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Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Isn't Retiring, Despite Rumors Otherwise

Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Isn't Retiring, Despite Rumors Otherwise https://ift.tt/tYsSWy6 The rumored Xbox layoffs arrived earlier today, and they were even deeper than expected. Microsoft made significant job cuts across the board, including the cancelation of Rare's Everwild and a new MMO from The Elder Scrolls Online team . But Xbox boss Phil Spencer still has his job, and despite rumors to the contrary, he isn't retiring. Xbox's head of communications Kari Perez told The Verge that, "Phil is not retiring anytime soon." That was in response to a rumor spread by Call of Duty leaker GhostofHope that claimed Spencer will step down from his role as Microsoft Gaming CEO after the next-generation Xbox console launch, which would pave the way for Xbox president Sarah Bond to succeed him. As that rumor gained traction, Microsoft communications chief Frank Shaw posted on X that it was made up. In response to the outcry over the layoffs, Spencer claimed that the ...
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2's New Gameplay Enhancements Turn You Into An "Acrobatic Improviser"

Marvel's Spider-Man 2's New Gameplay Enhancements Turn You Into An "Acrobatic Improviser" https://ift.tt/duKwEci

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 builds on the gameplay that was introduced in the first game and expanded on in 2020's Miles Morales spin-off, and this time, developer Insomniac is aiming to emphasize the aerial nature of the sequel's combat. In a PS Blog post, creative director Bryan Intihar spoke about how players become "acrobatic improvisers" in the heat of battle as they use their unique technologies and powers to take on criminals.

"We've always thought of our Spider-Heroes as 'acrobatic improvisers,' and in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, we wanted to equip them with new ways to do so during combat," Intihar said. "This includes Pete's Spider-Arms and Symbiote powers, while Miles now brings two forms of bioelectric Venom to every fight. And when you start combining these abilities with all-new Spider-Gadgets like the Web Grabber, it can lead to some exciting combos."

Spider-Man 2 also introduces a quicker method for exploring Manhattan, as both Peter and Miles can use Web Wings to quickly move around points. Game director Ryan Smith explained that while web-swinging is still present, it now works in tandem with the Web Wings system.

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