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[Draugoth]

In an interview for journalist Stephen Totilo’s Game File newsletter, Spencer said the decision to bring four Xbox games to other consoles wasn’t intended to make its rivals follow suit.

“This is not for me, like, some kind of bartering system,” Spencer explained. “We’re doing it for the better of Xbox’s business.”

Despite this, Spencer said he would of course welcome other consoles’ games on Xbox, and noted that it would be beneficial for multiplayer games in particular, where building a large online community is important for a game’s lifespan.

“I will say, when I look at a game like Helldivers 2 – and it’s a great game, kudos to the team shipping on PC and PlayStation – I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox,” he said. “If you try to twist yourself to say, like, somehow that benefited somebody somewhere.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

 

[Unknown?]

Wow, he still doesn't get it. Going day 1 PC hurt Xbox beyond repair and now saying putting their stuff on competitors consoles is good for business? Not thinking, are ya?

 

[jm89]

Bro wants to get laughed out of nintendos offices a second time.

 

[LectureMaster]

 

[TheGodfather07]

Microsoft gone full anti exclusive!

But its only 4 games! How naive Can you be? Everything is coming.

 

[LordCBH]

Sony and nintendo have no reason to do so as they have successful and growing platforms.

 

[FoxMcChief]

No shit Sherlock.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I don't blame him, who wouldn't want those megaton quality sellers.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

It's nice to want things.

 

[XXL]

 

[Buggy Loop]

Wow, he still doesn't get it. Going day 1 PC hurt Xbox beyond repair and now saying putting their stuff on competitors consoles is good for business? Not thinking, are ya?

They got the sale either PC or Xbox, it's a win-win. Who cares that someone paid their games on PC (also their home with windows) rather than a plastic box? It's archaic thinking for epeen wars.

 

[Unknown?]

They got the sale either PC or Xbox, it's a win-win. Who cares that someone paid their games on PC (also their home with windows) rather than a plastic box? It's archaic thinking for epeen wars.

It's also the reason why their console is dying.

 

[stuminus3]

Oh man imaging Pokemon Scarlet/Violet running on a Series X. It'd be like playing a real PS2 game!

 

[Killjoy-NL]

#SonyToo
#NintendoToo

They are masters at PR. Gotta give em that.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

What a twist it would be if Xbox bought Arrowhead! I kind of get where Phil is coming from, but at the same time I imagine that Helldivers 2 will move a fair few consoles. The games all over YouTube and people fucking love it.

 

[Loomy]

“I will say, when I look at a game like Helldivers 2 – and it’s a great game, kudos to the team shipping on PC and PlayStation – I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox,” he said. “If you try to twist yourself to say, like, somehow that benefited somebody somewhere.

Holy fuck, does this man have 0 self awareness?

Starfield, Redfall, Indiana Jones were being developed for Xbox, PS5, PC. Phil acquired Zenimax and made the decision (unilaterally, apparently) to remove PS5 from that equation. Who does that help in the industry? How does that benefit anyone?

 

[balls of snow]

Lol its so funny they went to hell and back trying to take away cod from playstation and failed and come out with statements like " how does it benefit anyone".

 

[Gudji]

Port begging? Oh my.

 

[mansoor1980]

“I will say, when I look at a game like Helldivers 2 – and it’s a great game, kudos to the team shipping on PC and PlayStation – I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox,” he said. “If you try to twist yourself to say, like, somehow that benefited somebody somewhere.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

Jesus Christ, Phil...PHIL ?!!

 

[DeepEnigma]

#SonyToo
#NintendoToo

They are masters at PR. Gotta give em that.

They win awards every year for marketing and PR.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I thought port begging threads are not allowed on GAF.

 

[DeepEnigma]

“I will say, when I look at a game like Helldivers 2 – and it’s a great game, kudos to the team shipping on PC and PlayStation – I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox,” he said. “If you try to twist yourself to say, like, somehow that benefited somebody somewhere.

He/Him is gaslighting like a mofo. They learn well from the political spectrums

 

[Hawking Radiation]

Port begging? Oh my.

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox,” he said. “If you try to twist yourself to say, like, somehow that benefited somebody somewhere.

