Had good calls this week with leaders at Sony. I confirmed our intent to honor all existing agreements upon acquisition of Activision Blizzard and our desire to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation. Sony is an important part of our industry, and we value our relationship.
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We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favorite games.
Xbox and have worked together for years. We share similar passions and beliefs. Proud to welcome them to Team . Excited how we’ll advance gaming together for players everywhere news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/
As we extend the joy and community of gaming to everyone, we are incredibly excited to welcome the fantastic teams and iconic franchises of Activision Blizzard to Team Xbox
I know it's been a wait for price, date, pre-order date. Thanks to the community for their support and encouragement :-) Great to see the reactions, really proud of how the team handled the unscripted announce (was supposed to be next week but oh well...). Can't wait for launch.
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1/We're grateful to the court for swiftly deciding in our favor. The evidence showed the Activision Blizzard deal is good for the industry and the FTC’s claims about console switching, multi-game subscription services, and cloud don’t reflect the realities of the gaming market.
And it’s started….this week I brought my Project Scarlett console home and it's become my primary console, playing my games, connecting to the community and yes, using my Elite Series 2 controller, having a blast. Great work by the team, 2020 is going to be an incredible year.
Thank you for supporting the largest launch in Xbox history. In 24 hrs more new consoles sold, in more countries, than ever before. We’re working with retail to resupply as quickly as possible. You continue to show us the connective power of play is more important than ever.
We have signed a 10 year agreement with NVIDIA that will allow GeForce NOW players to stream Xbox PC games as well as Activision Blizzard PC titles, including COD, following the acquisition. We´re committed to bringing more games to more people – however they choose to play.
Thank you for a great week, our most viewed E3 ever. We haven’t felt players and the team sharing so much energy and excitement since the 360 era. We’re inspired by the community’s belief in Xbox and we will continue to innovate with players at the center of everything we do.
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Congrats to the talented teams at , great testament to your creativity. And congrats to on adding a talented team to your studios team.
Thanks to everyone who joined us online and in person for Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct—and to all the creators whose incredible work was featured today. We have a great lineup of games with Starfield and Forza Motorsport coming soon. aka.ms/showcase2023
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Hate has no home on Xbox. Team Xbox is appalled by the violence and racism against Asian communities. For all Asian players and peers, I want you to know that we see you, we hear you, and we will and must do more together to #StopAsianHate.
Incredible. And what a smile.
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Finished! Ava gives my homemade #accessibility controller V1.0 the thumbs up. She can play @Nintendo #BreathoftheWild on her #switch like her friends now. All thanks to @Microsoft 
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We've invested for years in Xbox so more people can play. With 4.5+ million players so far across PC, cloud & console, Forza Horizon 5 shows that promise coming to life. Largest launch day for XGS game, peak concurrent 3x FH4 high. Thank you players & congrats to
Just finishing our final E3 rehearsal here with the team in Redmond. Feel really good about the briefing. Lots to show. We have 14 Xbox Game Studios games in the show this year, more first party games than we've ever had in the show. Fun times. #XboxE3
E3 has always been an important moment for Team Xbox. Given this decision, this year we'll celebrate the next generation of gaming with the community and all who love to play via an Xbox digital event. Details on timing and more in the coming weeks bit.ly/3cSw03A
All the best to Reggie Fils-Aime on the next phase of his life and career. Great leader, industry partner and friend.
These consoles shipped out weeks ago destined for players around the world. Today, they begin arriving as Australia and New Zealand kickoff the global launch of Xbox Series X|S. Please join us, our partners and friends for a day of fun and play together news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/11/
Today we officially welcome Bethesda to Team Xbox. Our goal is to empower the teams across Bethesda to create their greatest work and to learn from them as we deliver more games to more players around the world. Our work together begins now.
These decisions are hard on teams making the games & our fans. While I fully support giving teams time to release these great games when they are ready, we hear the feedback. Delivering quality & consistency is expected, we will continue to work to better meet those expectations.
