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TheGameReviews.com: Jeff Bell Interview, 6 Bold Statements

The Game Reviews had an opportunity to have a hour of casual conversation with Mr. Jeff Bell of Microsoft. We talked about everything ranging from how he loves the microphone on Rock Band to how he thanks Nintendo for doing what they do. Read on for more.

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LightningPS36346d ago

And already we got plenty quotes from Microsoft

power of Green 6346d ago (Edited 6346d ago )

He's foaming at the mouth.

1.3, What is it to you?, you're a rabid PS3 fan.

Obviously MSFT feels they got something to show.

Don't read them!, you don't see me trolling every PS3 thread complaining about Sony's claims I ignor them unless they boast PS3 at the 360's expense.

green6346d ago

the ps3 dosent bother me,so i dont post in PS3 threads or comment about their exclusives.

But the reason why your so hurt and bothered about the 360 is beyond me.

Last time i checked,it hasnt taken away any of your games,it has not diminished your gaming experience with the PS3.So please,if you have nothing constructive to add here,then please dont comment.

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kewlkat0076346d ago (Edited 6346d ago )

anyone one else..

Delusion can cause amnesia..can't you just feel the hate, as if this guy stole his lunch money or something.

Not a bad Interview... He didn't crap in Nintendo either..

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ThaToNeKiiDKaBaW6346d ago

@Lorenzferus - "That's all Microsoft representatives have done this year
Make bold statements." : Says the person with a PS3 logo.. Explain to me why you read something that has to do with MS if you don't like or own a 360, please.. You know, you and every other fanboy fight more than the actual companies do.. To them it's just 'friendly' competition.

thegamereviews6346d ago (Edited 6346d ago )

Anyone actually reading the interview?

InYourMom6346d ago

Great job on the interview. I hope to see a lot more from MS at GDC.

wageslave6346d ago (Edited 6346d ago )

I read it. I found some of his responses a little too "high level", but I understand his position is to be direction, not production.

What comes off as aloof is actually high-level thinking.

Very insightful, thank you very much.

One thing I find very promising is his saying "download to own" at the very end.

If you get a chance again, please ask:
What is the acquisition of Danger Inc's relationship going to be with Xbox?
When can we expect to see Zune.net integrate with Xbox 360? And / Or, how/when is MS going to bring the Zune music sales to XBLM and
vice-versa?

And, please explore what he meant by this:
"Again, let the games be the escape, let that be the fantasy part. So, we will see. Now, Web 2.0 we’ve talked about. **Live 2.0 is coming. So, it will not be like the first generation. We are very proud of the blades, we think that worked (**notice this is past tense**). It **was** very innovative at the time. But you will see us evolve to make an even more assessable approachable user interface,"

This is a bombshell IMHO. It sounds like they are well on their way to replacing the Blade Interface. And... what does all that photos and photosynth talk have to do with it if anything?

If you'd have explored that part, I think you would have had a real bombshell exclusive.

power of Green 6346d ago (Edited 6346d ago )

The next few days are going to be intresting.

Looks like theres going to be some Project Offset activity on their website in the next few days I wonder if that has to do with GDC, comming out of the closet so to speak.

InYourMom6346d ago

I've been watching Project Offset for so long now and gave up once the forums went down. But yes, looks like over the next few days the website is getting a makeover. The time is right for this title to be announced officially and who the publisher is(MGS!!). They have been working hard on their toolset so GDC seems like the perfect place to announce the game, show off the graphics/gameplay and pimp out their engine to other developers.

wageslave6346d ago

Project Offset is a Engine Project as much as a game. I wouldnt be surprised to see some information about it at GDevelopmentC

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It exists and works: This is the portable Xbox 360

Its creator eliminated components that were not essential to speed up its development, such as the Bluetooth of the controls.

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MaximusPrime_14h ago

Does it have red LEDs in case of failure?

