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Xbox Still Plans On Having Activision Blizzard Games Appear Day One On Game Pass

Microsoft plans to have first-party games, including those from ZeniMax, Activision Blizzard, and Xbox Game Studios, on Game Pass on day one.

Xbox is working on the back-end processes to make Activision Blizzard games available simultaneously on PC and console. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Microsoft sure seems to be thinking about some sort of portable Xbox

Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer hinted at plans for a handheld gaming device during an interview.

Spencer mentioned being inspired by Nintendo's success with the Switch and wants to improve Windows for controller input and smaller screens. [ more ]

Polygon

Why are we surprised that Xbox might have a multiplatform plan?

Xbox head Phil Spencer addresses mounting disquiet among Xbox fans after leaks about Xbox games going to competing platforms.

Microsoft's gaming arm has recently completed a $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard and announced 1,900 layoffs. [ more ]

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Kotaku

1 week ago

It's Time To Stop Giving Xbox Boss Phil Spencer A Pass

Xbox announced the closure of four studios, sparking criticism towards Xbox boss Phil Spencer's decision-making. [ more ]

VG247

Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for a brand-new game

Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for an unannounced game, including creative and design directors.

Little indication on the type of game, but potential for live service game based on job description. [ more ]

VG247

Phil Spencer would like to see third-party retailers on Xbox

Phil Spencer advocating for additional stores on Xbox console for game purchases.

Challenges faced by console makers with traditional hardware subsidy model and the declining hardware sales. [ more ]

WGB

Phil Spencer is open to having other digital storefronts on Xbox

Phil Spencer open to other digital storefronts on Xbox

Challenges in the console market and future strategies [ more ]

VG247

Phil Spencer is still pining for an Xbox handheld, but some publishers are reportedly unsure if Microsoft's consoles are worth it

Xbox exploring handheld gaming

Focus on making handheld feel like Xbox [ more ]

Polygon

A handheld Xbox? Microsoft's gaming chief can't stop thinking about it

Spencer wants to enhance PC gaming handhelds to feel more like Xbox, focusing on game availability and social features.

Xbox hardware team is exploring new form factors for improving Xbox gaming experience on handheld devices. [ more ]

GameSpot

What We Learned From The Xbox Business Update

Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty provide updates on the future of Xbox

Topics discussed include exclusivity, Game Pass, and new Xbox hardware [ more ]

GameSpot

Phil Spencer Talks About Helldivers 2 Not Being On Xbox

Xbox's Phil Spencer questions the benefits of Helldivers 2's console-exclusivity on PS5.

Spencer acknowledges that Microsoft also practices console-exclusivity with its own exclusives.

Helldivers 2's simultaneous launch on PS5 and PC highlights Xbox's absence from the game. [ more ]

VG247

Is Xbox boss Phil Spencer messing with us, or does he really 'like' the idea of an Xbox handheld?

Phil Spencer has recently liked tweets about handheld consoles on Twitter.

There is speculation about what these likes might mean for Xbox's future plans. [ more ]

VG247

Podcast

Good news, Phil Spencer's very important Xbox business update is coming this Thursday...via a podcast

Xbox is planning a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast to provide updates on their future plans.

The podcast episode will feature Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty sharing updates on the Xbox business. [ more ]

Kotaku