I love this time of year. Teams working to excite players. #StateofPlay was a great start yesterday, really looking forward to #SummerGameFest and obviously excited for #XboxBethesda Showcase. Energizing to see all the excitement in our industry and the artform of games.
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I'm also pleased to confirm that Microsoft has committed to continue to offer Call of Duty on simultaneously to Xbox after we have closed the merger with Activision Blizzard King.
Was this week talking w/ Scott, Erik, Gabe about Steam Deck. After having mine most of the week I can say it's a really nice device. Games with me on the go, screen size, controls all great. Playing Halo and Age feels good, xCloud works well. Congrats SD team.
We appreciate all the love the community is showing for #XboxGamePass right now. Motivates us to keep improving the service.
20 years ago today we began our Xbox journey. Two decades later we’re still here because of you: the totally inspiring global Xbox community. We will continue to listen and learn as we strive to build the best, most welcoming gaming ecosystem anywhere. #Xbox20
Today we filed a statement in support of Epic's request to keep access to the Apple SDK for its Unreal Engine. Ensuring that Epic has access to the latest Apple technology is the right thing for gamer developers & gamers cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus
I love traveling with my Series S and my xscreen and ending a day with some .
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3/We know that players around the world have been watching this case closely and I’m proud of our efforts to expand player access and choice throughout this journey. END
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2/Since we first announced this deal, our commitment to bringing more games to more people on more devices has only grown. We’ve signed multiple agreements to make Activision Blizzard’s games, Xbox first party games and Game Pass all available to more players than they are today.
Congrats to Jim Ryan, , , , and the entire team at Sony on the PS5 launch. Great accomplishment during these challenging times.
Thanks for joining us for the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, congrats to the teams who shared their creations today. Amazing lineup of back-to-back games coming to Game Pass this year led by Xbox Game Studios, continues in 2022 with Starfield and Redfall
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Always exciting to see more people get to experience great games like Minecraft Dungeons.
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Minecraft Dungeons, Code Vein, and Battlefield 2042 are your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March, with Tchia and much more coming to Game Catalog.
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Looking forward to a very bright future working with one of my favorite independent studios on one of my favorite franchises. Excited to see how they continue to grow and evolve Destiny.
Glad to see the game industry coming together again in June for a digital E3. This and other summer events are proof that our industry is strongest when we work together. Looking forward to sharing what we have in store this summer.
Thank you to all the people working behind the scenes on the platforms, services and games to ensure that all owners of new games, new consoles and new gaming PCs have a great experience today. No trending items or outages is gold for these teams, well done all.
Incredible work by the team at Epic , many of our XGS studios are using Unreal, like the team at Ninja Theory creating Hellblade II, and are excited to bring these UE5 innovations to life on Xbox Series X.
These are fun days. Not the same as being at E3 with thousands of gamers but still excited, nervous and thankful that I get to work in this industry. Wherever you play I hope you enjoy seeing the games that studios are hard at work to bring to you. #XboxGamesShowcase
Proud to represent the work of so many on Team tonight at #TheGameAwards, unveiling our fastest, most powerful console ever - Xbox Series X - built to reshape how developers create and players experience games in the next generation, designed to #PowerYourDreams
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OK, that's pretty funny. I even laughed at myself in a coat and tie, you all should as well. Took me awhile to find these in the back of my closet :-)
Amazing day w/ community, team and industry friends. Great time for gaming right now; console launches, great games, the industry doing well. And Gaming continues to play important social role as people are staying safe. Thank you your love of gaming and support, it's inspiring.
Coming to the end of a good week. MS earnings were a nice moment for Xbox, it's always great to hear Amy and Satya talk about the progress. Followed by announce of the #XboxBethesda showcase. I just want to say thank you for all the feedback and support, very much appreciated.
