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Why does Phil Spencer have some weird cult of personality?
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Don Mattrick was so terrible that the next guy only had to show up.
For Phil to show up and seem to listen and be a human being made it easy for people to want to follow him. I think it also helps that he isn't one of those figures that acts like Sony or Nintendo are hated enemies and he should only play MS games.
For Phil to show up and seem to listen and be a human being made it easy for people to want to follow him. I think it also helps that he isn't one of those figures that acts like Sony or Nintendo are hated enemies and he should only play MS games.
People see him as the person responsible for the turn around (at least when it comes to perception) for Xbox. You gotta look at Don who people see as the person who almost sunk Xbox and then look at Phil. He represents a positive shift in the way Xbox did business just like Kaz represented it during the PS3 days when they had to rebuild the brand. Same for Reggie who came out on stage for one of the most conservative video game companies and with one sentence, gave Nintendo a breath of fresh air that they needed.
This basically.
He also got Microsoft to actually invest in gaming and actually consider having a Gaming and Cloud Gaming Divisions.
You worded that with the intent to belittle Xbox fans but it says more about you than you think.
Also, to add to my Giant Bomb comment. I also think Spencer acts on what he says. He's keeping it real.
Sure, he had his missteps (Chrome add-ons? What the fuck, Phil), but overall he keeps his promises and says the right things.
Sure, he had his missteps (Chrome add-ons? What the fuck, Phil), but overall he keeps his promises and says the right things.
I guess its because he just comes across as a fairly good guy. Yeah, that me be part of his role as such but its something. For me, I've always enjoyed his stuff at E3 with Giant Bomb.
I assume most people have seen them, but if you haven't I'd atleast suggest checking them out.
I assume most people have seen them, but if you haven't I'd atleast suggest checking them out.
I always found him incredibly disconcerting. He has no eyeballs. He's like one of those anime characters who never open their eyes.
I'm not the first to mention these but it cannot be understated how good his interviews are with Giant Bomb during E3. It's incredibly refreshing when a video game executive is that transparent and genuinely enthusiastic about video games. Is it all an act? Maybe, but it is, he's a great actor and I'm convinced.
As someone who is not an Xbox person, he seems like a super sweet and likeable guy. That's all you need, really.
I also think that any public facing game head will have some weird cult following, even if it's just ironic. It's less about their actual performance and more about the memes.
I also think that any public facing game head will have some weird cult following, even if it's just ironic. It's less about their actual performance and more about the memes.
He's been a fairly personable executive at a time where the Xbox division has made many pro-consumer moves, coupled with others from Sony and Nintendo no longer there.
Also, as always, it's partly memes.
Also, as always, it's partly memes.
you know for such influential people in the industry. Why don't alot of people talk about the Houser brothers as much as Reggie or Phil or Neil Druckmann, Cory Barlog, Kojima, Kamiya, Miyazaki etc.
He just seeks like a genuinely sound guy. I love watching him on giant bomb. He is corporate enough to run the show but doesnt come across as a suit. Like I would genuinely enjoy having a beer with him and shooting the shit about gaming and where it could go.
I like him enough, but it can be a bit much. In 2019, I still see people trying to pin all of xbox's issues on Don Mattrick, the boogie man of Microsoft.
Why does Reggie, why do Shuhei, why does Kaz, why does Gabe, etc. Etc.
In short because he's righted the ship so far and been saying many of the right things. Plus he seems like a likeable
In short because he's righted the ship so far and been saying many of the right things. Plus he seems like a likeable
Like many have said, he's a likable personality and there's a bunch of others that fit into the boat you describe in the OP. The only time I really take issue with things is that there are many who absolve him of all the shortcomings of the Xbox One when it was originally talked about. People say he was juts forced to do this and that because of leadership, but then they praise him for all these decisions like leadership doesn't have a say. It's a really strange thing to see.
I'm starting a Joe Neate cult.
Who is joining me?
Phil is part of the leadership team now.. in contrast to two years ago. So those comments aren't completely strange to me.
He made the Xbox One actually worth owning, with features like Backwards Compatibilty, Play Anywhere, game pass, and more, and with the beast of a console named the Xbox One X.
He also got promoted to the MS board of directors, reports directly to Nadella now, and (presumably) convinced them to splash some cash on a dozen studios.
With the last piece piece of the puzzle, high-quality first party exclusives, is looking to fit in not too far in the future.
edit: Also comes off like genuine person like Shu and Reggie, not a corporate suit like Shawn Layden.
He also got promoted to the MS board of directors, reports directly to Nadella now, and (presumably) convinced them to splash some cash on a dozen studios.
With the last piece piece of the puzzle, high-quality first party exclusives, is looking to fit in not too far in the future.
edit: Also comes off like genuine person like Shu and Reggie, not a corporate suit like Shawn Layden.
He seems like a nice guy and people think he's done a good job leading Xbox.
Lots of other execs and devs have "cults" too. Cerny, Kaz, Reggie, Naughty Dog, etc.
Lots of other execs and devs have "cults" too. Cerny, Kaz, Reggie, Naughty Dog, etc.
I imagine people like his approach and want to spread his message even further.
Remember, apart from games, the Xbox One family is a great product.
Remember, apart from games, the Xbox One family is a great product.
The total mess that's called the Microsoft Store is also my biggest problem with Phil. He has been saying he's fixing it for 4 years. And only now it seems they are taking action.
Way too slow. And if you can't hold onto your promise, don't make said promise.
He's genuine and has done good things for xbox. No different than reasons I like Kaz and Reggie.
Guarantee you the OP hasn't cared to watch one of these interviews.
Guarantee you the OP hasn't cared to watch one of these interviews.
Ever since Phil Spencer became the top guy of Xbox he has taken the brand in the direction the fans have been begging for. Since his arrival Xbox is now the most powerful console now and future, the leader in backwards compatibility, completely overhauled their first party and is helping keep e3 relevant....I honestly don't know how anyone doesn't love him
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