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Episode: Why Microsoft is targeting Amazon and Google - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast
Description: Haydn, Brendan and Chris discuss the biggest stories of the past week, starting with Microsoft's bold claims as to who its biggest competitors are. Phil Spencer recently claimed Xbox's future will see it stand up against the likes of Amazon and Google, rather than its historical rival PlayStation. We unpack this statement, and take a closer look at Microsoft's position in the wider tech and games industry, as well as ponder the crossover between the platform holders and the infrastructure they use. We also discuss the surprise departure of Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser and...