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[klodeckel]

*EDIT*
Okay, I need to admit that this experiment did not work out here. We now have about 100 responses and only a few actually respond to the statements I wrote about. I think the most people in here did not read what I was saying.

It was just my intention to actually add some more discussable value here - something different, more comprehensive than the usual "sell me on console XY" threads and two-sentence posts. I tried to use simple facts in combination with my own opinion on these things - and an interesting, overstating heading to heat up discussions.

But that's okay, I probably chose the wrong format. That's because I like to do things in Photoshop. That's all!

And at least I created a funny thread - even tho at own my cost But that's okay! It was worth the try

 

[Beer Monkey]

That first interview.

 

[Mononoke]

He's been a factor in turning around the Xbox One's branding problems as well as MS's messaging. Still, I can't help but think Exclusive deals like Tomb Raider are counter active to what they've been trying to do to repair their image.

 

[teiresias]

So glad you put the NeoGAF logo on the graphic, just one logo down from the Xbox One logo, so people can know this is how everyone on the forum feels and not just you, and to be aware of the forum's endorsement. Thanks.

 

[xxracerxx]

That second sentence.

"However, they all happened under his leadership and he was involved in some form."

I am sure he was also involved in some form with all the blunders.

I like the guy and think he has a great personality/relationship with the consumers (which XBO needs right now), I just think the Spencer-effect stuff is a little heavy.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

So glad you put the NeoGAF logo on the graphic, just one logo down from the Xbox One logo, so people can know this is how everyone on the forum feels and not just you, and to be aware of the forum's endorsement. Thanks.

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The OP, I don't even.

 

[SwiftDeath]

I actually quite like Spencer, he's always been pretty good on twitter

My only issue is I don't know how much of what's happened can solely be attributed to Spencer being in charge. Xbox as a brand and XB1 as a console has made great strides in the last 6 months but again it's hard to attribute it to a single person

 

[nckillthegrimace]

Why did you feel the need to make this an image?

 

[nynt9]

I mean, it says on his bio on Xbox.com that he was the one who arranged the $400m NFL/TV deals so I don't get why people are treating him like a messiah for massive change.

 

[GeoramA]

Was this a school project or something?

 

[Brannon]

Why did you feel the need to make this an image?

It's an xbone reddit meme.

They were supposed to be jokes!

 

[bananafactory]

I think Microsoft has done pretty good with the Xbox lately but good god in heaven was that image necessary?

 

[Canis lupus]

I like Spencer, but I was expecting him to improve the first party studio line up, not continue to buy outside exclusives.

 

[Dee Dah Dave]

He's off to a good start in my books, especially considering the initial mess. Next years E3 is where I will give him my first real assessment.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Not taking anything from Phil cause I respect him dearly but a lot of these were in motion before Phil was appointed. That said, it is possible he is/was responsible for a lot of it and I'm glad he was put in charge of Xbox division. It was a laughing stock and it's glory has been (almost) restored, so hats off to Phil for managing it well.

 

[DJIzana]

Initially I was actually considering Xbox over Sony. Now? Never. No chance... Sony and Wii U are my go to platforms because that's where all the good Japanese games will be.

 

[TeRey09]

I mean, it says on his bio on Xbox.com that he was the one who arranged the $400m NFL/TV deals so I don't get why people are treating him like a messiah for massive change.

The NFL deal was a bad thing?

 

[RedNumberFive]

I don't understand the unhealthy relationship some of you have with this man.

 

[rrc1594]

Let me get my popcorn

 

[Eknots]

Why did you feel the need to make this an image?

Everything has to be an infographic these days, were you not aware?

Also "Phil Spencer effect" ........really?

 

[nckillthegrimace]

Everything has to be an infographic these days, were you not aware?

But it's just text! There's no graphs or anything!

 

[ZeroMaverick]

I didn't want an Xbox One until Phil Came in. Now about 2% of me wants one. Keep working, Phil. You'll get me there eventually.

Not "/s"

 

[npa189]

The leadership shake up has done wonders for the platform, the focus on games and the announcement of the master chief collection totally reversed my opinion on the brand. The announcement of a kinectless SKU sealed the deal for me, having the choice to pay or not for that camera shows that someone there is actually listening to the people who actually buy these things.

 

[TeRey09]

I don't understand the unhealthy relationship some of you have with this man.

I feel the same with Mark Cerny.

 

[xxracerxx]

Everything has to be an infographic these days, were you not aware?

It's not 2012 anymore.

 

[marthurstewart]

i cringed

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

I feel the same with Mark Cerny.

No one can shit on Cerny. No one.

 

[Superflat]

Best thing that happened with XB1 is revising the XBOX Gold model, so kudos for finally making that happen.

There are times where I think Phil Spencer is a cool guy, but hearing him talk around the exclusivity of TR in multiple interviews (while sounding like the victim, "I DON'T OWN IT THEREFORE I CAN'T TALK ABOUT IT, EVEN THOUGH I CLEARLY JUST MADE A DEAL AND WANT TO BE OBTUSE ABOUT IT") was a riot and painted him as a typical PR mouthpiece again.

