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Jun 2021
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The future of Xbox Gaming with Phil Spen...

IJUSTINE AND JENNA
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We got a chance to chat with Phil Spencer about what the future of gaming at Xbox, this weekends showcase with Bethesda and what he's been playing! Oh and yes, we did ask about Halo.....

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