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Phil Spencer Explains Why We Haven't Heard About Hideo Kojima's Xbox Game

Some may have been wondering what happened to Hideo Kojima's game developed in partnership with Xbox and announced last year. Phil Spencer provided an update.

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Aloymetal598d ago

Because Kojipro has a way more important game in the making aka his new baby franchise Death Stranding 2;)

ThichQuangDuck598d ago

y'all don't have to do fanboy shit on every single post. We can just be happy Kojima is dropping Death Stranding 2 and whatever this is. Good game experiences are what matter

VenomUK598d ago (Edited 598d ago )

Not being funny, I mean I’m sure Kojima knows what he’s doing, but isn’t Spencer’s hands-off/eyes closed approach in monitoring and supporting developers exactly the reason games like Redfall and Scalebound ran into problems?

Stuart5756598d ago

Took the words literally out of my mouth. I'm so hesitant to look in the comments because of the ludicrous tired old fanboy drivel, its depressing and pointless. They fail to realise that TRUE GAMERS can (and will) buy multiple (sometimes all) of the platforms available and that their childlike fanboying nonsense makes them look so nieve, this place is littered with it. Will it ever change? Probably not, but once in a while someone like you (ThichQuangDuck) jumps on the same page as me and gives me some hope. Well done and thank you.

ModsDoBetter597d ago

Facts - they can't help themselves.
It's telling thay ant article that mentions Xbox is typically flooded with comments from users with Sony related usernames. 😂

I'm sure Kojima is doing just fine.

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Aloymetal597d ago

Truth hurts, keep crying;)

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mjchitown596d ago

@Aloymetal
we know you crying . the trurth does hurt you . you a loser who live online to trash xbox. you a playststion cultist . maybe get a girlfriend

ModsDoBetter594d ago

Funny how other comments have been marked as spam but Aloy's trolling hasn't been flagged. 🤔

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Lightning77598d ago

"Spencer explained that he's meeting with Kojima-san next week when he's visiting Kojima Productions. He's looking forward to meeting the developer and checking up on the progress of the project.

He believes development is going well, however, Kojima-san is an innovative developer who is trying something entirely new with this game, and Spencer thinks he needs to work on realizing his vision out of the spotlight.

That's why Spencer doesn't want to ask him to step on stage to say something before he's ready. He believes Microsoft should make sure he has all the time he needs."

I mean of course. That would be dumb of Phil to announce force CG trailer of Kojima show us something weird then be gone for the next 4 to 5 years. He's leaving Kojima and the team alone to work instead of forcing stuff. Not like Phil knows what his game is anyway.

Obscure_Observer598d ago (Edited 598d ago )

"Not like Phil knows what his game is anyway."

Sure, so Hideo Kojima is working on an Xbox exclusive game in partnership with Kim Swift and powered by Azure, and yet, somehow, Phil doesn´t know nothing about it. /S

On topic:

I´m glad Phil is keeping this game at some low profile level approach while giving Kojima the time he needs to deliver something special and unique.

Godmars290598d ago

We are talking about the guy who was clueless about the vampire game - really can't be bothered to remember it - while praising it to no end.

Lightning77598d ago

"Sure, so Hideo Kojima is working on an Xbox exclusive game in partnership with Kim Swift and powered by Azure, and yet, somehow, Phil doesn´t know nothing about it. /S"

I highly doubt he knows what Kojima is making right now. Genre, gameplay. Maybe a premise or concept. He wouldn't step on his toes considering Phil doesn't know everything about the game or direction.

Obscure_Observer598d ago

@Lightning77

"I highly doubt he knows what Kojima is making right now. Genre, gameplay. Maybe a premise or concept. He wouldn't step on his toes considering Phil doesn't know everything about the game or direction."

So you´re telling me that Phil Spencer, the man who had Hideki Kamiya´s Scalebound canceled due the lack of progress and commitment to deadlines, would just thrown hundreds of million dollars from Microsoft´s investors and shareholders at Kojima´s door to make a game without even known if it´s a racing or some Tetris game?

