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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 1H 24M

What's Phil Spencer's Legacy? | PixelPlay #228

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On this episode of the PixelPlay Podcast, the trio discuss a variety of topics ranging from their Canadian podcast identity to the recent changes in Xbox leadership. They review classic gaming movies like Mortal Kombat and Dead or Alive, explore the intersection of gaming culture with sports, and share personal experiences about attending concerts and movies alone. Game reviews include Metroid Dread, Black Ops 6, and Lego Horizon Adventures, with a critical look at Hollow Knight's difficulty. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on Bluepoint Games and the future of remakes in the gaming industry. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the future of game remakes, the challenges faced by AAA game developers, and the impact of Phil Spencer's leadership at Xbox. They explore the potential for remaking classic games, the need for exclusive titles, and the implications of Game Pass on the gaming industry. The discussion also touches on the legacy of Phil Spencer and the new direction for Xbox leadership, highlighting the community's desire for innovation and engaging titles in the gaming landscape. Join Kaylan, Adam and Chris as they delve into the big news stories in the gaming industry, asell as gush and rant about the past, present and future in video games!https://linktr.ee/pixelplaypodcastJoin us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXKWant to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at [email protected]!Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycastFollow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycastiiThe podcast is also available on the following audio platforms:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pixelplaycastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pixelplay/id1550323949?uo=4Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/pixelplayGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80OGU3MzVhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vfmf63oyRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/pixelplay-WD52oESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QZ98ZfjnPxNeQUajg0UM4Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/pixelplay\\\ Our Intro Music ///Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-song​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI​#xbox #philspencer #playstation

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