 

[Nephtes]

I like Phil Spencer. I don't necessarily agree with everything he's done, but he's leaps and bounds better than Mattrick.

Spencer is a suit, but he doesn't come across like one... Which is more than I can say for some of the Sony execs and other Microsoft execs...

 

[Guevara]

Imagine the psyche of the kind of person that would put something like this together.

 

[teiresias]

But it's just text! There's no graphs or anything!

Not only that, but there's unlinkable urls in the graphic too. That's definitely genius, as studies have shown as you write or type something by hand you remember it better, therefore, typing in urls to ostensibly good Xbox news will make you retain better thoughts about Xbox.

I also love how a desperate move of offering a Kinect-less Xbox One is listed under "Offering More Choices for Fans". I swear, I hope the OP was hired as a freelancer to produce this.

 

[Grimsen]

Does this mean I need to get an XBONE to retain my membership?

 

[foxtrot3d]

Why did you feel the need to make this an image?

Everything has to be an infographic these days, were you not aware?

Also "Phil Spencer effect" ........really?

Let the hate flow through you.

 

[orochi91]

I haven't cringed this hard since FF13-2.

The GAF logo at the end :'D

 

[AmuroChan]

I like Spencer and think he's the right guy for the job. The only blemish IMO is the Tomb Raider move which I don't think helped MS's public image.

 

[Cess007]

That second sentence.

"However, they all happened under his leadership and he was involved in some form."

I am sure he was also involved in some form with all the blunders.

I like the guy and think he has a great personality/relationship with the consumers (which XBO needs right now), I just think the Spencer-effect stuff is a little heavy.

I like Spencer, from all the (former) Xbox One team he always looked to me like the more sensible of all of them. But some people really like to pretend that he wasn't there pushing the original vision of the Xbox one and that several of those changes on the list would have happened no matter who was head of the Xbox division.

That said, i still think he is the best thing has happened to the Xbox One since the reveal.

 

[curb]

The NFL deal was a bad thing?

If you think that the money could have gone to fund game development, then yes?

I feel the same with Mark Cerny.

Throw Shuhei Yoshida in there as well. I think there's too much exec worship floating around.

Spoiler

I know Cerny was on contract.

It's okay to like these people but seriously, they're just people.

 

[NullPointer]

The Xbox Live Gold changes and Forza 5's overhaul of the economy and handling of DLC were the two factors that got me to pull the trigger on the Xbox. (so, a high-five to Turn 10 and Phil)

Since then I've been optimistic, but still think the Tomb Raider exclusivity was a shit deal that rightfully blew up in their faces. They need new IP and new installments of their staples, not moneyhats of existing multiplatform titles.

Still, without Phil Spencer and the change that he signaled I think its pretty certain the Xbox would be hurting far more right now.

 

[klodeckel]

So glad you put the NeoGAF logo on the graphic, just one logo down from the Xbox One logo, so people can know this is how everyone on the forum feels and not just you, and to be aware of the forum's endorsement. Thanks.

Okay, deleted them. I understand what you are saying Thanks. On the other hand, I clearly stated twice that this is just my opinion

Why did you feel the need to make this an image?

I could've simply write it down, yes. But I like to do things in Photoshop.

 

[StoopKid]

i cringed

.

 

[Nzyme32]

How do we know this is all the doing a Phil Spencer and no one else, and thus if it is his affect? Furthermore how do you know if he was/wasn't involved in other things that have been negative both prior and within this 6 month period? It just seem weird to me that you can just associate all of this with Phil and not the chunk of other people their and of course Satya. I don't even know if any of it is knowable

 

[Rebel Leader]

NVM

 

[KefkaPalazzo]

Our savior, our savior...

But seriously, he's done a fine job. It may not catch up to Sony and the PS4, but the state of the Xbox brands looks much better than it did 6 months ago.

 

[Ricky Ricardo]

Imagine the psyche of the kind of person that would put something like this together.

LOL, how is this worse than the folk who compose those INANE infographics about "exclusives" for List Warz™

 

[Blablurn]

Without him MS would be far away from Sony probably. He definitely helped them to come back.

Did they make me more interested in the console though? Absolutely not.

 

[Auctopus]

They are in a whole lot better position than they were during last year, that's for sure.

Though I can't help feeling that every move they make out of 'good will' is just "please forget that we had those horrible ideas last year."

Probably just me though.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Spencer brought us D4.

He's a god in my eyes. He can no longer do any wrong...unless he doesn't fund more seasons of D4. Then he's as bad as Mattrick.

 

[ProvenDeadly]

Ill never understand people who get mad at someone for making a business deal that will help his business. Or the people that act like because he spent 2.5 billion on Minecraft that the money could of been on "starting up new studios" Microsoft is made of money, do you really think he has a budget?

He's been awesome so far. He's not a mouthpiece at all.

 

[fedexpeon]

My eyes...why did you pick such a horrible text layout and dark green background.

 

[foxtrot3d]

NVM

He also wasn't in charge at the time...

EDIT: Nice with that quick edit