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Xbox boss Phil Spencer’s most anticipated game is God of War Ragnarök | VGC

The PlayStation exclusive will be released in November…

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Spencer revealed his most anticipated game in response to one of several questions posted by the official Xbox Twitter account.

The tweet asked respondents to name their first game, last game, favourite game, and game they want to play next, among others.

Spencer selected God of War Ragnarök, the upcoming PlayStation sequel which was recently given a November 9, 2022 release date, as the game he’s most eager to play next.

It’s not the first time Spencer has expressed a desire to play the highly anticipated title, which was originally scheduled for release in 2021 before being delayed to help Santa Monica Studio deliver “a top-quality game while maintaining the safety and wellbeing” of its team.

 

[jaysius]

Yup, it shouldn't be shocking a GAMER is excited for a GOOD GAME.

In the real world aka outside of Gaf nobody fights over the plastic boxes, if you have the money then you own whichever one plays the game you want and that's as far as that thought goes.

 

[Jaybe]

 

[Grumpy Toe Nail]

Yup, it shouldn't be shocking a GAMER is excited for a GOOD GAME.

In the real world aka outside of Gaf nobody fights over the plastic boxes, if you have the money then you own whichever one plays the game you want and that's as far as that thought goes.

You clearly dont watch south park

 

[Skifi28]

Wow, Phil is so cool.

 

[//DEVIL//]

Wish I can throw a cake at his face. Not in a funny laughing way either :/

 

[Captain Toad]

Everything he says is extremely calculated. I wouldn't be shocked if a team came up with this list.

 

[CaptainSlayAHo]

"Game you want to play next" is not the same thing as "most anticipated game" lmao

 

[Rivet]

At least this time we can all agree he has good gaming taste.

 

[amigastar]

I'm not gonna lie i get positive vibes from this man. Maybe i'm wrong, though.

 

[ManaByte]

I suspect the reason he releases exclusives so slowly on Xbox is he spends too much time playing on his PS5.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Yup, it shouldn't be shocking a GAMER is excited for a GOOD GAME.

In the real world aka outside of Gaf nobody fights over the plastic boxes, if you have the money then you own whichever one plays the game you want and that's as far as that thought goes.

It’s important criticism isn’t deliberately twisted as console wars which some disingenuous folk do.

A lot of people like him , I don’t to be honest in the sense of the gaming output. I’ve been more disappointed as a Xbox fan under his reign than the others in charge despite a subscription service. It’s been a disgrace at times compared to other platforms.

I won’t be buying another one of their systems at launch ever again after Series X. All that talk about power and so on. I should of known better really.

 

[Captain Toad]

"Game you want to play next" is not the same thing as "most anticipated game" lmao

 

[Kenneth Haight]

 

[CaptainSlayAHo]

It's literally altering the quote to mean something else, but go off dude

 

[Captain Toad]

It's literally altering the quote to mean something else, but go off dude

So, you're saying Mr. harcore gamer Phil isn't going to play a videogame until God of War Ragnarok?

 

[Slicker than your average]

It’s important criticism isn’t deliberately twisted as console wars which some disingenuous folk do.

A lot of people like him , I don’t to be honest in the sense of the gaming output. I’ve been more disappointed as a Xbox fan under his reign than the others in charge despite a subscription service. It’s been a disgrace at times compared to other platforms.

I won’t be buying another one of their systems at launch ever again after Series X. All that talk about power and so on. I should of known better really.

But gamepass is a beast.

It's filled with classics

 

[SirTerry-T]

Robotron 2084.

You're alright, Phil.

 

[Danjin44]

I'm still not sure whats the fascination with CEOs in fourms.

 

[CaptainSlayAHo]

So, you're saying Mr. harcore gamer Phil isn't going to play a videogame until God of War Ragnarok?

I'm saying there isn't a game coming out before (emphasis) ragnarok he'd rather play yes

But nah you're right bro, he'd rather play ragnarok than literally any completed 23/24 xbox exclusive in development, and even if this was the case he'd certainly make it public

Jesus, get a grip

 

[Syphon Filter]

God of war was ruined with the turd that released in 2018. The last good one was Gow 3 on PS3.

 

[March Climber]

Everything he says is extremely calculated.

The only other reaching way anyone could read it, is that he's lighting a fire under his own dev teams to inspire them to create games as great as GoW 2018 and Ragnarok.

 

[CheeseCake]

God of war was ruined with the turd that released in 2018. The last good one was Gow 3 on PS3.

 

[oldergamer]

It’s important criticism isn’t deliberately twisted as console wars which some disingenuous folk do.

