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Phil Spencer says he's in favor of 'legal emulation' of games

The head of Xbox wants to work towards a future where old games are as easy to obtain as music and movies.

Forza Horizon 5 has already amassed 4.5 million players, claims Phil Spencer

Playground Games' open world racer already has around 4.5 million players racing around Mexico on PC and Xbox platforms.

Xbox Game Pass isn't coming to Switch or PlayStation anytime soon, says Phil Spencer

Spencer says these are 'closed platforms' that have no interest in having Game Pass, so Xbox is focusing on open platforms that will happily have it.

Phil Spencer: Halo Infinite's 2021 launch window range is narrowed 'down to a few weeks'

Xbox and 343 Industries are still cagey about an actual release date for Halo Infinite just yet, but Phil Spencer says they are close to a target.

Phil Spencer wants to continue making Killer Instinct games

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer expressed an interest in making more Killer Instinct games during a recent interview.

Sony & Xbox join in support of AAPI communities & #StopAsianHate initiative

Following a horrific shooting in Atlanta, Georgia targeting Asian businesses, Sony and Xbox released statements in support of the #StopAsianHate initiative.

Xbox Series X/S launch breaks Microsoft's 24-hour sales record

The new Xbox consoles sold more in a 24-hour span than any before it.

Phil Spencer on the Origins of Xbox Series X

Microsoft's boss of Xbox reveals details behind the origin of the company's next-gen--now current-gen--video game console.

Last One at the Table: Phil Spencer on Inheriting Xbox One and Launching Xbox Series X

The 'Xboss' of Xbox reflects on his early years at Microsoft, the circumstances that led to him volunteering to lead Microsoft's Xbox division, launching a console during a pandemic, and more.

'Bet on Black' is the next Shacknews Long Read, covers history of Xbox and Microsoft's PC games

Get a sneak peek of our biggest Long Read yet ahead of its publication in November.