Phil Spencer takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The chosen one who will lead us from the dark land of Mattrick, Phil Spencer himself has taken the ALS ice bucket challenge after being nominated by Minecraft creator, Markus 'Notch' Persson. For those of you that don't know, the ALS ice bucket challenge gives those nominated an ultimatum; donate…
7 Things We Don’t Want At E3
Every E3 we salivate feverishly at what the many wonders of the Electronic Entertainment Expo will bring us, which makes it all the more disappointing when the big hitters such as Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony deliver a big fat stinker or bore us to death. Based on our expectations for…
Microsoft have no Gears of War Title in the Pipeline
In an interview with Kotaku Phil Spencer, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Studios commented that, among several developments for the Xbox One console one aspect he cannot guarantee is the exclusivity of Gears of War to Microsoft consoles. This is due to the fact that the franchise belongs in full to Epic Games, who…
Xbox One Confirmed for a Japanese Release In 2014
It was really a matter of time but today, in an interview with Famitsu.com Phil Spencer confirmed that Microsoft's Xbox One console will hit Japanese shores. A release date has not been confirmed, but we do know that the console will be released in 2014. Spencer confirms these details, "The release…
Microsoft’s Gamescom Showcase Event Date Revealed
Microsoft have revealed that they will be hosting a Showcase Event at Gamescom 2013 on August 20th. Amongst other things, Microsoft will reveal more about their self-publishing policies for Xbox One. Microsoft corporate vice presidents Phil Spencer and Phil Harrison, pictured below, will be the event's co-hosts, which will take place at…