Tag Archives: Phil Harrison
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 12:45 BST
Xbox One: “Europe is critical” says Microsoft’s Spencer
Xbox One is not a US-centric console, Microsoft Games Studio’s vice-president Phil Spencer has stressed, and has called Europe ‘critical’ to the company’s success moving forward.
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Posted in: Europe, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Xbox One
Tags: Phil Harrison, Phil Spencer
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 01:10 BST
Phil Harrison on Xbox One: core gaming, mass market entertainment and longevity
In the wake of the Xbox One reveal, many are seeking clarification on the direction the console is heading. Microsoft’s corporate vice president Phil Harrison discusses some of the choices made with the next-gen console
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: Phil Harrison
Wed, May 22, 2013 | 10:53 BST
Xbox One: Harrison sheds light on pre-owned fees, always online
Xbox One sparked mass confusion last night, with talk of always-online functions, pre-owned fees and the need to go online once every 24 hours to. It’s cloudy at best, but here’s Microsoft’s Phil Harrison to help clarify the matter.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox One
Tags: Phil Harrison
Wed, May 22, 2013 | 07:32 BST
No separation for Live Arcade, Indie and Retail games on Xbox One
Microsoft’s Studios corporate vice president Phil Harrison has stated that there will be no separation between game distribution channels with Xbox One.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox One
Tags: Phil Harrison
Wed, May 22, 2013 | 02:53 BST
Xbox One: always-on, used game questions remain unclear
Xbox One was announced today, and despite rumors to the contrary, VG247 was told in Londo today it will not require an always-on connection. However, we have heard conflicting reports regarding the need for an online connection, and whether the console will allow for used games to be played – another heavy rumor for eons.
Get the skinny on what is clear and what isn’t below.
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Posted in: Development, Microsoft, Xbox One, hardware
Tags: major nelson, Marc Whitten, Phil Harrison, Xbox One
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 | 17:37 GMT
Harrison on Steambox, Shield – “entering the hardware business is a hard thing to do”
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 | 00:08 GMT
Microsoft’s London studio nixing packaged for connected products
Microsoft’s European VP Phil Harrison has announced the firm’s new London Studio, Lift London, which will focus on cloud gaming instead of physical releases.
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Posted in: Development, Games for Windows, Kinect, Microsoft, Tablets, Trade, UK, Windows Phone 8, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: cloud, Lift London, Microsoft Studios London, Phil Harrison
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 | 21:54 GMT
Microsoft Game Studios now “multi-format,” competing with console, web and tech
Microsoft Game Studios is now a “multi-format” studio, according to VP of Interactive Entertainment Business Phil Harrison, who said the firm has more competitors in the marketplace now, than just rival console makers.
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Posted in: Development, Games for Windows, Microsoft, Windows Phone 8, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: London Games Conference, Microsoft Game Studios, Phil Harrison
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | 13:50 BST
Phil Harrison to provide keynote at LGC 2012
Phil Harrison, Microsoft’s VP of its European Interactive Entertainment Business unit, will provide the opening keynote at the London Games Conference next month.
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Posted in: LGF 2012, UK
Tags: London Games Conference, Phil Harrison
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 | 20:00 BST
Harrison – despite E3 conference perceptions, Microsoft still focused on gamers
Microsoft executive Phil Harrison has said despite the various non-gaming relating content being added to Xbox 360, the firm is not casting gamers aside.
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Posted in: Development, E3 2012, Microsoft, Xbox 360
Tags: microsoft e3 2012 press event, Phil Harrison
Mon, Jun 04, 2012 | 15:22 BST
Microsoft E3 presser to last 90 minutes, no on-stage Harrison appearance
Graeme ‘AceyBongos’ Boyd has confirmed in a tweet the Microsoft E3 press conference, beginning at 5:30pm tonight, will wrap up by 7pm.
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 | 07:50 GMT
Harrison takes over MGS Europe, but not Molyneux’s job
Former PlayStation front-man Phil Harrison has joined Microsoft as head of its European Games Studios following the departure of Peter Molyneux, but Microsoft has insisted he hasn’t replaced the Lionhead legend.
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Posted in: Europe, Microsoft
Tags: peter molyneux, Phil Harrison
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 | 08:41 BST
Harrison: Crunch time so last century, F2P the future
Former Sony Worldwide Studios head Phil Harrison had a lot to say at Develop this week, giving hardware cycles and crunch time the flick, and highlighting free to play as the future of the industry.
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Posted in: Develop 2011, Development, Free-to-Play, Trade
Tags: Phil Harrison
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 | 14:48 BST
Sony initially wanted LBP to launch as a free-to-play title
Media Molecule co-founder Alex Evans said during a panel at Develop this morning that at one time, Sony wanted the firm’s LittleBigPlanet to launch as a free-to-play title.
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Posted in: Develop 2011, Development, PS3, Platformer, Sony
Tags: Alex Evans, littlebigplanet, media molecule, Phil Harrison
Mon, Jul 04, 2011 | 12:09 BST
Media Molecule-Harrison keynote to headline Develop
Develop organisers have announced that the opening keynote of the event, a chat with LittleBigPlanet developer Media Molecule and ex-SCE WWS head Phil Harrison, will be the main headliner later this month. Harrison, who first brought the company to Sony’s attention, will interview co-founders Alex Evans, Mark Healey and Kareem Ettouney for a session called “Living Inside a Molecule” on July 20.
Develop takes place in Brighton between July 19-21.
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Posted in: Develop 2011, PS3, Sony
Tags: Alex Evans, Kareem Ettouney, Mark Healey, media molecule, Phil Harrison
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 | 02:36 BST
Former Sony Executive predicts Apple could “be” the games industry
Phil Harrison, former head of Sony’s Worldwide Studios, has predicted the death of physical media and said if Apple continues as it is, it “will be the games industry”.
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Posted in: Apple, Sony, Trade
Tags: cloud gaming, Cloud Gaming Service, gaikai, Phil Harrison
Tue, May 17, 2011 | 15:38 BST
Phil Harrison and Robin Kaminsky join Gaikai advisory board
Gaikai has announced the appointments of Phil Harrison and Robin Kaminsky to its advisory board.
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Posted in: PC, hardware, peripherals
Tags: dave perry, gaiaki, Phil Harrison, Robin Kaminsky
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 | 15:14 GMT
Phil Harrison invests in Finnish developed RPG Gunshine
Former Atari and Sony head Phil Harrison has invested in a Finnish developed browser based co-op RPG called Gunshine.
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Posted in: Development, RPG
Tags: david gardner, David Lau-Kee, gunshine, Paul Heydon, Phil Harrison, supercell
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 | 19:42 GMT
Phil Harrison believes it will be a “difficult challenge” for PS3 to match PS2′s sales
Sony’s former head of Worldwide Studios, Phil Harrison, believes Sony has a tough road ahead if its to expect PS3 to match PS2′s record-breaking sales.
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Posted in: PS2, PS3, Sony, hardware
Tags: chris deering, Phil Harrison
Tue, Apr 20, 2010 | 11:08 BST
Bushnell rejoins Atari as Harrison, Gardner, Bozek resign
Atari’s announced its founder Nolan Bushnell has rejoined the company on its board of directors.
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Posted in: Atari, Hot, Namco Bandai
Tags: david gardner, Nolan Bushnell, Paulina Bozek, Phil Harrison
Xbox One: pre-owned activation to cost £35 – report