The Latest Breaking News from Phil Spencer

Xbox wasn't involved with Redfall, but it's still blamed for its quality

Exclusive title Redfall dropped to middling reviews, catalyzing a very bad news cycle for Xbox. With the Activision-Blizzard deal likely dead, and no games to look forward to, fingers are being pointed.

Windows Central · May 3, 2023

Microsoft patent hints at VR or AR headset — here’s what we know

An eye-tracking patent filing by Microsoft was recently published and hints at a future VR or AR device from Microsoft. Here's what we know.

Tom’s Guide · May 1, 2023

The Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal is being scrutinized for the wrong reasons

Microsoft's ongoing $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard deserves to be scrutinized, but many regulators are doing so for the wrong reasons.

Windows Central · Apr 29, 2023

Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer teases 'Keystone,' the unreleased mini Xbox console

Microsoft is working on a mini cloud-based Xbox console formerly codenamed Keystone. Here's your first (grainy) look at it.

Windows Central · Apr 11, 2023

It's just getting silly now: Microsoft inks 10-year deal to bring Activision games to a UK mobile phone network

I'm not convinced Microsoft itself knows what that means.

PC Gamer · Apr 11, 2023

Phil Spencer makes yet another 10-year pledge for Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox has committed to providing its cloud gaming to a UK cell phone carrier EE. This marks its fifth 10-year deal announced during the Activision Blizzard acquisition talks.

Windows Central · Apr 11, 2023

These reported PSVR 2 sales figures prove that Xbox was right to skip VR

A new report suggests that Sony's PlayStation VR 2 has struggled to reach above 300,000 units, in what comes as something of a vindication for Xbox's ambivalence towards the tech.

Windows Central · Mar 31, 2023

Vampire Survivors announce new DLC Tides of the Foscari

Fresh from its BAFTA Game of the Year award, Vampire Survivors have announced new DLC Tides of the Foscari coming April 13.

Windows Central · Mar 31, 2023

Midlothian house hunters wanted for new Location, Location, Location series

Kirstie and Phil will be filming a new series of the long-running property programme and applications are now open for Midlothian house hunters to apply to appear on Location, Location, Location.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 29, 2023

Say goodbye to absurdly cheap Game Pass: Microsoft is killing the $1 trial

I'd buy that for a dollar, but Phil Spencer won't let me.

PC Gamer · Mar 27, 2023