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Phil Spencer’s parents trapped underwater for 20 minutes as tragic cause of death details released

The Location, Location, Location star Phil Spencer’s father 89, and mother, 82, both died in August

The Independent UK

Inquest opens into death of Phil Spencer’s mother after car river plunge

Anne Spencer and her husband Richard were submerged in water for up to 20 minutes following the incident earlier this year, the hearing was told.

The Independent UK

The Diablo, Overwatch, and Warcraft teams "see a bright future" ahead after the Xbox acquisition of Blizzard

Blizzard's creative leaders discuss the impact Xbox could have on the developer's biggest games

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Blizzard President wants a 'new era of possibilities' with some big changes

Blizzard President welcomes 'a new era of possibilities' to serve players with.

TechRadar

Blizzard's job is to satisfy impatient players who want 'new stuff every day, every hour,' says studio head

Mike Ybarra says that Blizzard is trying to keep the quality up while keeping the content flowing to players who always want more.

PC Gamer

Blizzard president says he's "really proud" of Overwatch 2, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo 4

"I think those games have been very big moments for us"

GamesRadar

Xbox's Phil Spencer considers PS5 and Nintendo Switch players part of the Xbox community

This is Spencer's mindset after the Activision Blizzard acquisition closed

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Xbox's Phil Spencer hailed as "GOATED" for reversing Microsoft's plan to take away its employees' free Game Pass subscriptions

Microsoft employees have enjoyed free Game Pass subscriptions for years - the perk was about to be discontinued until Spencer stepped in

GamesRadar

Phil Spencer shows up at BlizzCon to address his new subjects

"We will nurture the essence of what has made Blizzard unique," promises King Phil.

PC Gamer

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer showed up at BlizzCon 2023 to talk Blizzard's history and future as part of Xbox

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer appeared at BlizzCon 2023 to talk about Blizzard's history and how its future will be shaped with Xbox.

Windows Central

Inquest opens into death of Phil Spencer’s father after river car plunge

A coroner said Richard Spencer never regained consciousness after the car was submerged in around three feet of water.

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Kirstie and Phil return to take on the UK’s impossible housing market

Location, Location, Location is back to help home-buyers navigate sky-high housing costs. Plus: quickfire tips on how to rid yourself of bedbugs. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Xbox’s Phil Spencer teases classic Activision games on Game Pass

Phil Spencer is interested in reviving classic Activision Blizzard games for Xbox Game Pass and being a “custodian” for games history

USA Today Sports Media Group

Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle

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Microsoft completes its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft completed its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition, over 18 months after first announcing the deal

Inverse

Xbox Buying Nintendo Would Be a Huge Mistake

An unprecedented Microsoft leak suggests the company saw Nintendo as a "prime asset" for acquisition as recently as 2020, but Nintendo has less reason to sell than ever.

The Guardian - UK

Plans for next-gen Xbox revealed in leaked Microsoft court documents

Unredacted court documents show digital-only cylindrical Xbox Series X console plans, a new controller and future Bethesda games releases

The Independent UK

Phil Spencer returns to work with Kirstie Allsopp following tragic death of both parents: ‘You’ve all been so kind’

‘Location, Location, Location’ star has resumed work after both his parents died in a car accident in August

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Evening Standard

Phil Spencer returns to Location, Location, Location filming with Kirstie Allsopp weeks after parents’ deaths

The presenting duo have worked together since the year 2000

Evening Standard

Location star Phil Spencer honoured crash tragedy parents with lunch trip

The Location, Location, Location presenter’s parents died in a car crash on their way to have a pub meal.

TechRadar

Phil Spencer says there's no need for an Xbox Series mid-gen console refresh

Phil Spencer has said there are no plans for an Xbox Series X|S mid-gen refresh right now.

PC Gamer

Our Xbox friends will get to play Baldur's Gate 3 after all

The technical roadblock preventing Baldur's Gate 3's Xbox release has been sidestepped by leaving out a feature in the Xbox Series S version.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox is happening this year after all

Head of Larian Studios Swen Vincke said Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox will release in 2023 after all, following development issues on the Series S

Windows Central

Baldur's Gate 3 will come to Xbox in 2023 with no split-screen on Xbox Series S

Baldur's Gate 3 is coming to Xbox in 2023, Larian Studios confirms, with the Xbox Series S version of the game lacking split-screen.

TechRadar

Phil Spencer 'would love to find solutions' to save Xbox 360 games before store closure

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said that he would "love to find solutions" to avoid losing Xbox 360 games when the digital store closes next year.

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