I believe in Phil Spencer
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Bingo, I like what theyre doing as of this moment, but none of these people are your friends folks
They can support creativity and consumers, thats great but its all $$$
PanicFreak
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I've heard game developers and publishers say that Phil the right man for the Head of Xbox job and that's good enough for me.
RedNumberFive
Banned
I will never understand the unhealthy obsession that some of you have with this man.
inpHilltr8r
Member
People need heroes.
Someone come quickly, there's been a murder.
I believe in the bold part of this post. I think Spencer is ok though i do not trust him.
He does have SOME form of sway with gaming IP's and his division. But yeah in the long run, he's not the big cheese there, especially compared to Satya and the shareholders
Alpha Phoenix
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I'm glad you have the insider knowledge to educate us on what the rest of a multinational enterprise are thinking.
Portugeezer
Member
But without the shackles he would already have ascended to sainthood, and we would have lost himHe talks a good talk, but I still feel MS's shackles on him.
He must remain an earthly being for our sake, not his...
You know what, I thought they were on the right path but now I don't think so. Somehow Microsoft always manages to just fuck everything up after they seem to be doing everything right. The way they're handling Xbox games on the Windows store is terrible.
...Scatter...
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Yikes. LOL
...Scatter...
Banned
Definitely huh? Such angst.
neurosyphilis
Definitely not an STD, as I'm a pure.
I lol at people who put this shit as their avatar, so peculiar.
Backfoggen
Banned
Xbox has done some good things under Phil. But everything done so far seems to be a reactionary move.
Their next console is going to show if they really get it now.
Their next console is going to show if they really get it now.
Lighthouse
Member
Sure, but it feels too little, too late. By the time the xbox one is where it needs to be, the generation will be nearly over.
edit.Before this gen started, I believed last gen was going to be the starting point, rather than playing catch up to parity.
edit.Before this gen started, I believed last gen was going to be the starting point, rather than playing catch up to parity.
Goddammit I wanted to make this post. Sure I'm 2 hours late but still.
InsaneTiger
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Well, he said he believes. Don't mean it always happens the way everyone would like.
Right? So much hatred, it's weird. Or maybe you meant the positivity? J/K I know you meant the positivity
Anyway, this thread was only ever going to go one way so with that being done I vote that we get tacos.
bit harsh
Wow. Play some games dude.
...Scatter...
Banned
What are you 12? He's an adult with a job. They're not all his calls to make as Microsoft is a huge corporation with billions at stake. He can influence however and that is why folks like him, because they think he does more influencing than the previous guy in the role.
Be careful, guys.
The true Secret Agent Phil.
LordRaptor
Member
Be careful, guys.
That's "Head of Games For Windows" Phil, not "Head of Xbox" Phil though.
Be careful, guys.
Heads, DRM on, tails, DRM off
awesomegamername
Banned
It blows my mind how so many people in the gaming niche believe Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft etc. etc. are only in existence for the sole purpose of pleasing gamers and being their bff. The end of goal of businesses is to make money. If being consumer friendly is what makes them money that's what they do, if not being friendly to consumers is what will make them money that is what they will do.
CalamityPixel
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Real_Madrid
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Well, would definitely say that he's provided a better image for XB1 than Mattrick ever did.
I'll be honest, this is one of the most cringe things I see on Gaf lol.
Dayum, that's brutal.
I'll be honest, this is one of the most cringe things I see on Gaf lol.
Dayum, that's brutal.
Nah. The whole one OS has been in the making for years. This has been a plan for while and it benefits the game sector as well.
Ol No Bones
Banned
I had a dream that Phil was my dad. One day I came home with a bad report card and I could see a hint disappointment on his face. He didn't scold me. He didn't let me see his deep swelling anger. He knew the subtle change in his countenance was enough. I just wanted.. I needed him to be proud. So I worked hard, I applied myself and I went from a C student to a B. As I walked home clutching my new report card to my chest I imagined the look on his face as he saw my achievement. I dreamt that he would hug me and say, "well done son, I always knew you would do it". I walked into my house and with nervous excitement approached fathers door. What would he say I thought? I almost walked right in out of excitement but remembered that dads office was off limits without permission. I knocked softly 3 times as to not annoy him too much with my interruption. Dad in his normal kind but serious tone said, "You may come in." I had very rarely been allowed access to the office so I always took a moment To marvel at the ever expanding library father had accumulated. The office had no windows and was lit exclusively by candles which was slightly unnerving in a room of wood floors filled with books. Even though he had not looked up to see who approached and even though I had not said a word he knew who entered. He said, "come in son. I assume you have a pressing matter I must attend to?" I saw him seated at a desk of mahogany with little care to even look at me. I sat in front of the desk and slid my report card in front of him. His gaze moved slightly, only enough that His eyes slightly lit up. I looked a little closer to see that his cheeks were glowing in the candlelight and his dimples looked like deep ominous shadowy caves. He did not say anything but looked up. I had never seen him like this. He had no expression. Not pride, not disappointment. Nothing. I longed that he had communicated something but nothing.. It was a hollow expression devoid of any emotion. He did not say a word. I began crying uncontrollably and fumbled to grab the report card as I stumbled out of the room without any dignity or grace.
The next day father was standing in the doorway to my room as I awoke. He was watching me while I slept. I was surprised to see him there but oddly comforted. He without any sound in his movement approached me and sat at the side of my bed clutching some old worn down pictures. He showed me pictures of a man in uniform who looked just like me. He explained that this was his father. The resemblance was striking. He explained that his father climbed pointe du hoc in the Second World War and if I was going to going to get his approval it was gonna take more than a ruddy B average grade. He said that the Spencer's are a proud family with a distinguished history and my efforts were laughable at best.
I learned an important lesson lesson that day I think.
The next day father was standing in the doorway to my room as I awoke. He was watching me while I slept. I was surprised to see him there but oddly comforted. He without any sound in his movement approached me and sat at the side of my bed clutching some old worn down pictures. He showed me pictures of a man in uniform who looked just like me. He explained that this was his father. The resemblance was striking. He explained that his father climbed pointe du hoc in the Second World War and if I was going to going to get his approval it was gonna take more than a ruddy B average grade. He said that the Spencer's are a proud family with a distinguished history and my efforts were laughable at best.
I learned an important lesson lesson that day I think.
Be careful, guys.
Friggin' brilliant.
I'll be more happy about what Phil Spencer says when he follows up on a lot of it. Especially in claiming that they're going to deal with UWP's problems and limitations.
Science is a liar....sometimes.