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Xbox boss finally speaks out about studio closures

Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, finally speaks out about the recent Xbox closures and what it means for Microsoft.

Speaking at IGN Live, Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, finally addressed the layoffs and closures. While some will be glad that Spencer has finally said something about the closures, his statements closely echo those of Sarah Bond, who spoke at Bloomberg’s Tech Summit, leading to inevitable frustration from some that there isn’t more to be said about the situation. And when we looked at those fundamental trends, we feel a deep responsibility to ensure that the games we make, the devices we build, the services that we offer are there through moments, even when the industry isn’t growing and when you’re through a time of transition.

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