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[ronito]

So it's smart because they're incompetent.

Well they're competent enough to know not to try. Which is smart in a way. Smart like FOX!

 

[nib95]

Lol, probably means they're not going to backtrack on much of their anti-consumer shit. Looking worse and worse for Microsoft.

 

[Quadraphonic]

Microsoft execs have all in all probably hundreds of interviews next week. Heck, when I'm there representing the worlds smallest publications even I get one on ones that sometimes have been cancelled. Or are these guys from major sites?

The BIGGEST sites are all getting cancelled right now. Basically the ones they couldn't pay off.

 

[eliochip]

I love this time of year!

 

[UrbanRats]

B-b-b-but I thought they were rounding up answers?!

They have rounded them up, and now they're killing them.

 

[SeanR1221]

Man, it's like some of you guys are more excited to see MS fail than info about a new console :/

When did games stop becoming a fun hobby?

 

[Various Artists]

That is not at all what Klepek was saying on the Bombcast that week.

I havent listened to all the gaming podcasts since the Xbone reveal but I can say I have listened to the GiantBomb ones and they seemed overly understanding with a hint of wait and see thus far. So it would either have to be something blowing up behind he scenes, or MS choosing to avoid the hard questions.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

So they cancelled one interview and we have a 6 page thread? Any other confirmations?

 

[oO Arekkz Oo]

Xbox One - One conference to rule them all. Having multiple interviews isn't very 'one'.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

I bet it's just a misunderstanding.

Yeah it's probably just a mistranslation.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

If my train goes off the track, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up...

On second thought, go ahead and get with that.

 

[Rains]

In this day and age they can't just simply control the infomation the actions speak volumes. As a possible buyer of their console and software with all the bullshit there handing and them not countering it say to me that all the so called rumours are true which is a shame

 

[dancingphlower]

What are they afraid of?

 

[Red Liquorice]

I'm loving this "experience", thanks xbone!

 

[Blablurn]

 

[rain elbows]

That is not at all what Klepek was saying on the Bombcast that week.

Listen again. I'm not saying they weren't critical of the messaging. But they specifically said Microsoft has six months to communicate their plans (Brad?)?

 

[Arklite]

This is getting pretty unreal. The reveal was lackluster but it's true that a great e3 would've swayed public opinion. Now it seems Microsoft may not even be confident in what they're going to show.

 

[Graphics Horse]

I wonder what's the next question MS doesn't want to answer.

Come E3, will it be "What happened to the 15 exclusive games for the launch window?" ?

It was launch YEAR to be fair, people are just setting themselves up for that one.

 

[Ryaaan14]

This drama is making me as giddy as a little schoolgirl whore.

 

[marrec]

They probably thought he was the real Scoops and cancelled when they found out he is an imposter.

YOU STOLE MY JOKE!

That's cool, yours was better.

 

[FunkyPajamas]

and if they really just want softballs, I can't imagine they'd want to meet with Stephen

 

[Dirtyshubb]

The xbone is connected to the PR bone, the PR bone is connected to the exec bone, the exec bone is connected to the shareholder bone...

It's like Steve Ballmers wet dream, but only if at the very last minute it turned into a nightmare featuring an undead Margaret Thatcher boning a badger.


It's all gone so so wrong.

Amazing!

Surely this has to be a sign to anyone who still have faith in Microsoft that things arent right and maybe its time to realise Microsoft doesnt give a shit other than selling their shitty box to you regardless of any concerns you may have.

 

[bassman2112]

The BIGGEST sites are all getting cancelled right now. Basically the ones they couldn't pay off.

I haven't seen anyone talking about cancellations other than Patrick's. Could you (or whomever) please provide some links to where the "BIGGEST sites" are saying they're getting their interviews cancelled?

 

[Can Crusher]

It was launch YEAR to be fair, people are just setting themselves up for that one.

That's fifteen first party exclusive games in the Xbox One's FIRST YEAR, not launch window.

Alright 1st year whatever. Don't most games at least get announced/shown a year before release?

 

[Wishmaster92]

Wow, is this real life?

 

[jonezer4]

No press = no bad press.

