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[Draugoth]

Xbox's Phil Spencer is pleased with progress towards regulatory approval of the Activision deal, wants more cross-console play and fewer exclusives.

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Phil Spencer tells Bloomberg he is seeing progress towards the Acti/Blizz deal approval "I will say the discussions we've been having seem positive" Also hopes for more cross-play among platforms & thinks we'll see fewer exclusive titles in the future. He says expects that console games are something "we're just going to see less and less of" in the future,

(This article is just an excerpt from an interview for Bloomberg Studio 1.0 which will be broadcast 9PM New York time)

 

[adamsapple]

Good. Let's get this done within calendar 2022 folks.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[Skifi28]

Thanks for the update Phil, I was worried there for a second.

 

[solidus12]

Get it done, and then move on to get Ubisoft and EA

 

[AmuroChan]

Sooner the better. I want to cash out on my ATVI call options.

 

[Represent.]

Terrible news all around, but oh well.

 

[Sosokrates]

It should be noted that he's referring to console exclusives not exclusives between Xbox and PlayStation, because without platform exclusives it's going to be hard to draw consumers to there platform and services.

 

[mansoor1980]

with SAUDI backing it will succeed 100 percent

 

[Topher]

Fewer exclusives all around?

 

[Banjo64]

Always makes me laugh reading about the US and Unions but seeing the way the UK public are getting twisted over the trains maybe I shouldn’t be laughing at all.

 

[Jaybe]

He says expects that console games are something "we're just going to see less and less of" in the future,

Interesting they are dropping 70B with lower expectations of output.

 

[DeepEnigma]

He says expects that console games are something "we're just going to see less and less of" in the future,

 

[Pelta88]

When he's talking about fewer exclusives he must be talking about XBOX

Everything Playsation execs have said show a commitment to differentiate their console via exclusives. And I don't see that changing.

Sony Has More Than 25 PS5 Exclusives in Development, And Almost Half Are New IP

"Big, small, different genres"

www.pushsquare.com

 

[Sirolf]

Phil Spencer tells Bloomberg he is seeing progress towards the Acti/Blizz deal approval "I will say the discussions we've been having seem positive" Also hopes for more cross-play among platforms & thinks we'll see fewer exclusive titles in the future. He says expects that console games are something "we're just going to see less and less of" in the future,

Mmmh?? This is not written like that in the article.
He said "Console exclusives" not "Console Games"

 

[The_Mike]

To be honest I can't wait to get this deal done so all the conspiracy people can get to the next big thing.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

Sooner the better. I want to cash out on my ATVI call options.

I don't get why the share price refuses to budge much higher than $80... the market must be seeing something but I really have no idea what it could be.

 

[tmlDan]

Can we just not have any more threads on this until the deal closes or doesn't.

These threads just end in arguments lol

 

[Goalus]

Get it done, and then move on to get Ubisoft and EA

Take Two is the only big one left that would make sense. Maybe the ongoing crisis will take down their market cap to a degree that MS can snag them for pocket money.

 

[Punished Miku]

"The deal seems to be going well. "
- Phil Spencer

Meanwhile in the comment thread:

 

[Dolodolo]

Phil Spencer talks a lot.
It's time for him to release games that will compete with Sony's blockbusters, and not tell another tale about the proximity of players and other nonsense.

 

[adamsapple]

"The deal seems to be going well. "
- Phil Spencer

Meanwhile in the comment thread:

Too right, mate.

with SAUDI backing it will succeed 100 percent

 

[Ozriel]

Terrible news all around, but oh well.

Excellent news for me as a Gamepass subscriber and consumer.

Phil Spencer talks a lot.
It's time for him to release games that will compete with Sony's blockbusters, and not tell another tale about the proximity of players and other nonsense.

He was asked a question about the acquisition. Why would he use that to announce and release games? What a weird comment.

When he's talking about fewer exclusives he must be talking about XBOX

Everything Playsation execs have said show a commitment to differentiate their console via exclusives. And I don't see that changing.

http://[URL]https://www.pushsquare....ves_in_development_and_almost_half_are_new_ip

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The full quote indicates he’s talking about games exclusive to one device. And he’s right. Not only will Microsoft games show up on PC and cloud streaming, but many of Sony’s exclusives - including most of the ones you cite - will also be coming to PC.

Simple.

 

[solidus12]

Take Two is the only big one left that would make sense. Maybe the ongoing crisis will take down their market cap to a degree that MS can snag them for pocket money.

They will eventually snag SIE, since Sony is broke and can’t afford to compete

 

[Dolodolo]

He was asked a question about the acquisition. Why would he use that to announce and release games? What a weird comment.

Nobody cares about his marketing skills.
Everyone wonders why they don't have a single AAA game from their teams in their subscription this year.

People are interested in games that were shown two years ago using CGI, and it is not clear when they will be shown next.

This is what normal people are interested in, not some deal that will be approved anyway.

 

[Goalus]

Mmmh?? This is not written like that in the article.
He said "Console exclusives" not "Console Games"

Yep.
He doesn't want to be too mean towards Sony. With great power comes great responsibility.

 

[legacy24]

fewer exclusives? has this guy lost his mind, we don't have a single one this year and he's already talking about fewer ones in the future

 

[adamsapple]

This is what normal people are interested in, not some deal that will be approved anyway.

He was asked a question and he answered it.

 

[Ozriel]

Nobody cares about his marketing skills.
Everyone wonders why they don't have a single AAA game from their teams in their subscription this year.

People are interested in games that were shown two years ago using CGI, and it is not clear when they will be shown next.

