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Why does Phil Spencer have some weird cult of personality?
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Would MS be working for cross-platform gaming if they were the dominant platform?
People are weird and tribalist, and having a figurehead they can praise is part of that. Cults of personality are a very real thing.
I don't think he has a cult of personality as much as some people are trying to make it seem like he does. But he's well respected, and for good reasons - he doesn't really talk shit about Microsoft's competitors, he has a good history of following through on his promises, he's opening up both the Xbox platform and gaming in general to more people, and he seems like a genuine and nice guy.
it doesn't matter, the worked they've done this gen (irrelevant to their position in the "race") will continue in future generations. that's the important thing.
If Phil Spencer was head of PlayStation, half of this forum would be rocking him in their avatars.
I'm not a fan of the guy but I assume people like the direction he's taking Xbox in. If I did, I'd like him too. Pretty simple really.
Really neither here nor there. The reality is they are. No point in getting bogged down in hypotheticals.
I like him, but I feel like he's lacking some killer instinct. He needs to start being more aggressive with 3rd party exclusives. Like he did Tomb Raider. And if people don't like it, then let them complain.
then maybe he needs to take a trip to japan and play "hilarious and a little crazy" games like dbzf
if most humans are tribalist, is it then weird?
or just normal.
Let's all be happy Microsoft doesn't do these kind of deals.. Look at what's happening with the Epic Store.
Gross.
I'm glad Microsoft doesn't do these deals anymore.
Essentially, this. Cult of personality has been observed in many scenarios of human culture (music, academy, politics, sports, etc.), and videogames are no exception.
That said, at least Spencer is generally considered to be a significant upgrade over his infamous predecessor and IMHO there are several more baffling examples. Just to mention some notable cases, I have never really understood the widespread adoration / positive memeification behind Gabe Newell, Reggie Fils-Aime, Satoru Iwata, Kaz Hirai, Mark Cerny, Shuhei Yoshida, Shawn Layden and Geoff Keighley.
Gaming even has some personalities which seem to have been almost devoured by their ego, rock-star like. Hideo Kojima would be a prime example. Cliffy B would be another.
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If you don't agree with your boss you don't have to echo anything by staying out of the spotlight.
Phil's the only person at Xbox who's changed my mind on the brand's reputation for being the console for 12 year old closeted homophobe douche-bags obsessed with homoerotic muscular marine types, to one which doesn't believe in console wars and shitty fanyboy behaviour. I've gained more respect for the Xbox brand since Phil came about than any other person before him.
i absolutely believe so because Fortnite changed everything. The more people connected together the more people will play it and keep playing it
He's popular and he seems to do his work competently. It's normal in an industry where the executives are like superstars.
Even thinking like that, the only that I'll never understand is Kaz Hirai, maybe apart from the fake twitter. That position should be for Shuhei Yoshida, because at least he's charismatic.
Even thinking like that, the only that I'll never understand is Kaz Hirai, maybe apart from the fake twitter. That position should be for Shuhei Yoshida, because at least he's charismatic.
just report and move on
the fact that these threads even get to 3 pages always amazes me
Really? He comes off as the most corporate of the lot to me - the way he talks so deliberately, the relatable "fellow kids" clothing, every script he has to follow..
Jim Ryan is corporate too I guess, though he comes across more like an awkward dad.
This is rather strange for a few reasons; the main one being that Xbox demo has always skewed older, not younger. Some weird stereotyping going on either way in your post lol
It's just what I think of when I see him talking. I find guys like Phil Harrison more likeable.
I'm guessing is he interacts with fans and the Community and he is kind of a 'fan'. Like when he said he wanted banjo on smash.
His Giant Bomb interviews go a long way.
But, yeah, he took over after Don Mattrick. Just changing the direction of the Xbox after the disastrous launch of Xbox One helped push him as the saviour.
It's a fun narrative and he plays the part well.
But, yeah, he took over after Don Mattrick. Just changing the direction of the Xbox after the disastrous launch of Xbox One helped push him as the saviour.
It's a fun narrative and he plays the part well.
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