A lot of people like him , I don’t to be honest in the sense of the gaming output. I’ve been more disappointed as a Xbox fan under his reign than the others in charge despite a subscription service. It’s been a disgrace at times compared to other platforms.

I won’t be buying another one of their systems at launch ever again after Series X. All that talk about power and so on. I should of known better really.

Oh shut up already.

 

[legacy24]

Phil has no competitive bone in his body dude lacks any sort of killer mentality. I'm starting to hate this dude, yes he kind of turned xbox around but we still have no big games this year which is embarrassing. Imagine Jimbo saying this about an Xbox game? it would never happen!

 

[Companion Cube]

Gotta give props to the best clickbait headline I've ever seen.

Not only is the topic not news worthy, but the headline is sensationalized to read as treason.

 

[Justin9mm]

Don't be surprised if this is a calculated answer by his marketing team. It's actually good business to praise / support your competition, it shows a genuine quality to that person / brand. Look at what it does, it creates headlines and threads like this, gets people talking.

This wisdom comes with age, experience and business knowledge my younger GAF friends.

 

[Valedix]

Not like he has anything on Xbox to look forward too

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I remember Ybarra buying a GOW PS 4 Pro bundle and people on his Discord saying shit like “I can’t believe Xbox would let you say you own a PS“ and he would always say the higher ups didn’t hate the other guys product like console fanboys do.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Oh shut up already.

No , you arrogant twat

 

[Dirk Benedict]

He will never attain what, Kaz had.

 

[Bonfires Down]

Robotron being his favorite game is more surprising. Why is he so engaged in gaming if he thinks it peaked in 1982? Although I guess "favorite" might not be the same as "best".

 

[Goalus]

Everything he says is extremely calculated. I wouldn't be shocked if a team came up with this list.

You are a bitter little man.

 

[Ghost of Caelid]

Phil's an actual gamer...so it doesn't shock me he wants to play ragnarok. Who with a ps5 isn't anticipating that game like crazy.

 

[PlayofSparta]

I still have an ps5 just for this lol. probably gonna sell after 2 runs

 

[SportsFan581]

If Starfield was still launching in the same month and he said this, that's a story. Given the current slate, it's a huge game coming out, nothing to see here. It's not like he said he's playing Nintendo.

 

[Fuz]

Oh please.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

But gamepass is a beast.

It's filled with classics

I love some of the indie stuff that has been showing up to be fair .

 

[kiphalfton]

Phil has no competitive bone in his body dude lacks any sort of killer mentality. I'm starting to hate this dude, yes he kind of turned xbox around but we still have no big games this year which is embarrassing. Imagine Jimbo saying this about an Xbox game? it would never happen!

I don't want to imagine Jim doing anything you sick fuck.

 

[SportsFan581]

Phil has no competitive bone in his body dude lacks any sort of killer mentality. I'm starting to hate this dude, yes he kind of turned xbox around but we still have no big games this year which is embarrassing. Imagine Jimbo saying this about an Xbox game? it would never happen!

With some of the statements he has made in general, I can't imagine him playing a Sony game, tbh. He comes across as a suit first and foremost. Obviously, I've never met the dude, but that's just the vibe he gives off.

 

[akaFullmetal]

 

[Hendrick's]

Phil is a pure Chad.

 

[Chiggs]

Phil is a loser.

 

[Kilau]

Phil obviously said GoW meaning Gears of War, interviewer misunderstood.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Phil is a loser.

His salary probably disagrees

 

[Chiggs]

His salary probably disagrees

You’re right, and his chunky pasta gut indicates he eats well too.

Let me rephrase: “Phil is a loser when it comes making the Xbox brand all that it could be; he’s also a loser at managing studios, but a winner when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder. Given the historical dysfunction in that area of MS, I do have to wonder if he’s faced off against any real internal competition.”

 

[Clintizzle]

I've burnt the Phil Spencer poster in my bedroom. Enough is enough.

 

[Goalus]

You’re right, and his chunky pasta gut indicates he eats well too.

Let me rephrase: “Phil is a loser when it comes making the Xbox brand all that it could be; he’s also a loser at managing studios, but a winner when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder. Given the historical dysfunction in that area of MS, I do have to wonder if he’s faced off against any real internal competition.”

On the plus side, he manages to expose hateful losers by simply being friendly with his competitors. This very thread proves it.

 

[SportsFan581]

I've burnt the Phil Spencer poster in my bedroom. Enough is enough.

I thought I felt a disruption in the force earlier. I've quickly put up another to bring the balance back.

 

[Chiggs]

On the plus side, he manages to expose hateful losers by simply being friendly with his competitors. This very thread proves it.

What does that do for anyone? How does that help him?