Come on, dude. Even you know your comment doesn´t even make sense.

FinalFantasyFanatic598d ago

It's probably best that Phil/Microsoft stay out of the way while Kojima finishes the game, we'll get a better game compared to what would happen if they interferred.

Vengeance1138597d ago (Edited 597d ago )

Phil was absolutely clueless about that weird little vampire game that minor studio did, didn't care at all to do his job and check in to see how it was doing until it was too late.
Very good chance he doesn't have any idea about Kojima's game either lol

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porkChop598d ago

"I highly doubt he knows what Kojima is making right now. Genre, gameplay. Maybe a premise or concept. He wouldn't step on his toes considering Phil doesn't know everything about the game or direction."

You're aware that for any publisher to essentially give you a blank check and access to all their tech you have to do a pitch, right? It's not just "it's a game that's never been done before". You have to actually explain what you're doing, how it will work, how it's different, etc. It's a cloud-based game, you have to explain how and why you're leveraging the cloud, why it can't be done locally, etc. You don't think Phil would know what it is considering he's the head of all of Microsoft Gaming?

Lightning77598d ago

I understand all that I'm talking about he probably doesn't know what sorta game it is yet or how it'll play.

The story goes before he went to MS Kojima pitched his game everywhere including Amazon and Google but they all turned him down because nobody could make out what sorta game it was. Tbh I don't think MS got what they were selling either but welcomed him aboard anyway because MS needs games and why not have Kojima represent your console and cloud capabilities (since that's what he's leveraging in his game)

MS knows he can't turn someone like him down and possibly burn working relations. Again they need games especially Japanese lead games badly MS can't afford to turn him down even if their game sounds strange or out there.

raWfodog598d ago

I’m very interested in learning more about this game as well. I always enjoy Kojima’s games, no matter how ‘quirky’ they are. They always go against the grain of the industry, and aren’t afraid to try new things.

Godmars290598d ago

Probably because he's working on Death Standing 2 right now, given that there's at least a trailer of it.

Obscure_Observer598d ago (Edited 598d ago )

"Probably because he's working on Death Standing 2 right now, given that there's at least a trailer of it."

If Kojima will have Phil visiting his studio next week to see how the development of his new Xbox exclusive game is going, it´s obvious he´s been working on both Death Stranding 2 and his new Xbox IP at the same time.

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Jade Raymond Has Left Haven Studios, The PlayStation-owned Studio She Founded

Veteran producer Jade Raymond has left Haven Studios, the company she founded in 2021.

According to a new report by Bloomberg, Raymond – who rose to prominence after producing Assassin’s Creed and executive producing Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines and Watch Dogs – has left her studio, which is still in the process of developing online shooter Fairgames.

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Obscure_Observer6h ago

Jesus Christ man...Unbelievable!

I can´t believe that Playstation Studios can´t manage to develop and deliver ONE single successful high quality first party LS game throughout the whole current generation!

Hermen Hulst needs to be fired ASAP! He´s Jimbo 2.0!

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S2Killinit4h ago

Sure buddy. Don’t forget, we have everything you have, but more. 😝

5j1mk3h ago

But you pay $80 for it, we don’t 😉

And you still don’t have everything we have.

But you admit the main reason to buy a PS5 is Xbox games? Good. We’re on the same page. Sony first party is dead and worthless.

Lightning773h ago

Can you stop the fanboying for 2 seconds? Seriously this deflecting and ignoring everything that's going on with Sony's first party the past few years is frustrating and ignorant. You know there's others who have a PS also and want Sony's best like we use to get right? Stop trying to ruin it for everyone else with side steps. Not this BS deflecting that you ppl constantly do.

Besides HD what other LS game thrived so far? Has Herman made good buissness choices and decisions when it comes to LS yes or no?