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Reaper22_29m ago

I heard that a mobile version of concord is being released for it.🤭

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Xbox Mass layoffs Are Expected To Hit On July 2, 2025

The previously rumored mass layoffs at Xbox are expected to happen on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, according to a new rumor.

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lukasmain7h ago(Edited 6h ago)

They will have fired close to 20,000 people all up after this round of lay-offs coming, since the ABK deal announcement in January 2022. Shocking really

January 2023:
Microsoft laid off 10,000 employees, which was a significant workforce reduction.

January 2024:
Approximately 1,900 gaming employees were laid off following the Activision Blizzard acquisition.

May 2025:
Microsoft announced a further 6,000 layoffs as part of an organizational shift.

June 2025:
Additional layoffs, including 650 in the gaming business, focused on corporate and support functions

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Obscure_Observer5h ago

"They will have fired close to 20,000 people all up after this round of lay-offs coming, since the ABK deal announcement in January 2022. Shocking really"

It's not that shocking considering these numbers aren't just Xbox numbers as you're deliberately trying to make it seem for some reason.

Interestingly, another no shocking fact is that whenever Microsoft releases its quarterly earnings reports, you're quick to point out that those numbers aren't exclusive to Xbox. Yeah... go figure.

Ganif3h ago

They also fired around 2500 people across Microsoft's gaming divisions and Zenimax shortly after buying it, and before they closed down 4 studios including Arkane and Tango.

I remember Satya boasting about how compassionate he was for splitting the list 50/50 across the two companies.

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Obscure_Observer1h ago

"They also fired around 2500 people across Microsoft's gaming divisions and Zenimax shortly after buying it"

Bring your sources. I´ll wait.

Hereandthere4h ago

Let's hope its not as bad as socials are making it, good luck to those that unfortunately lose their jobs.

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Lightning773h ago

Could be not as bad could be horrible. But it's Ms so I'm expecting the absolute worst.

-Foxtrot3h ago

Sometimes I feel like they brought in Sarah to take the heat away from Phil.

Phil has always stuck his nose into everything Xbox related when it's something positive or at least neutral but as soon as they went the multiplatform root he's stood back and let Sarah do most of the talking in terms of PR. Now they are doing the same with layoffs.

The person who should be let go is Phil himself.

RhinoGamer8845m ago

Phil and his inner circle of circle jerk bros like AG.

Obscure_Observer34m ago

"Phil has always stuck his nose into everything Xbox related when it's something positive or at least neutral but as soon as they went the multiplatform root he's stood back and let Sarah do most of the talking in terms of PR. Now they are doing the same with layoffs."

You have no idea what you´re talking about.

*IF* Microsoft decides to address the upcoming layoffs, Matt Booty will be the one in the spotlight since he is the president of XGS.

Phil will probably be on some bs drama later doing interviews telling people how "devastated" and "sorry" he is for those affected while wiping away his tears with money.

Sarah is the President of Xbox (hardware) so she will be better off taking care of hers business and let both Matt and Phil face the backlash.

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Split/Second Is The Explosive Racing Game That Deserved a Sequel

The Outerhaven writes: Split/Second was the explosive arcade racing game that outshone Ridge Racer and Burnout. That is, until Disney shut it all down before a sequel could happen.

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OmegaSoldati21h ago

As a kid i had some heart attacks playing this game. The soundtrack right on point with those close calls. I love this game.

shadowhaxor20h ago

Agreed. I still love it and play it often. Still sucks that Disney was like, nah... this game didn't do well, when it did well against other racers and reviewed well.

MaximusPrime_20h ago

Split/Second was one of the game I enjoyed playing. In fact it's still the most popular video on my YouTube channel. It's a gameplay of Split/Second posted 15 years ago. This past month 25 people viewed it. Split/Second is a favourite amongst racing gamers worldwide.

AuraAbjure16h ago

This game was super awesome and hella fun playing split-screen with the homie. Trashing your friend’s car during split-screen competition using one of those QuickTime events was so funny haha

wesnytsfs13h ago

That and Blur both deserve a sequel, they came out within days of eachother.

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