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Xbox fans recently found themselves further disappointed over an interview with Xbox chief, Phil Spencer, after last night’s Gamescom Opening Night Live. In the interview, Spencer addressed questions about the upcomingIndiana Jonesand The Great Circle, which is now set to be released on PlayStation 5 next year.
This news was particularly frustrating for Xbox fans, who had hoped the game would be an exclusive title that could strengthen the console’s position in the market. Spencer’s response, however, left many feeling unsatisfied as he deflected the issue rather than directly addressing concerns.
Phil Spencer’s Response and the Sega Comparison
Replying to a tweet by Tom Warren on X, fans have pointed out that Spencer’s comments during the interview at Gamescom did little to ease their concerns regarding this. Instead of addressing the issue directly, he spoke about broader changes in the gaming industry, which many felt was a way of avoiding the real question.
He said nothing to nothing.It should follow Sega’s example and be transparent and direct and prevent people from buying a console destined to die.
This has only added to the frustration, with some fansaccusing Spencer of failing to deliver on promisesand taking the easy way out.
This latest development has led to growing concerns among fans about the future of Xbox as a console brand. People are starting to wonder if it might eventually follow in Sega’s footsteps, transitioning from a console manufacturer to focusing primarily on publishing and software, not hardware.
This worry is not unfounded, given the recent strategic moves that seem to signal a shift away from prioritizing exclusive content, a factor that many believe is crucial for a console’s success, and if Microsoft wants to directly compete with PlayStation.
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The publisher’s decision to allowThe Great Circleon PlayStation 5 is seen by some as a significant misstep, one that could potentially weaken the console’s appeal. It is especially baffling to announce it before the game’s release, and not afterward.
Many fans are drawing comparisons between Xbox’s current trajectory and Sega’s decision years ago to exit the console business. Sega was once a dominant force in the console market with systems like the Genesis, but eventually bowed out of hardware production and shifted its focus to software and publishing.
Fans’ Frustration with Xbox’s Strategic Decisions
Exclusive games have always been a major selling point for consoles, with both Sony and Nintendo thriving during this previous console generation mainly due to their strong line-up of exclusive titles that can’t be played anywhere else.
When Xbox starts to share its big titles with other platforms,it risks losing one of the key advantagesthat drive console sales and lead to even further dwindling hardware sales.
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Fans also feel that the company is no longer being run with the same competitive spirit. Some have gone as far as to say that the company could become merely a platform for Game Pass rather than a true console brand like PlayStation or Nintendo Switch.
These choices have left fans wondering about the publisher’s long-term strategy and questioning whether the company is truly committed to making its console a must-have for gamers.
What are your thoughts on the lack of clear and direct communication when it comes to exclusivity? Let us know in the comments!
Suhaib Adeel
Gaming Writer
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Suhaib is a Gaming Writer at FandomWire. He’s extremely passionate about video games and movies, and loves working in the pop culture space. Some of his favorite games include Fallout: New Vegas, Disco Elysium, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Red Dead Redemption 2, Persona 5, Final Fantasy XII, Dishonored, The Last of Us Part II, and Bloodborne.
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