Xbox's Phil Spencer considered Nintendo as a potential acquisition, stating that it would be a good move for both companies, although he acknowledged the difficulty in securing Nintendo and the unlikelihood of a hostile takeover.
Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer considered acquiring Nintendo a "career moment" and believed it was Microsoft's best bet for consumer relevance in gaming, however, previous attempts to acquire Nintendo were met with laughter and resistance.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer expressed optimism about Xbox's superior hardware, software, and services compared to PlayStation 5 in leaked emails from 2020, despite Xbox's historical struggle in console sales.
Jim Ryan, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, is retiring after four years in the position, leading to a shakeup in leadership as PlayStation 5 achieves record-breaking sales and Sony focuses on blockbuster games, with Sony Group Corporation President Hiroki Totoki taking on the role of interim CEO.
Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, expresses his desire for someone within Xbox Game Studios to create a new Hexen game and emphasizes the importance of passionate teams working on older franchises in order to deliver the best results.
Microsoft's Xbox boss Phil Spencer has expressed caution about the immediate impact of the company's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but is open to exploring new game ideas and potentially bringing back titles like Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk.
