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[Draugoth]

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has stated that the company failed to deliver on what it showed during last year’s Showcase presentation, but says he’s “very enthusiastic” about this year’s show.

Speaking to Kinda Funny Games’ Xcast podcast, Spencer was asked by Parris Lilly about the previous Xbox Showcase, which took place in June 2022.

Last year, during the Showcase, you had the 12-month plan“, Lilly said. “You didn’t necessarily deliver on all the games…”

No, we didn’t deliver,” Spencer interrupted. “There’s no ‘necessarily’. We didn’t deliver.”

Spencer was then given a list of upcoming games that Lilly said players still don’t know much about despite having been announced long ago, including Avowed, Perfect Dark, Everwild, Fable, State of Decay 3 and Contraband.

Going on to discuss this year’s Showcase, Spencer said: “I’m not going to try to oversell Showcase here, because if I was on the other side watching this it’s like, ‘hey, after Redfall, I’m going to put my hands on the controller and that’s what it’s going to take to prove it to me.’

But that’s not what Showcase is, so I’m very enthusiastic about Showcase. We’re going to announce some things that people haven’t seen, some new games, [and] we’re going to give updates to some of the things that were on your list.

He added:

The other thing that gets me really excited is when I look forward over the next quarters – which has always been my focus, how do we get a big game out every quarter, at quality – that things are lining up finally after some of the slowdown though Covid. I’m tired of talking about that, but I can now see that we’ve got games coming every quarter that I think will surprise and delight our customers.

 

[Jerm411]

Where’s the meme of him saying the same shit for like the last 8 years lol?

 

[lh032]

Todd Howard must be VERY stressful now.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Always next year with team green

I personally am tired of waiting

 

[Dr_Ifto]

Best lineup ever!

 

[Pelta88]

Phil Spencer was more excited about the games he didn't show @ E3 2019

Xbox boss more excited for games that weren't at E3

Phil Spencer is more excited about the unannounced Xbox games currently in the works behind the scenes.

www.tweaktown.com

So his level of enthusiasm is irrelevant to me, personally.

 

[Heisenberg007]

"Hyped!"

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Going on to discuss this year’s Showcase, Spencer said: “I’m not going to try to oversell Showcase here, because if I was on the other side watching this it’s like, ‘hey, after Redfall, I’m going to put my hands on the controller and that’s what it’s going to take to prove it to me.’

There is an interesting snippet from the book about Netflix "No Rules Rules". It goes kinda like this: admitting mistakes will make other increase in their appreciation of you ONLY IF you are a top performer. For people not performing it will - you guessed it - make people have lesser opinion of you, as it validates their views.

Guess which category is Phil Spencer?

 

[DeepEnigma]

2040 - "This will be the year, guys!"

 

[diffusionx]

Of the games on that list, only State of Decay 3 can be reasonably surmised. I don't even know what the point of bringing up Avowed, Fable, Perfect Dark, Stalker 3, Everwild, etc. is anymore. We know nothing about these games, they're totally unknown quantities. This just feels like Xbox fans are being abused and strung along at this point. Like, there is no point to sitting around hoping that Avowed will be good when it comes out whenever. Just get a PS5 and enjoy Spiderman 2.

 

[Kumomeme]

 

[Gaiff]

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 had the same problem. I do have a good feeling about 2023 though. Things will surely change this time.

 

[Riky]

New games, hopefully Gears and the Inxile games. Also updates on the heavy hitters like Avowed and Hellblade 2.
Optimistic.

 

[jm89]

Oh phil. Should have just gone into hiding until the showcase.

 

[ungalo]

Of the games on that list, only State of Decay 3 can be reasonably surmised. I don't even know what the point of bringing up Avowed, Fable, Perfect Dark, Stalker 3, Everwild, etc. is anymore. We know nothing about these games, they're totally unknown quantities. This just feels like Xbox fans are being abused and strung along at this point. Like, there is no point to sitting around hoping that Avowed will be good when it comes out whenever. Just get a PS5 and enjoy Spiderman 2.

What do we know about States of Decay 3 ? Except that the higher ups left the studio and the team doesn't know what to do.

Avowed will launch before SoD 3 i think. Fable has flighting test. And Stalker showed several gameplay videos.

 

[graywolf323]

he says this exact same thing every freaking year…

 

[Riky]

Also hopefully updates on Contraband, Indiana Jones and whatever id are working on, hopefully a Quake reboot.

 

[Bernoulli]

*second half of 2023 is our year

 

[XXL]

2040 - "This will be the year, guys!"

This meme kills me.

 

[Ansphn]

I'm just glad I was able to sell my Series X for some profit before it completely tanks.

 

[LordCBH]

“2017 is going to be an exciting year for xbox!”
“2018 is going to be an exciting year for Xbox!”
“2019….”
“2020…”
“2021…”
“2022…”
“2023…?”

Maybe one day. Maybe.

 

[Three]

I bet the showcase has a lot of third party stuff this year too. Just to reinforce that Phil spencer Pinocchio meme. Influencers would then bend themselves into a pretzel how those are now great deals as they get MS money to make a better quality game or something.

