have shed light on Microsoft's gaming strategy and its relationship with Nintendo. Among the revelations was
, a claim that took most by surprise.
In an email exchange from 2020, Spencer conveyed to a colleague, "I totally agree that Nintendo is THE prime asset for us in gaming." He also expressed confidence that Microsoft's board was entirely behind the idea of such an acquisition if it were to become feasible. Spencer's aspirations didn't stop at mere discussions. He conveyed that integrating one of the industry's biggest companies would not only be a significant milestone in his career but also beneficial for both the said parties. His perspective was rooted in his belief that Nintendo's long-term future lay outside of their own hardware ecosystem. Nevertheless, Spencer has since clarified that much has changed since those discussions, highlighting that plans and ideas from the past aren't necessarily reflective of the company's current or future direction.