Start questioning PS Studios.

S2Killinit1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

@Lightning
Fanboy? You talking about me, or yourself? We got alt guy over here with his brand new account burning up from rage, and you are asking me stop “fan boying”?

Sony have at least 3 first party heavy hitters coming up, that we know of, and its not like we are lacking in exclusives department.

As to LS, they had Helldivers, and GT7, both were resounding success. They had a complete flop in concord. Not sure why you think we need to be concerned. They are destroying the competition and that market share translates to games.

Lightning771h ago

"Fanboy? You talking about me, or yourself?"

What's are you talking about how am I a fanboy? Those alt counts will be gone nobody will see them anyway.

I wouldn't call Marathon a heavy hitter and Yotei yes definitely. However they do have DS2 I just feel like there should be more. We all know why there isn't more.

They only have two LS HD as I mentioned and I totally forgot about Grand Turismo. Only 2 While canceling Twisted Metal and Spiderman LS. Who knows the quality at least those games sound compelling.

Btw MLB isn't a live service its a Yearly released sports game.

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Lightning776h ago

Yeah hate to break it to you Sony but I think they need to shelve their LS efforts almost all together. They formed LFG ex Bungie guys and making another LS but I don't have much hope for it anymore. Marathon is quickly getting overshadowed by Arch Raiders, We all know what happened to Concord.

Only solution I can think of is have 3rd party like a Arrowhead make them a LS game. Speaking of AH their next project is completely funded by them so it won't be from them. I just think it's a good idea that they seek a 3rd party for LS. They'll save time, money and won't take time away their SP efforts. Which is suffering immensely this gen due to all this LS.

S2Killinit4h ago

Wait we are writing off games that arent even out yet?

5j1mk3h ago

lol, like there’s anything about Marathon and Fairgames that instills confidence 😂🤭

Lightning772h ago(Edited 2h ago)

It might come out it might not. Sony said they're still pushing the project. That's a good thing. Even if it does come out will it be any good? There's too many questions and hurdles surrounding the LS.

Bigger question when are we gonna see it? Will they have a PS showcase or State Of Play? Grubb said Sony was debating whether to have a showcase, SOP or anything.

I sure hope they have a showcase or something in the coming weeks. I want Sony first party and their teams not just Xbox events and shows basically saving the damn day at this point.

Of all the companies it's freakin Xbox that's doing it. Who'd a thought.

S2Killinit1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

Look at alt guy with 3 comments history over here.

Desperate.

Sonyslave35h ago

Live services games are hard to make & and even harder to make if you trying to create an original game.

Just copy and past succesful gaas or gacha games with their anime license they can easy make a overwatch or geshin impact clone.

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Big Loss for Piracy? Famous Switch Hacker Already Throwing in the Towel on Switch 2

TNS - Atmosphere CFW developer has publicly said that he will not be making a version for the Switch 2, and the console might be virtually unhackable.

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jjb19816h ago

Somebody will get it done at some point. Its only a matter of when.

gold_drake4h ago

people said that about other consoles too, we'll see

Erica407Den2h ago

It looks like Atmosphere CFW won’t be coming to the Switch 2, as its developer has stated they won’t be working on a version for it. Additionally, early reports suggest that the Switch 2 might be significantly harder to hack, possibly due to improved security measures. If Nintendo has tightened its hardware and software protections, it could mean fewer homebrew and modding options compared to the original Switch.

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Skyrim lead recalls Bethesda working their “a**es off” to make the game just 4.8GB

As The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered takes up 125GB, original designer Bruce Nesmith recalls fitting Skyrim into a tiny file size.

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jznrpg22h ago

MS could compress their games on disc

raWfodog18h ago(Edited 18h ago)

Skyrim is still my favorite ES game. I’m playing through it again right now since I never finished it.

ActualWhiteMan7h ago

Yeah totally. Definitely won’t be hacking it Nintendo 🤞🏻

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