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Microsoft was interested in acquiring Bungie and Sega for Xbox Game Pass

New documents show that Microsoft was, at one point, interested in acquiring both Bungie and Sega.

Windows Central

Will Starfield be on PS5? Phil Spencer bombshell reveals fate of Starfield on PlayStation

Starfield, Bethesda's upcoming space-faring RPG, is finally being released later this year, but will it be on PS5?

Daily Mirror

The 8 top classic Xbox franchises we want to see rise from the dead

Everybody loves a comeback, which is why games like Flight Simulator, Age of Empires, and Fable are all enjoying a renaissance right now. But what Xbox's extensive backlog? Are there other games we could see come back? We can only hope.

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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.

TechRadar

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.

TechRadar

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

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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

GamesRadar

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

Sorry PlayStation, this one's not for you.

PC Gamer

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.

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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.

PC Gamer

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."

Windows Central

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

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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.

Chronicle Live

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

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.

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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

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