Xbox lead Phil Spencer commends Nintendo`s risk-taking in new interview
(Windows Phone Central)

Xbox <3 Nintendo. Xbox lead Phil Spencer isn`t one to shy away from offering praise where it`s due, and in a recent documentary, the Xbox leader had some praise for rival gaming platform Nintendo (via VGC). The documentary is called `Playing With Power: The Nintendo Story,` and is exclusive to U.S. streaming service Crackle. The documentary explores the rise of Nintendo as an industry staple, along with every high point and every low point in the legendary company`s illustrious history. Many industry figures offer context and their takes on Nintendo`s efforts throughout the show, with Xbox lead Phil Spencer offering some choice words on Nintendo`s risk-taking and ingenuity. `The role that Nintendo has played in making gaming a safe and inviting family experience, while also bringing core game experiences to their platform, I think has been foundational to the industry that we have today. I don`t think you can decouple the video game industry from Nintendo. I think they`...