Who does this dude think he is fooling? lmao

 

[Ronin_7]

'i am not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox'

Phil Spencer wants Sony and Nintendo games on Xbox, but says he doesn’t expect it | VGC

He says Xbox’s multiplatform plans are “not some kind of bartering system”…

www.videogameschronicle.com

Microsoft will bring four games to rival consoles, teases next-gen Xbox

Plus: Exclusive updates on Game Pass subscriptions and Phil Spencer talks to me about...Helldivers 2?

www.gamefile.news

 

[Killjoy-NL]

“I will say, when I look at a game like Helldivers 2 – and it’s a great game, kudos to the team shipping on PC and PlayStation – I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox,” he said. “If you try to twist yourself to say, like, somehow that benefited somebody somewhere.

Phil Spencer himself port-begging.

 

[graywolf323]

#SonyToo
#NintendoToo

They are masters at PR. Gotta give em that.

I mean it helps they have an army of gullible idiots intermixed with paid stooges that push their PR BS far & wide largely with impunity

 

[Lunarorbit]

I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox

This fucking guy. This is the type of double talk you hear from used car salesman.

Dipshit, maybe nintendo and Sony don't care about a 30% rip from sales of Xbox games. Maybe if you weren't so high on your own farts (looking at you Matt booty) the other 2 companies would actually work with you. You're in a business son and your competitors aren't going to help you.

 

[Mr Moose]

Phil casually port begging.

 

[Mr. PlayStation]

In an interview for journalist Stephen Totilo’s Game File newsletter, Spencer said the decision to bring four Xbox games to other consoles wasn’t intended to make its rivals follow suit.



Despite this, Spencer said he would of course welcome other consoles’ games on Xbox, and noted that it would be beneficial for multiplayer games in particular, where building a large online community is important for a game’s lifespan.

Pot calling the kettle black huh, how does it help the industry by not putting Indiana Jones, Hellblade2,next Doom on PS5?

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

Phil is very mad that some barely talked about Sony published game with very little fanfare before release would have been the biggest hit on Xbox in over a decade.

 

[bender]

 

[dreamstation]

 

[Aion002]

 

[Killjoy-NL]

I mean it helps they have an army of gullible idiots intermixed with paid stooges that push their PR BS far & wide largely with impunity

adamsapple and S Syphon Filter are probably already on it.

 

[twilo99]

He is right.. all GaaS games should be "cross platform" for maximum profit.

Halo multiplayer should be on PlayStation.

 

[GHG]

#SonyToo
#NintendoToo

They are masters at PR. Gotta give em that.

The war on exclusives begins now.

By the end of the year the narrative will be that exclusives are "anti-consumer".

 

[Mister Wolf]

It helps sell Playstations by adding to the catalogue of exclusives.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

I think it should be too. I've got friends on Xbox who I'm sure would love to play it.

I mean, I can't see that happening but never say never. Sony higher ups are looking to increase revenue, what better place to start than release these third party semi exclusives on other platforms?

 

[Little Chicken]

Phil is very mad that some barely talked about Sony published game with very little fanfare before release would have been the biggest hit on Xbox in over a decade.

Palworld

 

[Killjoy-NL]

The war on exclusives begins now.

By the end of the year the narrative will be that exclusives are "anti-consumer".

Lol ikr

Just as expected, exclusives become even more important now. Lol

 

[adamsapple]

adamsapple and S Syphon Filter are probably already on it.

I know you were expecting more, I'm sorry. You'll be ok.

 

[Crispy Gamer]

Doesn't help the industry buying a traditionally 3rd party publisher and making those games exclusive

 

[graywolf323]

The war on exclusives begins now.

By the end of the year the narrative will be that exclusives are "anti-consumer".

same way that third-party exclusives was anti-consumer but buying third-party companies & making their games (previously) exclusive was perfectly fine the amount of gaslighting that comes from the Xbox evangelical base is suffocating

 

[Astray]

Starfield, Redfall, Indiana Jones were being developed for Xbox, PS5, PC. Phil acquired Zenimax and made the decision (unilaterally, apparently) to remove PS5 from that equation. Who does that help in the industry? How does that benefit anyone?

Playstation gamers.

 

[mansoor1980]

“This is not for me, like, some kind of bartering system,” Spencer explained. “We’re doing it for the better of Xbox’s business.”

we know , its begging for free ports of hit IPs

 

[Astray]

The war on exclusives begins now.

By the end of the year the narrative will be that exclusives are "anti-consumer".

So basically the same as 2017ish?

These guys need some new material.

 

[Fake]

What is the mental age of this guy?