Phil Spencer Archives

Xbox One will soon support a mouse and keyboard

Everybody knows that Microsoft are the brand in the world of PC's. Their console division has proven to be a massively successful enterprise since the original Xbox, and now the giant tech firm look to be bring... Read More...

4K Definition will come as standard for Microsoft’s Scorpio

Computer graphics are a constantly evolving environment. PC users may be able to boast the top stats when it comes to resolution and frame rate, but the latest generation of consoles are starting to push the bo... Read More...

Early build of Project Scorpio plays and looks great, says Phil Spencer

As Project Scorpio approaches its eventual release, the console will undergo various forms of testing, from general performance to bug testing. Phil Spencer, head of the Xbox division at Microsoft, recently stated on Twitter that when he tested the console it ... Read More...

2017 will be a “fun year” with new IPs for Xbox One, says Phil Spencer

Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, has said on Twitter that this year will hold "new experiences" and new IPs for Xbox One, and that it will be a "fun year." His statement was in reply to a question on Twitter in w... Read More...

Phil Spencer speaks on why CoD: Black Ops 2 is not backwards compatible yet

Phil Spencer has spoken out on why Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is not on the list of backwards compatible titles for the Xbox One. On Twitter, Phil Spencer was asked: " Can you confirm one of the Call of Duty... Read More...

Following Scalebound, Microsoft accepts that they still must take risks

When the original Xbox released many years ago, it jumpstarted Microsoft to become one of the top competitors in the video game industry. Having exclusives, such as the legendary Halo: Combat Evolved and others, everyone wanted to jump on the Xbox train. Even ... Read More...

Phil Spencer would like to see Mario come to the Xbox

Mario has received unprecedented worldwide recognition since his debut in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong. While the lovable plumber has never appeared on non-Nintendo consoles (PC games like Mario Teaches Typ... Read More...

Xbox head Phil Spencer explains the wait on some backwards compatible titles

Xbox head Phil Spencer has explained why there is a wait on some Xbox 360 games becoming available as backwards compatible titles. On Twitter, Phil Spencer was asked if it would be possible to have some Squa... Read More...

Xbox wants to focus on games over console releases

With Xbox's upgraded console, Project Scorpio, coming out next year, just 4 years after the Xbox One, the company seems to be looking towards a more sustainable business plan. In an interview with Game Informer, Phil Spencer says, "I don’t have this desire ... Read More...

Xbox head says Scorpio progress is “Amazing”

It seems development of the Xbox Scorpio is going quite well. On Twitter, Xbox boss Phil Spencer gave a brief update on the Scorpio in response to a fan's question on whether or not we will see the console e... Read More...

Castle Crashers is coming to Xbox One this summer

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets the standard for open-world games

PlayStation Now to add PlayStation 4 games later this year

Pokemon reveals new mythical creation

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Futurama is coming to mobile in Worlds of Tomorrow game

Keith McNally release a free eBook based on The Last of Us

3 ways Naughty Dog could take The Last of Us sequel

Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets the standard for open-world games

Inquisitor – Martyr is looking to be the ARPG Warhammer 40k deserves

Shadow of War has plenty of room to improve on Shadow of Mordor

Ghost Recon Wildlands embodies the promise and pitfalls of open-worlds

The MMO genre should learn from Black Desert’s mistakes and comeback

For Honor and how bad servers can ruin a good game

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Review

Horizon Zero Dawn Review

Night in the Woods Review

SteamWorld Heist Review

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier “Ties That Bind Part I & II” Review

Assassin’s Creed Movie Review: A failed leap of faith

Batman- The Telltale Series Full Season Review

Game Cafe Ep. 28 (Part 1): Nintendo

The Game Café: AAA Blockbusters and the turn to open-world games

The Game Café: The rise and future of mobile gaming

The Game Café: Video game movies are still a work-in-progress

The Game Café: The horror genre and what makes a good horror game?

The Game Café: Switch and the long history of Nintendo

The Game Café: Season Passes and Modern DLC