Xbox One: VR is not a fad, steady stream of ID@Xbox titles inbound, promises Spencer

News by Dave Cook Contributor

Published on April 3, 2014

Microsoft's newly-appointed Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking with fans on Twitter about how he feels VR is not a fad, contrary to comments made by Xbox co-founder Ed Fries, who recently stated that the concept doesn't have mass appeal.

We reported on Spencer's promotion this week, along with statements from Microsoft's Satya Nadella and the man himself.

Now, Spencer has taken to Twitter to discuss VR, among other things. He started by saying:

@GeekAesthetics I don't believe VR is a fad. More exclusives makes sense. F2P will be on XBOX One, works better as IB grows. Ed's smart.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) April 3, 2014

On Microsoft's ID@Xbox programme, Spencer added:

@Curse7781 @Xbox @majornelson We showed and announced a bunch at GDC. As the program gets going you'll see a steady flow of ID games.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) March 31, 2014

This comment follows this ID@Xbox trailer, which sees developers discussing the initiative and their games.

Spencer also answered a few Shenmue 3 questions, and admitted that it was probably a bad idea to do so:

@Shenmue___ There is just no winning in answering Shenmue questions. I'm not likely to have one of our first party studios build Shenmue.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) April 3, 2014

@Hail2acmilan @TX4Life2383 I'd welcome Shenmue on XBOX, just not something our first party is going to build.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) April 3, 2014

@Shenmue___ The #SaveShenmue is strong....

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) April 3, 2014

@shikamaru317 @Shenmue___ I knew it was trouble to start answer Shenmue questions. I'd rather have us focusing on our own franchises.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) April 3, 2014

There you have it folks, more nuggets from Mr. Spencer. We'll likely have more soon.

Via DualShockers.