Microsoft Phil Spencer Interview

As the boss of Microsoft Game Studios, Phil Spencer has a pretty big say in what you play on your Xbox 360.

From the Microsoft exclusives such as Gears of War 2 and Fable II through to the exciting new technology of the future in Project Natal, Phil Spencer is one of the guiding hands helping mould the future of Microsoft's console.

[corywebb93]

good interview

[da720izcumin]

he answered the questions well, without giving out too many hints about what they are going to do.

Natal will surely revolutionize the gaming world all without looking like a sex toy at the same time.
you've got to give to MS, they really are doing well.

[corywebb93]

No wonder he works for microsoft

sony should take a page out off microsofts book and hire smart people
maybe iff they did they wouldnt be in last place like they are righ now

[wxer]

actually is the other way around

Sony the one that won 2 generations a row

how many generations Microsoft won ??
ZERO

and this generation well go to Nintendo or Sony
(more likely Nintendo)
Microsoft is just not good in gaming business

[PimpHandHappy]

you are a child

[xb0x_trashie]

this guy is a clown, not even smart just steal idea from smart ppl

ms never learn xbox is doom

he fail like cory

[PimpHandHappy]

but

54.2%

[Xbox360Elite]

The best interview i have ever read on n4g looking forward to more news from Microsoft.

[corywebb93]

Is the percentage off exclusive games that Where sony exclusives and are now on the xbox 360

[Model]

umm...no

[xb0x_trashie]

54% of ppl that own xbox already throwing away their xbox and buying a

ps3

[KoB4EMvPi]

Natal is their first priority it seems.
Which is good and bad in some ways.

[maniacmayhem]

I really hate this big push by both Sony and MS to invade the casual market.

The Wii cornered it and beat that market to death, everyone knows this. Now everyone knows how garbage and gimmicky the Wii is, do we really need another Wiimitation 3 to 4 years later?

MS should be concentrating on more games for the *sigh* hardcore, and dare I say the N4G buuuuzzword....Exclu...NO I REFUSE..First Party Games!

Natal looks great I just hope this doesn't become MS's main focus for the next couple of years.

[KoB4EMvPi]

Im happy with the first party games MS is putting out this year and next year..Sometimes quantity is not better.The PS3 has lots of exclusive titles that really dont get the recognition it should bec of how many exclusive titles they are putting out..
Just my opinion.

[Tony P]

You know maniac, that's exactly how I feel.

They guy basically says, they let go of their 1st-party hardcore devs to develop 1st-party casual games and Live services. They let go of devs like Ensemble and acquired Big Park to make some f2p microtransaction game called Joyride when you could have had Ensemble working to corner the RTS market on consoles, maybe with Natal. Or less theoretically, a Halo MMO. Don't even get me started on Rare's disappointing statement.

And MS are content to do what they've been doing as he pointed out with Shadow Complex. They're fine with mining 3rd-party devs to get these exclusive titles. Problem is, that seems to suggest they're fine with inevitably losing them as often happens this gen.

I can't say it's bad business, cos it's likely not, but they're really starting to lose me on their focus here.

[Hoolock]

very promising interview, lets hope we see all these ideas in action

[Xbox360Elite]

Not being funny but is Sony's spokes person Japanese or Chinese. and do they have any black spokesperson or do you have to be Japanese or Chinese to work for Sony.

[OmarJA]

M$ is doomed...

[xb0x_trashie]

sony only have smart people work for them not dumbo clowns

ms like to hire ppl with low iq because they can pay them less

[PimpHandHappy]

lets just call em Asian ok

you should show more respect but i guess thats what a XBL member is all about. No wonder my friends dont use a headset when they play halo

[corywebb93]

No wonder there in the mess they are today

I recommend sony hires americans maybe they can one day be as successful loved and respected like microsoft

[coolboy221]

wow you are stupid as hell, are you aware of SCEA,SCEE,SCEJ ??

[xb0x_trashie]

sony already loved and respected like nintendo and toyota..

ms is hated by the world and only hire dumb ppl that used to work at mcdonald

then they decide to quit and go back to mcdonalds

new xbox adverstiment: im lovin it

[PshycoNinja]

I believe Jack Trenton President and CEO of SCEA is american, dumbass. What more, how about Peter Dille. Andrew House is European, got a problem with that.

Sony Computer Entertainment hires people of all ethnic backgrounds. The one requirement? Be a smart business men.

You do realize the original Xbox was created by 3 guys that didn't work at Microsoft? It was just proposed to Microsoft at the right time. Microsoft has failed to get their sh^t...... studios together. Their "business plan" relies totaly on 3rd party devs. Thats not a very smart business plan if you ask me.

[Halo_Reach]

Alan Wake
SC Conviction
Mass Effect 2
Fable 3
CrackDown 2
Halo Reach
Milo

2010 looks already InSane so i dont think they need more hardcore games for 2010...Maybe Gears of War 3 or some RaRe Big Game...Who Knows PGR5 From Turn10 or Some AAA Game from BiGPark...Who knows...

I just hope Natal gers a really Big Launch with Really GREAT Gsmes and not stupid Casual Games just to sell like Wii.

Nice interview , Microsoft is going really smart this Gen and its being worth it!

2009 its not that good only Halo Wars (Worth) for now but Halo 3 ODST , Forza 3 and Left for Dead 2 are Coming and those are 3 Triple A Games !!!

Joining this the Multis Blockbusters like AC2 and MW2 and this Year will be Amazing but not as good as 2010 will be ofc... :)

[Hoolock]

i believe will be Microsfts year. Natal will make 2010 Microsfts year (if companys can own a year that is) as they are heavily behind it and i know the xbox community cannot wait to see how it will work and what games they will have.

[HarukoHex]

I have to agree, 09 is not the great year for MS, I've only got 2 games that are exclusive on my pre-order list the rest are multis. But next year seems like it will be a great year.

Natal looks like it will be strong to the casys, but It won't be replacing my race wheel anytime soon.

[Stryfeno2]

Good read...Natal is coming!!!

[xb0x_trashie]

natal will flop

xbox fails agaain