Dee Dah Dave
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Can't wait for E3 Phil! (Don't forget to bring Conker and Banjo with you) 
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Major Nelson interview with Phil Spencer
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Mattrick was right in the center of the shitshow last year. Remember the "We got a system for people with no internet. The 360" quote?
I meant stuff like that.
sublimit
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They have really been trying to shift their PR focus since that abysmal tv,tv,tv,sports,tv conference and tbh i think they are doing a good job so far.
I think Spencer's bigger challenge is to convince people that their "commitment to games" will continue until XB1's final years and will not stop after 3-4 years from now as it was the case with the 360.
I think Spencer's bigger challenge is to convince people that their "commitment to games" will continue until XB1's final years and will not stop after 3-4 years from now as it was the case with the 360.
gamechanger87
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I think they peruse a lot of the forums looking for ideas that aren't generated internally.
However, they know that Neogaf and the like are an extremely small subset of the target audience. Thus, they must balance their decisions based on what will appeal to the hardcore fanbase but not alienate the majority of the market nor hit the required ROI.
It's why neither MS or Sony will fund a Shenmue 3. Spencer even confirmed that this week.
Really looking forward to E3 this year. Was impressed with Microsofts presentation last year (apart from the price of the One) and loving what I am hearing from Spencer. Nice to see them admit they made mistakes, much more refreshing compared to previously. They definitely have the right guy heading up Xbox. It made too much sense from the start.
It feels like the culture of Microsoft in general has changed for the better since Satya became CEO
It feels like the culture of Microsoft in general has changed for the better since Satya became CEO
Yeah i agree. Like i said in my comment. Had the feeling he was being interviewed by a gamingsite and not MS itself. Very fresh compared to all the other Xbox vids.
Being from europe where the x1 still isnt available (sept.2014) , i could not care less who they shove upfront in this freakshow. , ms is still the company that tried to violate my rights as a customer deeply, shove drm thru my throat, did so many spinning that it made my head hurt, they lied about this, they lied about that.
at this point mahatma gandhi could be their xb1 spokesperson , and i still wouldnt trust them.
at this point mahatma gandhi could be their xb1 spokesperson , and i still wouldnt trust them.
I was surprised to see him mention some things people are asking for like a cheaper SKU. Not that Phil would have ever directly answered that, but it was still something I wouldn't expect to see acknowledged in a video produced by MS.
Nightengale
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If Spencer was the one who made the decision, would he had not defended his 'product decision' as well? ( We don't know. )
Granted, the way Mattrick answered that was utter stupidity.
Seems like a genuine guy, but as I had said before in another thread, actions speak louder than words. Telling people you've changed and learned from your lesson last year doesn't mean shit until you have the actions to back it up. We got like 9-10 weeks until E3. Pre-E3 and E3 are your first chances to bring that fruition. Don't fuck it up.
Yeah, that was rather suprising but seems clear they will need to sooner rather than later so no harm off the cuff.
Phil came over well indeed, there is hope yet.
Looks more and more likely I'm going to jump back on the Xbox train at some point, needs a price drop and/or no Kinect, all digital is fine with me also. However, the power disparity is too much to ignore, what with the weaker being more expensive and all, now VR is in the mix too. Something has to change with the Xbox One for it to gain back some lost ground.
Looks more and more likely I'm going to jump back on the Xbox train at some point, needs a price drop and/or no Kinect, all digital is fine with me also. However, the power disparity is too much to ignore, what with the weaker being more expensive and all, now VR is in the mix too. Something has to change with the Xbox One for it to gain back some lost ground.
Nightengale
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Since when has E3 mattered? (in the context of separating pre-E3 and E3)
Practically 99% of all the stuff that matter gets announced pre-E3, not during E3.
Another good step in the direction but anything MS lately has certain stink that only time and reality wash away for me. Until phil brings back what I love about og or 360 both big and small games but also a very friendly social environment I will keep what I have.
The fact this guy wants MS to have a good E3 is getting my attention already.
The fact this guy wants MS to have a good E3 is getting my attention already.
DoktorEvil
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Which explains the developers shift to using games as a storytelling medium and using tropes that existed in movies. People in the mainstream will easily know what they like and don't like. It all seems very similar to the old Hollywood development business model.
