Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, recently described the progress of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard as in a “positive” direction as the company awaits regulatory approval for the deal that will give it ownership of popular franchises such as call of Duty aDR world of cans. He also believes we’re likely to see console exclusives playing a “less and less” role in the future. The comments come after Xbox recently acquired Bethesda Softworks – which much-anticipated upcoming games will be like Sternenfeld And the The Sixth Sheikh Manuscripts Xbox exclusive – and trying to end the Activision deal mentioned above.
in Preview of the interview With BloombergEmily Chang is scheduled to air tonight Bloomberg Studio 1.0.2 update At 9:00 p.m. ET, Phil Spencer addressed a variety of topics, including the company’s recent moves Acquisition of Activision BlizzardProof Activision’s documented culture of sexual harassmentThat union efforts look at activityand how he thinks the concept of exclusivity itself will go the way of the dinosaur.
Commenting on Xbox’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Spencer said that while he’s never struck a “$70 billion deal,” he’s optimistic things are going according to plan. Team Green recently went on a shopping spree and bought Bethesda, the company that has produced legendary titles like Sheikh-Manuskripte series and conversation drops He continues before targeting it cod Publisher. Spencer also believes that the experience is that players can’t play the same games online because they “bought the wrong piece of plastic to ship.” [the] “Television” is an outdated term I vowed to keep it call of Duty As a multi-platform title At least for a while, he says in the new interview:
“We’re really excited to be able to bring more players on board to reduce friction, make people feel safer to play, allow them to find their friends and play with their friends regardless of device – I think.” , in the long run this is good for us the industry.”
Spencer spoke about making people feel safe and secure, also explaining that he believes Activision Blizzard is “committed” to improving the company’s miserable reputation for sexual harassment. suggesting that he knows some of the “studio heads” at Activision Blizzard “well” and that “some of them [are] Former Xbox Members,” commented that they are committed to the “journey” of addressing systemic issues surrounding sexual assault and harassment in the workplace.
The full interview is scheduled to air later tonight, potentially providing additional context for Spencer’s comments, including wanting more content for Xbox.