This is what normal people are interested in, not some deal that will be approved anyway.

You realize that forums threads have titles, right? and you could see before clicking in that this was about the acquisition?

Why then are you trolling?

Everyone wonders why they don't have a single AAA game from their teams in their subscription this year.

Nah, it’s just you. Everyone else knows it’s because two AAA games got delayed to 2023.

But you aren’t subscribed to Gamepass, so one wonders why you’re this concerned.

 

[Goalus]

He was asked a question and he answered it.

His post history reveals why he is "concerned".

 

[adamsapple]

While Microsoft is focused on completing the Activision acquisition, Spencer said he remains on the hunt for more content whether by investing in new games, partnerships or further deals. Xbox wants to add content and creators in the regions of the globe where it's less strong.

"I'm always thinking about things that add to our capability," he said. "Even though we've worked on our geographic expansion, I'd still say we have too many of our creators in places that are our traditional markets."

Papa Phil wants more acquisitions outside of US/EU.

Time to bring Capcom into the family.

 

[CheeseCake]

the fewer exclusives part could have been its own thread...

 

[Punished Miku]

the fewer exclusives part could have been its own thread...

It's not typed correctly. He's talking about fewer titles exclusive to one device. Currently Xbox basically already has zero games on just one device since they're on cloud and PC. So he's basically saying we're going to see less of that from everyone else, meaning Sony and third party publishers. And that's pretty much exactly what we're seeing. He's just describing what is happening with other companies.

Then he says he wants to get more content for Xbox from other countries/regions besides the west.

And he thinks the deal is going well with Activision so far.

That's about it. Not a lot of news. Just the same stuff he's said before.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

When he's talking about fewer exclusives he must be talking about XBOX

Everything Playsation execs have said show a commitment to differentiate their console via exclusives. And I don't see that changing.

http://[URL]https://www.pushsquare....ves_in_development_and_almost_half_are_new_ip

[/URL]

I guarantee you that the vast majority of these 25 games won't be PS5 exclusives.

 

[adamsapple]

the fewer exclusives part could have been its own thread...

Draugoth

OP needs to edit it because its edited very misleadingly, this is the full quote, he's talking about fewer console exclusives and more cross play between the consoles.

Spencer, who has pledged to make Call of Duty available for the rival Sony PlayStation at least for some period of time, said the idea of games made exclusively for one device "is something we're just going to see less and less of."

Maybe you happen in your household to buy an Xbox and I buy a PlayStation and our kids want to play together and they can't because we bought the wrong piece of plastic to plug into our television," he said. "We really love to be able to bring more players in reducing friction, making people feel safe, secure when they're playing, allowing them to find their friends, play with their friends, regardless of what device — I think in the long run that is good for this industry. And maybe in the short run, there's some people in some companies that don't love it. But I think as we get over the hump and see where this industry can continue to grow, it proves out to be true."

 

[DaedalusGrim]

Fewer exclusives all around?

He says that whilst making a bunch of 3rd party stuff exclusive and also buying a billion timed exclusives a year.

 

[Leyasu]

When he's talking about fewer exclusives he must be talking about XBOX

Everything Playsation execs have said show a commitment to differentiate their console via exclusives. And I don't see that changing.

http://[URL]https://www.pushsquare....ves_in_development_and_almost_half_are_new_ip

[/URL]

Other platforms including pc, mobile and streaming directly through your tv. But, there will always be exclusives to each ecosystem.

Neither Sony nor Microsoft are going 100% 3rd party

 

[Leyasu]

the fewer exclusives part could have been its own thread...

Oh it will be in a minute. Then 20 pages of nonsense will ensue

 

[Sosokrates]

with SAUDI backing it will succeed 100 percent

Is that gif real? I wonder with a certain amount of money if every woman would prostitute themselves.

 

[adamsapple]

Is that gif real? I wonder with a certain amount of money if every woman would prostitute themselves.

Bruh, women, men anyone would prostitute themselves for a certain amount of money. Arab money.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

The more studios and IP Microsoft has under their belt, the more value I get as a GamePass subscriber. Can't wait to have most of my gaming fixes transition under one roof.

 

[Infamy v1]

[Bloomberg] Phil Spencer on exclusivity on one device (i.e., now we have console, PC, mobile, xCloud): "is something we’re just going to see less and less of"​

Fanboys: pffffff fewer games on Xbox hehe

 

[Beer Baelly]

 

[JLB]

I mean, of course. Isnt even Sony expanding a PC division?

 

[DeepEnigma]

I mean, of course. Isnt even Sony expanding a PC division?

Yes, and it's great.

What does this have to do with Sony?

 

[Punished Miku]

Yes, and it's great.

What does this have to do with Sony?

Xbox already puts all their games on multiple devices. Spencer is basically commenting on what everyone else is doing as an industry collectively; Sony and third party publishers. Xbox already has zero device exclusives.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Xbox already puts all their games on multiple devices. Spencer is basically commenting on what everyone else is doing as an industry collectively; Sony and third party publishers. Xbox already has zero device exclusives.

Cool.

My original gif comment was more how this thread will go based off what was in the OP. If y'all want to war about it, the gifs were apt due to knowing how these threads always go on here. Especially with a "Phil or Jim says"

 

[adamsapple]

Yes, and it's great.

What does this have to do with Sony?

Spoiler

 

[Wohc]

Go Phil go and include wow into Game Pass Ultimate.

 

[SlimySnake]

Fewer exclusives. lmao. Rich coming from a man who paid $8 billion to make Starfield exclusive.