Vault Boy left the shelter and stopped by my office to celebrate the #Fallout25 Anniversary. Congratulations to the teams on this major milestone for an iconic franchise.
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Larry, it has been awesome to work alongside you on this journey. Thank you for being a friend, and for everything you’ve done for our Xbox community and team.
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After 20 incredible years, I have decided to take a step back and work on the next chapter of my career. As I take a moment and think about all we have done together, I want to thank the millions of gamers around the world who have included me as part of their lives. (1/3)
I just came out of a powerful discussion with Xbox Women in Gaming, from whom I've learned so much over the years. I want to share my personal support for everyone who has experienced sexual harassment or discrimination. I see you. I stand with you.
Thanks to for having me on the podcast and huge thank you to the Xbox Community that has been so supportive of our work, making last quarter one of our biggest yet. Listening and learning from our players and creators is essential to how we run our business.
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Our Interview with Phil Spencer on the State of Xbox in 2023
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So well said Cory. Can't wait to enjoy GoW when it comes out. And thanks to you and the team for the amazing work that goes into creating things we love. Thank you.
Excited about the opportunities ahead with for us to pursue our mutual gaming ambitions and delight players around the world.
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Bringing the power of Azure and Azure AI to Sony to deliver new gaming and entertainment experiences for customers news.microsoft.com/2019/05/16/son
Apologies for all the angst and emotion this caused today for our customers. As always, we appreciate the feedback. This is a good learning opportunity for us and we will learn from it.
At Xbox, we’re committed to putting you first. In September, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can enjoy unlimited play on your devices—at no additional cost
The team is doing really great work on the next Xbox. Really proud to get to work with them and share more details about their work. #PowerYourDreams
After a recent visit to reviewing Hellblade II I was inspired to go back and 100% Hellblade : Senua's Sacrifice by collecting all the Lorestones last night. Game holds up very well, looks great, sounds great.
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We’re looking forward to working with our talented, dedicated friends across Activision Blizzard. As a company we’re committed to our journey for inclusion in every aspect of gaming among both employees and players.
We are full speed ahead in our mission to bring players more ways to play their favorite games.
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Microsoft and European cloud gaming platform Nware have signed a 10-year agreement. Our statement here:
I’m excited to see debuting on Xbox consoles this year. Today we announced it will also be available on at launch on April 20, allowing this great game to reach even more fans than ever before.
Somewhere in this roomful of interns are the future leaders of Xbox. It's always great to spend time listening to and learning from the next generation.
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Excited for the kickstart of Xbox 20/20 tomorrow with Inside Xbox. Especially love that all games have never been seen in an Xbox show before. New games for a new generation, studios large and small. Lots more thru the summer #Xbox2020
It's heartening to hear from so many people using gaming as a way to stay connected during these times. Play is a fundamental human need. Proud to be part of an industry that can offer escape and fun right now. Stay safe.
What a great weekend, thanks to gaming community, partners, press, teams and friends. Never enough time to connect with all. Reinforces for me that we need that moment here where we come together to celebrate. Congrats to teams who showed so many great games in all the shows.
Congrats on the review scores and the upcoming launch of God of War. Looks like a special launch for the franchise, great job.
Upcoming month on looks great. Love the diversity of games coming from both Xbox Game Studios and partners. Have fun playing.
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As we empower everyone to play, we can build the best, most engaging, most fun entertainment ecosystem anywhere on Earth (and beyond). We can’t wait to create the future together.
It's fun to feel the energy of the community coming together again. Thanks for all the support. We could not do any of this without the players and creators. Thank you. #XboxBethesda
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Thanks to and the team at for early access to the Razer Kishi. Pretty great way to play #ProjectxCloud. Basically killed any productivity I might have had in meetings today, sorry
Sad day for Iwata-san’s family, friends, and gamers everywhere. His passion, creativity & leadership elevated our industry.
Nice to finally see the full Minecraft community connected and playing together.
