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AI has the potential to "change the experience" of gaming like the Xbox Kinect, says former Microsoft exec
Former Microsoft executive Ed Fries believes Artificial Intelligence has the potential to significantly change the gaming experience, similar to how the Xbox Kinect aimed to. While acknowledging AI's ability to speed up game development, Fries emphasizes its potential to create new gameplay possibilities. He cautions that, like the Kinect, AI's success depends on developers creating compelling experiences that players want, otherwise it risks becoming a failed technology.
Former Xbox exec regrets not securing Final Fantasy on the console, says Square Enix "wanted Sony to have competition but couldn't be too overt"
Former Xbox executive Ed Fries expressed regret over not securing more Final Fantasy titles for the original Xbox, stating that Square Enix wanted to provide competition for Sony but was hesitant to be too overt. He explained that Japanese publishers feared repercussions from Sony if they supported Xbox too strongly. Despite these challenges, Xbox eventually secured some Square Enix titles and key exclusives like Halo.
Xbox exec who brought Bungie into Microsoft says it's "weird" to see Sony own the creators of Halo: "It was so weird to launch Marathon and see a PlayStation logo"
Former Xbox executive Ed Fries expressed his surprise at seeing Bungie, the creators of Halo, now owned by Sony and developing the game Marathon for PlayStation. Fries, who was instrumental in Microsoft's original acquisition of Bungie 26 years ago, found it surreal to play Marathon on his Xbox and see a PlayStation logo. He admitted he would not have believed this trajectory for Bungie if told 25 years prior.
Xbox co-creator says "it's just not true" gaming is on the decline despite layoff apocalypse
Former Xbox executive Ed Fries argues that the video game industry is not in decline, citing PC game growth and the increasing importance of global markets like China. Despite widespread layoffs and studio closures, Fries believes the industry has historically experienced cyclical swings and continues to show potential for significant growth.
Former Xbox VP Ed Fries Says Consoles Arent Going Away, Reflects on Industry Growth
Former Xbox Vice President Ed Fries believes that consoles will continue to be a vital part of the gaming landscape, despite the emergence of new trends. He reflects on the significant growth the industry has experienced over the years.
Former Xbox VP Ed Fries Says Consoles Aren’t Going Away, Reflects on Industry Growth
Former Xbox Vice President Ed Fries believes consoles will remain relevant in the gaming industry. The discussion also touches upon the importance of game preservation and the ongoing debate surrounding physical media versus digital distribution.
The OG Xbox was meant to be a PC-console hybrid, and the console's co-creator says Project Helix is "very…
Ed Fries, a co-creator of the original Xbox, believes Microsoft's current 'Project Helix' initiative to bridge consoles and PCs echoes the initial vision for the Xbox. He explains that technical limitations, particularly RAM constraints, prevented the original Xbox from being a true PC-console hybrid, forcing a more custom architecture. Fries suggests that current hardware capabilities and the narrowing gap between PC and console gaming make this hybrid approach feasible today.
