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[Alpha Phoenix]

Per GameSpot:

Now, Spencer has spoken up again about Scalebound's cancellation. Writing on Twitter today (via DualShockers), Spencer vowed that Microsoft will continue to take "risks" with the game's it greenlights.

"I know we have to take risks," he said. "I realize right now probably sounds hollow but I agree."

In another tweet, Spencer said the cancellation of Scalebound won't stop Microsoft from signing third-party games in the future. At the same time, you can expect Microsoft to of course continue to invest in projects from its own studios as well.

"I won't abandon signing independent studio projects but I agree first-party internal studios are critical," he said.

Spencer also personally apologized for cancelling Scalebound. "It hurt me as well and to the community I apologize. I want everything we start to turn out great, to take risks, create diversity," he said.

Makes me wonder what they're planning next. 'Risks' is a pretty vague word, but it can be big.

 

[BeforeU]

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

But... Scalebound was the risk foo

 

[Finaj]

I hope MS actually starts to create more first-party studios now... because I don't know what else they can do.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I wonder how much power he really has.

 

[Guymelef]

Gears of War Horizon
Forza Wars.

Take all the risk.

 

[hughesta]

cancelling the most anticipated game on your console

Spoiler

according to Neogaf's poll ofc

sure is a risk so he ain't lyin

 

[Cess007]

I agree first-party internal studios are critical

Hasn't he been saying that for years?

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

I mean it sounds hollow right now because it is. Most of the "risks' are even cancelled or shut down. Unless e3 has some out their new IPS or some niche ones

 

[Cidd]

Microsoft taking risk?

That will be a day.

 

[Roboculus]

"We're trying our hardest to not give MS HQ any more reasons to shut us down".

 

[GribbleGrunger]

Will they risk making a singleplayer game though?

 

[onemanasylum]

Per GameSpot:


Makes me wonder what they're planning next. 'Risks' is a pretty vague word, but it can be big.

It is just PR you're reading too much into it.

 

[Goose_Se7en]

I wonder how much power he really has.

I like Spencer and the work he's done since Mattrick was shown the door but you've voiced something I've been wondering since this whole Scalebound thing went down.

 

[bananafactory]

He also says he'll be more careful about when new titles are announced

https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/819279461027745792

Yes, starting new is critical. I will think more about when we show new stuff, that's good learning for me.

 

[Piichan]

He's definitely right about sounding hollow.

 

[Jack The Nipper]

They haven't been.

Sign me up for a new ridge racer with that r1 feel Phil.

Give me a star fox since Nintendo won't. I'll also take a microsoft platformer since I'm not expecting most of those. Not feeling these big cinematic games so these things can compliment you well. Make games games again

 

[Got]

corporate speak is a wonderful thing.

 

[ronaldthump]

platitude

a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

 

[Bsigg12]

But... Scalebound was the risk foo

Yea a risk that didn't pan out.

They need more though.

 

[Doffen]

This won't end well.

 

[Fat4all]

Will they risk making a singleplayer game though?

Just as long as it has 4 player co-op.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

In another tweet, Spencer said the cancellation of Scalebound won't stop Microsoft from signing third-party games in the future.

It might. You can't sign third-party games if third-parties are afraid to sign.

 

[RedAssedApe]

damn how quickly people turn on you lol

 

[Ghazgulsmash]

Come on guys Halo/Forza/Gears is a huge risk

Spoiler

/s

 

[JaggedSac]

cancelling the most anticipated game on your console

Spoiler

according to Neogaf's poll ofc

sure is a risk so he ain't lyin

Well, I'm sure No Mans Sky was pretty anticipated as well. Doesn't mean it was going to be great. That last E3 showing was pretty garbage to be honest.

 

[SlipperyFishes]

But... Scalebound was the risk foo

Depends on what was risky about it. Sounds like there's only rumor and speculation, and if there was something truly shitty about MS then we would have heard that direct from PG by now.

 

[Astral Dog]

Fuck you Microsoft

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

He's taking risks like apple was courageous.

 

[RoKKeR]

I hope MS actually starts to create more first-party studios now... because I don't know what else they can do.

It's their biggest problem and was certainly amplified by Scalebound's cancelation.

That, or expand their existing/very talented studios (343, Coalition, Turn 10) and let them work on new IPs in edition to the platform staples. Shackling them to their existing franchise stifles creativity and makes the very risk taking Spencer is describing here harder to strive for.

 

[Theorry]

Microsoft taking risk?

That will be a day.

Well uhh Xbox One reveal stuff?

 

[Bronetta]

Wonder which game they'll cancel risk next.

 

[Kyrios]

I like Spencer and the work he's done since Mattrick was shown the door but you've voiced something I've been wondering since this whole Scalebound thing went down.

Echoes my thoughts as well.

I really like Spencer but sometimes I feel like he'll say something everyone wants to hear and then Microsoft just does the opposite.

 

[Acquiescence]

Watching Microsoft's E3 conference this year is going to be a slightly awkward affair. New games will be announced and I'll be wondering if what is shown will actually ever see the light of day or not.

 

[Moon Presence]

 

[Crayon]

Sounds kind of sad.

The Phil Spencer Affect.

 

[dreamlongdead]

It's much better than his original response. His comment about the Scalebound cancellation "being better for Xbox gamers" kind of bugged me.

 

[Linkura]

It's one thing for them to say it; it's another thing for them to actually do it.

 

[Nightengale]

How about the risks of not having a Halo and gears game every few years by asking your franchise factories to start work on new IP?

 

[Battlechili]

BLINX 3
MAKE BLINX 3

Its our only hope

 

[WickedLaharl]

 

[Jotaka]

Per GameSpot:


Makes me wonder what they're planning next. 'Risks' is a pretty vague word, but it can be big.

It's so hard to take risks in a 193 billion company...

 

[Cidd]

Well uhh Xbox One reveal stuff?

Yeah, They sure sticked to their guns there...

 

[Apathy]

The one thing I hope people finally realize with Phil and the xbox team is that actions speak louder than words.

 

[Inuhanyou]

corporate speak is a wonderful thing.

wtf at your avatar, seriously dude, change that, not cool

 

[DrunkShogun]

At this stage, announcing anything isn't even worth taking as good news. Will wait on a good anount of varied games before I consider buying an Xbox.

 

[Xando]

Have someone make Fable 4 (SP) and i believe you.


Imo Xbox is really missing the Mass Effects, Fables and other RPGs that made the 360 great early on

 

[RedAssedApe]

voodoo vince remastered is still coming right?

 

[Japanmanx3]

 

[Theorry]

Yeah they sure stick to their guns there...

Well it was a risk. Didnt pan out at all. But still a risk.