Amid recent news that Phil Spencer asked Microsoft to acquire Sega, journalists asked the leadership of the Japanese company how it feels about the prospect of becoming part of a major corporation.
“Not right now. We are very close with Microsoft and have a great relationship with its management team. Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond from Xbox really take the values that video game fans hold dear seriously,” — said Sega Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Shuji Utsumi.
In addition to Sega, Microsoft also considered acquiring Square Enix and its Western studios.