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[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Phil is so much better than that last asshat that nearly killed the brand.

 

[Megasoum]

Great question Brad


Also am I the only one that is bugged by the whole "Unbounded frames" thing? I know what he's talking about but it's the first time I hear that expression.

 

[Spectromixer]

Where does the TAXES TAXES TAXES TAXES come from? I remember seeing it in a game but I can't remember.

 

[Archaix]

It's interesting how he's making a clear distinction between Xbox One/S and Scorpio, even though they still play the same games. I wonder if Jeff's prediction of "Fuck it, it's an Xbox" is going to be where they really do go for names from now.

 

[sikkinixx]

Long-winded way of saying yes, yes there's pushback

Yeah he was putting some major English on that

 

[Ghostmaster]

Where does the TAXES TAXES TAXES TAXES come from? I remember seeing it in a game but I can't remember.

Dishonored 2

Have no idea where my mind went, started typing Dishonored 2 and typed in Watchdogs, damn you Dedsec.

 

[Das Ace]

Where does the TAXES TAXES TAXES TAXES come from? I remember seeing it in a game but I can't remember.

Dishonored 2

 

[StoveOven]

Where does the TAXES TAXES TAXES TAXES come from? I remember seeing it in a game but I can't remember.

Some graffiti in the Dishonored 2 demo

 

[BlackGhost]

Some good info being put out in this interview

 

[Adnor]

Where does the TAXES TAXES TAXES TAXES come from? I remember seeing it in a game but I can't remember.

It was a graffiti in Dishonored 2.

 

[Gurrry]

As an xbox owner (for the record I own a ps4 as well), im glad to say Phil Spencer is in control of the future of the console. This dude gets it. He doesnt come out and just spew business speak, he tells it like it is.

A far far far far departure from the last regime that xbox had. This dude is money.

 

[Spectromixer]

Thanks

 

[PensOwl]

hey gaf should I buy adidas sambas in black or white i like how phil is rockin them but I can't help but think it'd be better in white

 

[Brashnir]

All the same, Phil, I think I'll avoid the Windows 10 store until you've absolutely proven your pc games release WAY better than Quantum Break.

Totally fair. I have similar sentiments.

 

[jwhit28]

I'm so glad he didn't have to share this interview time.

 

[Myggen]

Phil is so much better than that last asshat that nearly killed the brand.

Mattrick was poison to the brand for sure.

 

[sk3]

I love that "WEED3" has been written directly behind Spencer's head for this entire awesome interview.

 

[gamz]

As an xbox owner (for the record I own a ps4 as well), im glad to say Phil Spencer is in control of the future of the console. This dude gets it. He doesnt come out and just spew business speak, he tells it like it is.

A far far far far departure from the last regime that xbox had. This dude is money.

Word.

 

[xxracerxx]

As an xbox owner (for the record I own a ps4 as well), im glad to say Phil Spencer is in control of the future of the console. This dude gets it. He doesnt come out and just spew business speak, he tells it like it is.

A far far far far departure from the last regime that xbox had. This dude is money.

This interview is making me more excited for my Xbox One S purchase.

 

[Twin Tails]

hey gaf should I buy adidas sambas in black or white i like how phil is rockin them but I can't help but think it'd be better in white

White always.

 

[SmackAttack]

Great interview, Phil. You're a great guy.

 

[Death Metalist]

What a killer interview.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

Lol excellent. Wonderful.

 

[dLMN8R]

I think that's a fair way to approach that. I support the idea of multiple storefronts in theory, I just think the current iteration of the Windows Store is bad

So, I work on the Store, but Phil is completely right - if we never released first-party games exclusively on the Store, then we wouldn't have learned nearly as much as we have. Steam releases would have meant much lower volume on the Store. Lower volume on the Store would've meant much less traction with customers, and much less ability for us to debug issues and improve things.

Our success with Forza Apex and Killer Instinct has in particular proven this - they were successful for customers, and successful for us in terms of volume and our ability to find and fix issues more quickly.

Even though we already had a massive amount of improvements in the works for the Anniversary Update coming this Summary, those improvements would've been much less effective without what we learned about releasing the games we did release on the Store so far.


In the meantime, absolutely no one is oblivious to the issues we have with the current iteration in the Store. Especially Phil - he's just as genuine and knowledgeable in person as he is in interviews.

 

[Bsigg12]

That QB jab is so good

 

[HotHamWater]

HAHAHA

 

[Sou Da]

hey gaf should I buy adidas sambas in black or white i like how phil is rockin them but I can't help but think it'd be better in white

It really depends on your wardrobe.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Nice interview Jeff, Brad and Phil.

 

[Myggen]

Haha

 

[Salty Catfish]

El Jefe: still the best.

 

[BUNTING1243]

damn hahaha

 

[EnlightenedMint]

Lol great way to end it Phil, awesome interview overall.

 

[Salarians]

Phil's a good sport. I really like listening to him.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

Phil loves how much they shit on Sony, you heard it I heard it!

 

[nubbe]

when am I?

 

[Dizzy-4U]

Really good stuff.

 

[MadLaughter]

Throw Phil some twitter feedback! Interviews as open and positive and informative as this one should be celebrated and applauded.

 

[Twin Tails]

when am I?

Dance with us

 

[javac]

Quality content as always.

 

[call_kotaku]

Phil is sort of a masterful PR guy. Agree with the question and very accurately address the point, but use it as a segway to answer a question they didn't ask. Both Jeff and Brad wanted to ask about how far they'd force developers to target both platforms, but both times Phil answered a different question without seeming like he was being defensive or condescending.

 

[Xeteh]

I know tons of people have said it at this point already... but replacing Mattrick with Phil Spencer is by far the smartest thing Xbox/Microsoft has done in so long. He's so good at what he does.

 

[loki 16]

Jeff is a really good interviewer. I wish he did more of that outside of E3.

 

[TheExhaustedWalrus]

Excellent interview.

 

[An-Det]

Damn that was a solid interview. These after hours shows are the best.

 

[Bsigg12]

That was great. A lot of insight to what's coming and it really seems like Microsoft is heading in a solid direction.

 

[Fahzgoolin]

what a damn good interview. GB and Phil Spencer killing it.

 

[BearPawB]

And that is why Jeff is the best at what he does

 

[Brashnir]

 

[skLaFarebear]

Excellent interview on all sides

 

[petethepanda]

Really glad they had Phil back this year, always a fantastic interview.