Phil Spencer's sudden decision to step down from Xbox last Friday prompted a wave of tributes from peers across the games industry over the weekend. Spencer has been engaging with many of those messages and made clear that his connection to games isn’t ending anytime soon.

  • Spencer announced his retirement at the end of last week, catching fans and colleagues off guard and prompting immediate public reactions.
  • High-profile figures joined the chorus of praise, including former Xbox leader Peter Moore and ex-Nintendo presidents Reggie Fils-Aime and Doug Bowser, among others.
  • Developers and industry executives such as Gennadiy Korol, Final Fantasy director Naoki Hamaguchi, Cliff Bleszinski and Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan also posted tributes and memories.
  • Over the past 48 hours Spencer has been replying to many of the messages, trading public acknowledgements with long-time peers and rivals alike.
  • The volume and breadth of the reactions underscore Spencer’s impact on the business and creative sides of the industry during his Xbox tenure.

Source: Pure Xbox

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