 

[AJUMP23]

Starfield is coming.



So is Forza

 

[Gaiff]

New games, hopefully Gears and the Inxile games. Also updates on the heavy hitters like Avowed and Hellblade 2.
Optimistic.

He said he was sorry for beating me and pushing me down the stairs for the 5th time. I'm sure he means it and won't do it again.

This is you.

 

[feynoob]

No, we didn’t deliver,” Spencer interrupted. “There’s no ‘necessarily’. We didn’t deliver.”

Geez, that is brutal.
Guy is not feeling well.

 

[feynoob]

I bet the showcase has a lot of third party stuff this year too. Just to reinforce that Phil spencer Pinocchio meme. Influencers would then bend themselves into a pretzel how those are now great deals as they get MS money to make a better quality game or something.

If he does the opposite, what do you reckon your avatar would be?

P.s. I can ask Ass of Can Whooping to make some for you.

 

[legacy24]

I'm just glad I was able to sell my Series X for some profit before it completely tanks.

yup sold mine last year and went PC, had some newbie PC struggles but I like it now

 

[InterMusketeer]

Xbox fans are the battered housewives of gaming.

 

[saintjules]

Lol, why are we creating multiple threads about the same podcast? Can't we just have one megathread?

 

[Gudji]

Oh it's that time again.

 

[DrFigs]

do we really need a thread on every statement he made in the interview?

 

[skyfall]

He really hyped up this event, it's gonna be something special

 

[Tommi84]

Next year!! It always is 'next year

 

[kriolo]

The Boy Who Cried Wolf - Wikipedia

 

[Sleepwalker]

If phil spencer was a football fan I'm 99.9% im sure he supported liverpool from the 90s till 2020.

Next year is our year, every year

 

[Fbh]

The team working overtime to make CGI trailers for games that just got the green light and will be releasing in 6-7 years.... maybe.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

I'm just glad I was able to sell my Series X for some profit before it completely tanks.

I mean, I sold it/traded it for 300€ at GameStop and I'm not even mad, at least I was able to get a system that I actually enjoy and - you know - that actually has games.

I'll just say this : I had all Xboxes starting from the OG, this is the last time though that I buy one of their consoles, there's just...no vision nor any "magic" anymore behind their products and games.

I'm just incredibly disappointed, both with their output, failed promises and the bad investment that I made (I must have spent more than 500€ on games these past 2 years).

Never again

 

[Lucifers Beard]

I seem to remember them saying that every game showed would release in the next year. Where is Hollow Knight?

 

[Horseganador]

This year is the good one

 

[digoutyoursoul]

If phil spencer was a football fan I'm 99.9% im sure he supported liverpool from the 90s till 2020.

Next year is our year, every year

He’s a Chelsea fan

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Posted in the other thread but more appropriate here

I’m really conflicted if we should be excited or depressed for the upcoming game showcase on Xbox

Phil has been saying for a decade how exciting each year is. However, he was very reserved in this interview

It may just be that Phil doesn’t understand what a good game or showcase actually is I honestly am starting to think that’s the case. Redfall was his mic drop reveal two years ago.

But if he’s already trying to downplay the hype, maybe he’s just clueless and actually does have great content to show and just doesn’t know it?

A showcase that featured 4-6 Hi Fi Rush quality reveals would beat anything they’ve done this past decade

 

[kyussman]

Hopefully they'll just have Justin Bieber or someone up on stage to at least make it a decent watch.

 

[kyussman]

Posted in the other thread but more appropriate here

I’m really conflicted if we should be excited or depressed for the upcoming game showcase on Xbox

Phil has been saying for a decade how exciting each year is. However, he was very reserved in this interview

It may just be that Phil doesn’t understand what a good game or showcase actually is I honestly am starting to think that’s the case. Redfall was his mic drop reveal two years ago.

But if he’s already trying to downplay the hype, maybe he’s just clueless and actually does have great content to show and just doesn’t know it?

A showcase that featured 4-6 Hi Fi Rush quality reveals would beat anything they’ve done this past decade

The thing is they have so many fucking games in development......how can this not be a slam dunk showing.I don't know man,this interview has given me a headache,lol.

 

[Sleepwalker]

He’s a Chelsea fan

Makes sense considering the acquisition policy.

 

[Disco Dave]

I'm literally creaming my Calvin's at the thought of a new controller colour.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

The thing is they have so many fucking games in development......how can this not be a slam dunk showing.I don't know man,this interview has given me a headache,lol.

On paper, showing Everwild, Avowed, Perfect Dark, Fable, Hellblade should be all they need to have a great show

Not to mention whatever future plans for Halo MP or The Coalition

But maybe we’ll go another year without seeing any fucking thing

 

[Demon2blades]

Oh fuck off Phil ..... I'm willing to be proved wrong though we'll see .

 

[FrankWza]

 

[Riky]

Will be seeing some of these and new games announced, looking forward to it.

 

[skit_data]

Oh it's that time again.

Spring is here!
The bees are starting to buzz
The leaves are starting to fill the trees
Phil Spencer proclaims this years E3 showcase will be their best ever for realz this time, pinky swear

I’m no poet but hey, I tried