The Latest Breaking News from Phil Spencer

Microsoft lays off nearly 9,000 employees, including from gaming division and Candy Crush development team

Nearly 20,000 jobs have been lost throughout Microsoft Xbox's gaming division since 2024

Destructoid · Jul 2, 2025

Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs, with jobs cut at King, Turn 10, ZeniMax Media, and more — read Phil Spencer's note to staff

Microsoft is laying off employees in its Xbox division, including cuts to the teams at King and ZeniMax Media.

Windows Central · Jul 2, 2025

Xbox finally has a VR headset, but it's not the PSVR 2 rival I was hoping for

Xbox has finally put its toes in the VR market with the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition. I'll be honest, this wasn't what I wanted from Xbox's first VR headset.

GamesRadar · Jul 1, 2025

Microsoft just killed its biggest Xbox project, but here's why it's brilliant

A surprising new partnership could turn Microsoft into gaming's most flexible force.

Laptop · Jun 14, 2025

5 things we didn't get from the Xbox Games Showcase, because Xbox obviously hates me personally

The recent Xbox Games Showcase was filled with exciting reveals and updates, but there were several games that I really wanted. Here are the top five.

Windows Central · Jun 13, 2025

Xbox boss Phil Spencer shouts out "Nintendo's amazing track record" and the Steam Deck when promoting the ROG Xbox Ally

"I have found that getting to play my favorite games wherever I am just makes me enjoy them more"

GamesRadar · Jun 11, 2025

Microsoft's Phil Spencer says the Xbox Ally is "the tightest collaboration" he's seen between the gaming and Windows teams "in my 3 decades at the company"

Spencer said the Windows team and the Xbox team are acting "really as one development team"

GamesRadar · Jun 10, 2025

Halo dataminers uncover evidence of a PS5 release coming, days after Phil Spencer hinted at the return of "a classic that's been with us since the beginning"

Still waiting on that Rare Replay port first, Xbox

GamesRadar · Jun 10, 2025

Where is Forza Horizon 6? Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Teases 2026 Release

We're finally getting a new horizon game.

Operation Sports · Jun 9, 2025

"Celebrate 25 years of Xbox with ... a classic that's been with us since the beginning." Did Phil Spencer just tease a new Halo game for 2026?

During Microsoft's 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer may have teased a new Halo game coming in 2026 to celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary.

Windows Central · Jun 8, 2025