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thismeintiel on 17 February 2019
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Machiavellian said:
thismeintiel said:

You realize Phil didn't just pop into existence when he was named the head of Xbox in 2014, right?  He's had leadership positions within MS Studios for over a decade, now.  And since 2014, he has overseen several studios closing, one being Lionhead Studios in 2016, as well as the cancellation of several promising games.  You say his vision is different, yet he too publicly defended the DRM fiasco and being the head of MS Studios probably played a role in its inception.  Either that or he is just some "yes man," and that is why he is in charge, now, because he won't question the higher ups.

This scapegoating of Don Mattrick, who hasn't been with the company for almost 6 years now, just to cover Spencer's ass is either naivety of the nth degree or just willful ignorance. 

Why would you care about anything until he was actually head of the Xbox division.  Where you in the conference rooms when decisions were made.  Do you even know how any of those decisions went down or if he fought for them and lost.  You are making judgement on information you have no clue on what happen.  I have worked for MS in the past and can tell you that certain titles may sound important but there are a lot of layers to them.  I have no clue what he contributed or not during the times he wasn't the boss, but as the boss, I can directly see what his vision is now.  

I am not covering Spencer ass, for some reason you believe a huge company like MS moves like a developer.  So what exactly are you blaming Spencer for since he gain control of the XBox division.  How hard do you think he may or may not had to change senor management to actually purchase new studios and the other efforts since his term.  Stop acting as if you have all the information or even know how MS work because right now only thing I see is you making an opinion on what you believe happen or has happen.  Nothing moves fast at MS, that is the first thing you should know.

His actions in the last 4+ years are right before your eyes.  Sure, he has moved a step or two ahead in terms of services, but has completely fumbled the ball in terms of games.  Unless the management has another big shake up before next gen, I don't see any changes to this mismanagement of IPs and devs.

JRPGfan said:

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-02-17-uk-charts-far-cry-new-dawn-is-no-1-but-metro-exodus-is-the-real-winner

Crackdown 3 did about ~10% of Crackdown 2's sales in the UK.

Ouch.... a 90% drop in sales, compaired to the last title back in 2009/2010.
I wouldnt be surprised if its like this most other places too.

 

flashfire926 said:
The game bombed in the UK (selling 4000 units at retail), debuting at no.13 spot. Oof.

^ this.

Ouch.  I figured it would be down, but by that much?