While I appreciate that devs and publishers are getting inspiration from forums like NeoGaf, Id be upset if I found a dev taking my ideas, implementing them, and receiving the praise and money for said idea. Idk if I could've made a better or lesser game or even been able to develop it with my own team and retain creative control, but I'd like to be credited and compensated at the least.
As far as Shenmue 3, I doubt any publisher would recoup their investment and hit a nice ROI with that IP. Is the fanbase that big for Shenmue?
MightyHedgehog
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No mention of Rallisport Challenge 2 or Phantom Dust? Lame. Guess we'll see at E3.
gigantor21
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Pretty much. Given all the bundles and price-cuts they've done lately, I highly doubt they're going to go back to $500 with no game.
But yeah. I really like what I heard, but I want to see how it actually plays out in practice.
Nightengale
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XboxP3 and Phil Spencer are two different entities.
The former is 'don't believe his tweets (that mention unannounced games)'. The latter is his rational minded self that speaks with clarity but properly PR-vetted, but occasionally spills his XboxP3 spaghetti out in public.
Buh!? You're joking right? You must have not seen last E3 (and really post E3 when MS shit the bed) where both Sony and MS got praised and lambasted for their decisions. This is the first E3 since both consoles have released. You can be damn sure the eyes of the world will be fixed on E3 this year and for good reason.
lol he wasn't about to start dropping bombs in a harmless interview.
REMEMBER CITADEL
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E3 is going to be great, I wonder if Phil will introduce those unannounced studios there.
And, of course, I want to finally see what Lift London have been working on.
And, of course, I want to finally see what Lift London have been working on.
digoutyoursoul
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I think they have realised constructive criticism is worth listening to and the sales performances of course. I thinking hiring people who are ignorant of the consumer base is a mistake every company should take note of, Microsoft learnt the hard way.
There is nothing wrong with offering entertainment such as apps and fitness and so forth but when you can't balance that with what the main userbase is there for then what do you expect ?
I personally won't be judging him at this years E3, it's far too early.
There is nothing wrong with offering entertainment such as apps and fitness and so forth but when you can't balance that with what the main userbase is there for then what do you expect ?
I personally won't be judging him at this years E3, it's far too early.
Nightengale
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Ah, you meant 'post-conference' management.
I thought you meant pre-E3 as in the usual 'Sony/MS/EA/etc pre-E3 press conference', where they held their shows to announce EVERYTHING before E3 actually opens doors the day after.
E3 is going to be great, I wonder if Phil will introduce those unannounced studios there.
And, of course, I want to finally see what Lift London have been working on.
Aren't Lift London working on phone and tablet games.
Deadly Joker
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I agree. As an Xbox One owner, this is very exciting and sounds promising to me.
Portugeezer
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Games games games.
awwwww yeah
awwwww yeah
MightyHedgehog
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Coolade
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I'll never forget last years E3. Low key feel bad for Phil Spencer. They might have invested in creating a console that was more games focused if he was running things from the start, maybe strip away the kinect and drop the price point. Let kinect for TV/Menu Navigation use be an optional purchase. Not seeing many 3rd party publishers showcase X1 footage exclusively. Can't wait to see their 90 min lineup though, they might impress this year.
Cthulhu_Steev
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Nightengale
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Lift London works on 'broad multi-platform F2P experiences.'
Basically F2P games on phones, tablets and Xbox.
E3 is going to be great, I wonder if Phil will introduce those unannounced studios there.
And, of course, I want to finally see what Lift London have been working on.
Don't they only work on Tablet and Mobile games?
Ah ok
Chill Penguin
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It's about time Xbox division had some likeable and non-arrogant people running things and being the public face. Even Major Nelson isn't so bad when he isn't tasked with defending horrible MS policies and people like Mattrick. X360 had something really great going, hope to see them steer back towards that.
That's how drop the bombs man , you tell when thing then boom they are actually working on Crackdown 3
Nightengale
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40 people.
iceatcs
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I though it was Sky Or TV App. Someone I know that work for MS at London done Sky 360 app but not sure if it is the same studio.
Yeah, on some things for sure. He needs time.
TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
They actions since the initial reveal have been mostly positive. They just need to keep going in the right direction.
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