Put together and things look bleak, but individually, these were moments of disappointment, rather than crisis.Ī lot of Xbox's struggles, at least in terms of its release slate, have been a little unfortunate. A disappointing game launch, the CMA blocking the Activision Blizzard deal, and mixed financial results all coincided at the same time. They've not all been AAA blockbusters, but Xbox's teams have been – on the whole – delivering the goods. The game arrived just a few months after the superb Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment. There's no denying Redfall was disappointing, but that's not a fair reflection of Xbox's output in recent times. And, frankly, the hyperbole surrounding Xbox's struggles in recent times felt overblown and premature. I don't believe he should apologise for anything. Ahead of Xbox's latest showcase, Phil Spencer took to the stage to speak with fans.ĭuring it, he apologised for being emotional on a podcast – referring to his appearance on Kinda Funny, where he reacted to the poor performance of Bethesda's Redfall, and expressed his frustration with the console business.

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