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Xbox Could Become Less Relevant If It Doesn't Thrive In Mobile, Phil Spencer Says
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Heisenberg007
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We already know Phil's and Xbox's true plans ... it is mobile gaming.
Phil even talked about scrapping the current Xbox division and just erecting a new mobile gaming company with Microsoft leaders in internal leaked emails.
Phil even talked about scrapping the current Xbox division and just erecting a new mobile gaming company with Microsoft leaders in internal leaked emails.
Krappadizzle
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I don't see the two most "relevant" competitors (Sony, Nintendo) worrying much about that
While this is true, both Nintendo and Sony had a bigger presence in mobile than MS before acquiring ABK.I don't see the two most "relevant" competitors (Sony, Nintendo) worrying much about that
MS has probably leap frogged both now with King and CoD Mobile.
mansoor1980
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i thought sony was the real threat to xbox
DryvBy
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Microsoft has tried their hand in that pot for a bit too, but they just suck at it.
Honestly I'm shocked how Candy Crush is even a thing that makes money. What are people paying for?
SimTourist
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Spencer jumps around from one thing to another like a headless chicken. That's the problem with Xbox - no long term strategy, no commitment, no consumer trust.
TheRedRiders
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Killjoy-NL
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He said the same thing a year ago:
www.videogameschronicle.com
They will become irrelevant regardless of mobile presence.
Phil Spencer says the Xbox business will become ‘untenable’ if it remains ‘irrelevant’ on mobile | VGC
The Xbox boss claims the Activision Blizzard deal is primarily about Candy Crush…
www.videogameschronicle.com
They will become irrelevant regardless of mobile presence.
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GHG
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Sad times when you've got to resort to stanning for candy crush.
From Halo to Candy Crush, what a turn of events.
CeeJay
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Phil has raised the stakes and sold Satya a promise. Now the time is on the clock for him to deliver!
It's interesting how unless you knew, you would never associate King with Activision with Blizzard, they all have a distinct identity and aesthetic and you don't see them crossing over with each other. Xbox always seems to be keen to do the opposite, cross promotional stuff using their IP with other games they own and also with other companies such as fast food, clothing, accessories, TV, Sports etc. In a way, King does well in the mobile space because it's not associated with its sister companies. You just know that MS are going to be shouting it from the rooftops that they own these entities and you can bet that Steve and Master Chief are going to be making guest appearances in the mobile games and we are going to see mobile game perks appearing in Xbox whilst they try to increase engagement and monetisation across the board.
It's interesting how unless you knew, you would never associate King with Activision with Blizzard, they all have a distinct identity and aesthetic and you don't see them crossing over with each other. Xbox always seems to be keen to do the opposite, cross promotional stuff using their IP with other games they own and also with other companies such as fast food, clothing, accessories, TV, Sports etc. In a way, King does well in the mobile space because it's not associated with its sister companies. You just know that MS are going to be shouting it from the rooftops that they own these entities and you can bet that Steve and Master Chief are going to be making guest appearances in the mobile games and we are going to see mobile game perks appearing in Xbox whilst they try to increase engagement and monetisation across the board.
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
Again we think Microsoft will buy steam and the deck giving Nintendo a taste of their own medicine.
Chuck Berry
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Less?
Like even more less?
Like even more less?
GHG
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Which is something everyone who games on these platforms should outright reject.
systemr123
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Yes, he was to busy playing Vampire Survivors to learn anything new.
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Taur007
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You'd be surprised how many people/kids cluelessly purchase these "point packs" and such
Negotiator101
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OP the title is not what he said, don't make stuff up.
Negotiator101
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Reading comprehension is not your strong suit I see.
DenchDeckard
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The only way is up for Xbox and Big Philly cheese steak!
Duchess
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A number of years back, people were asking online if paying for more lives in Candy Crush was considered cheating.
No, it's not cheating, it's outright stupidity.
As far as I'm aware, the game artificially hikes the difficulty as you play, until levels are near-impossible to finish, due to the time limit. The difficulty will creep back down over the days that follow. Or if you buy more lives.
bitbydeath
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That’s the article title, the OP didn’t make it up. The title looks to be based off the below quote.
Unable to plot the future of Xbox without mobile. If anything that title appears to be a bit lenient.
Negotiator101
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He never said that, really going with this nonsense are you? Just like in the acquisition thread?
bitbydeath
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The quote is directly from the website too.
Edit: Not sure what you’re referring to with the acquisition thread, are you OK?
Reach out if you want to chat/blow off steam, always here for my fellow gaffers.
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ByWatterson
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We really, unironically need a thread just for whenever Phil opens his mouth.
DryvBy
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That's really dumb. I'd just play Tetris.
TheGodfather07
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Xbox is a console Phil. What's mobile got to do with it. Consoles thrive by delivering CONTENT on a consistent basis. Surely you can do that now with the 50 first party studios?
chromatic9
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Mobile is a much bigger market so any gaming platform should be looking at it.
There could become a time when phones are powerful enough to where any extra power from a dedicated console is less compelling and they will use their phones on a big screen or just game exclusively on a phone or similar.
There could become a time when phones are powerful enough to where any extra power from a dedicated console is less compelling and they will use their phones on a big screen or just game exclusively on a phone or similar.
Negotiator101
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There is literally no quote which says "Xbox could become less relevant if it doesn't thrive in mobile" It's just not there
This is the quote "if you're going to continue to be relevant in gaming at a global scale, you're going to have to find a way to be relevant on the largest platform, which is mobile," This is literally a sweeping statement about gaming in general, no mention of Xbox which is separate to that. I was referring to you being wrong with everything you said there and again here.
I'm alright thanks buddy
Talk about having a high opinion of yourself 
ChorizoPicozo
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Wise words Phil, tell me more I want to sleep
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