Xbox Boss 'Trusts' Sony and Nintendo
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has recently discussed the company’s recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and the advent of other tech companies joining the gaming landscape. It’s been an eventful week for Microsoft following its acquisition of the company behind Call of Duty and Overwatch, as audiences remain skeptic about how Xbox would be navigating its relationship with the developer, due to the current wave of controversy surrounding it.
But it hasn’t just been the recent acquisition that Spencer has had thoughts on, as plenty of other tech companies, namely Google, Amazon, Netflix, and Meta, are trying base themselves into the ever-growing landscape of gaming. Some, like Google with its cloud-based console Stadia, have had less than stellar success in spite of its push to be the dominant brand in the space of cloud-based gaming.
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In an interview with the Washington Post, Spencer spoke at length about his concerns with these competitors entering the gaming industry and the potential harm that could come from their presence. In the same interview, Spencer noted that this is different from Microsoft's current competitors, Sony and Nintendo, simply because “they have a long history in video games.”
Spencer also recently tweeted that he has been in contact with Sony to ensure that their existing contracts and agreements regarding the Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation remained intact, stating that Xbox values its relationship with Sony, as it is an important part of the industry. This combined with Xbox’s long-standing relationship with Nintendo, such as when franchises like Minecraft or Banjo Kazooie appear on Nintendo Switch.
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