Microsoft is genius. Look at all these tweets they're getting! So much free publicity!

 

[fallagin]

Um you guys, I think Microsoft might be broken.

 

[Air Zombie Meat]

One day they're going to have to answer these questions.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Well the spin before was one on one interviews were better, and no one liked roundtables.

What's the new spin?

Meat spin?

 

[Officerrob]

So they cancelled one interview and we have a 6 page thread? Any other confirmations?

None yet, which is why I suggested waiting until at least one other interview was canceled before creating this thread.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Maybe they just hate Patrick

I understand

 

[maabus1999]

The BIGGEST sites are all getting cancelled right now. Basically the ones they couldn't pay off.

There is only one site....seriously, can everyone wait an hour or two to see if more information before jumping to a conclusion like the above?

 

[NullPointer]

Xbox One - One conference to rule them all. Having multiple interviews isn't very 'one'.

Good point. Maybe they'll just plug in to an existing conference and put their own overlay on it.

Microsoft really has thought of everything.

 

[BobTheFork]

Jokes aside, these cancellations with the round table send a very clear message. MS is not prepared to answer questions that they don't control. Not being able to give clear answer to important question is partly why their PR is so fucked right now.

 

[Marcel]

Hahaha. Perfect.

 

[Sean]

Makes sense after what happened last time.

They're obviously going to get hammered with tough questions like DRM, power difference, etc and they probably don't have any good answers to those questions. It's best to just keep quiet and control the message.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Amazing!

Surely this has to be a sign to anyone who still have faith in Microsoft that things arent right and maybe its time to realise Microsoft doesnt give a shit other than selling their shitty box to you regardless of any concerns you may have.

I am so confused, they cancelled ONE INTERVIEW. Why has this thread gone INSANE? Xbox, Pizza.

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

Alright 1st year whatever. Don't most games at least get announced/shown a year before release?

Probably, yeah. Phil Spencer has stated we can expect some at Gamescom and TGS too, the latter being MS Osaka's new game most likely.

 

[Marty Chinn]

I've been saying Microsoft should shut up with how they keep talking lately, but this is beyond funny.

 

[Minigo]

Microsoft was probably Quizzing Phil Harrison and prepping him with PR manufactured answers, but he kept failing to remember the answers over and over so they decided it was best to cancel all communications with game journos before Phil Harrison will screw Microsoft again with his honest answers.

 

[Oshimai]

This show is so good. Maybe microsoft are just a lil chicken?

 

[Yado]

This is probably an attempt to circumvent undesirable headlines.

 

[AzerPhire]

In a way I can see Microsoft's logic in doing this. Being the first to have their conference they would be bombarded with questions and no matter what their answers are people will be upset.

However if they hold off on interviews it then goes to Sony to answer the same questions about used games, DRM, always online and depending on their answers they may take some flack for it.

After this they can schedule interviews and reveal their policy but it will come after Sony has made their position known. Maybe MS knows Sony is doing similar things and wants them to be first.

 

[MasLegio]

interesting that the few people in US games media who apparently had not drunk the MS Kool-Aid got their interviews canceled...

Are MS scared of having to answer actual questions?

 

[Dan]

I am so confused, they cancelled ONE INTERVIEW. Why has this thread gone INSANE? Xbox, Pizza.

Again, there's this:

GamesIndustry International has been told by Microsoft that it will not be offering press any time with senior executives to discuss the Xbox One business during E3

 

[Walshicus]

Is there a complete list of people and sites who have had their interviews cancelled?

 

[Felix Lighter]

Curious. I think we'll need a little more evidence but if they cancelled the round table and several 1-on-1 interviews then I can't imagine how MS comes out on the other end of E3.

 

[GhaleonEB]

So far it looks like just Patrick's interview was cancelled, not something systemic.

 

[fallingdove]

Kotaku are still in the game...





So yeah, this is happening. Unknown if they intend to or have cancelled other 1:1 interviews.

Geez, something every day Microsoft.

 

[McNum]

Man, it's like some of you guys are more excited to see MS fail than info about a new console :/

When did games stop becoming a fun hobby?

When it stopped being about making and playing fun games and became about targeted advertising.