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Minecraft Bedrock comes to PS4 tomorrow! Here are the details: play.st/2DZ6ObD
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Really great to be seeing games and talking with the talented teams here. So good to be back in studios again.
Getting ready for events, spending time with studios reviewing demos/announces/scripts is one of the most fun parts of this job. I feel like a fan who has sneaked behind stage watching the show get created. I can't wait for 6/12 to show the amazing work of so many talented teams.
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It’s time. The Xbox & Bethesda Game Showcase will stream globally in 30 languages on June 12th at 10am PT. Save the date & please join us for a showcase of games from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and our partners around the world. 
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Happy New Year, hope you and those around you had a rewarding 2022. Here's to a 2023 that brings you more of what you seek. And thank you for being part of this amazing community and all the passion and positive energy you bring. Be safe.
Great to be back in Japan with the team talking and listening to amazing studios and publishers about 2020 and beyond. Really strong energy and excitement here about gaming's future.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I wish you safety, good health and the companionship of good friends and family.
I am incredibly saddened by the news that we have lost an industry icon, partner, and close friend Robert Altman. Sending love and strength to his family and all the teams at Zenimax/Bethesda during this very difficult time.
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When everybody plays, we all win. twitter.com/Microsoft/stat
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Inspiring.
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This is me playing #AnimalCrossingNewHorizions on #NintendoSwitch using XBox Adaptive Controller, moving joystick with my chin and switches with my head and hand. Thanks to @SpecialEffect for getting me in the game. Looking forward to seeing @beckyfr0st on #Twitch tomorrow! 
Mark your calendar for June 11: The Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct Double Feature kicks off at 10:00 am PT. See what’s coming to Xbox, PC and Cloud Gaming!
There are always a couple of new less known games, as we prep for the showcase, that really pop as something unique and different. For me this year REPLACED was that game. Really compelling vibe for this game and proud to have it in the show.
Microsoft and Ubitus , a leading cloud gaming provider, have signed a 10-year partnership to stream Xbox PC Games as well as Activision Blizzard titles after the acquisition closes. Our commitment is to give more players, more choice.
Excited to see Todd Howard and creating a new Indiana Jones game, I cannot wait to learn more.
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A new Indiana Jones game with an original story is in development from our studio, @MachineGames, and will be executive produced by Todd Howard, in collaboration with @LucasfilmGames. It'll be some time before we have more to reveal, but we’re very excited to share today’s news!
Thank you to everyone I talked to and who worked the show on making this another great E3. It was a ton of fun but I have to admit I'm ready for some sleep.
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Today’s announcement marks a big milestone in our promise to bring more games to more people, however they choose to play.
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Starting today, NVIDIA GeForce Now members can stream Gears 5! With Deathloop, Grounded & Pentiment on May 25. Just the first step in our commitment to making our PC games globally available through a variety of cloud gaming services. More on the blog: news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/05/
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Playing a lot of Crackdown 3 and having a lot of fun. An emotional moment for me was when I got to pick my agent and saw our passed teammate Mike Forgey memorialized in the game, such a touching moment that he wanted to see happen. Needless to say Mike is my agent of choice
Happy New Year. I hope 2019 was everything you hoped it would be (and more). Here's to an amazing 2020, it's going to be a special year. #PowerYourDreams
On September 15, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in 22 markets will be able to experience cloud gaming. It’s a day that’s been years in the making; thank you to everyone helping make this a reality
When I look at this I just see hours of my life slipping away. Will be nice to make those long plane flights seem not so long.
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(This is genuinely a dream come true for me)
(This is genuinely a dream come true for me)
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Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to @XboxGamePass. See the details here: mjr.mn/4wVPND
Xbox gamers around the globe are about to embark on their first flight in with today’s launch on Xbox Series X|S & Xbox Game Pass. We are excited to welcome an entire generation of future simmers on Xbox Series X|S and the Microsoft Fight Simulator community 🛫