of the next-generation consoles, we get a glimpse of Phil Spencer's email. The Xbox boss was very excited on the day the PS5 specifications were revealed.
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Maciej Gaffke
September 20, 2023