Phil Spencer played Starfield over the weekend ahead of September

Technically, this means Microsoft paid $7 billion to buy ZeniMax Media three years ago for Phil Spencer to have early access to Starfield.

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer Raves About Starfield in Personal Review, Igniting Fan Excitement - EssentiallySports

Bethesda announces Starfield now has over 10 million players - Neowin

Xbox Game Pass price hike announced ahead of Starfield release, comes into effect next month

Phil Spencer wants Starfield to be a 12-year hit, just like Skyrim

Starfield held off Mortal Kombat 1 to top US software sales in September

Xbox head Phil Spencer responds to leaks: We will share the real plans when we are ready - Neowin

Has Xbox really lost the console wars? - The Verge

Here's how the irresponsibly large Starfield opens

Starfield takes over Steam charts, outshining CS:GO, Baldur's Gate 3, and Armored Core VI in terms of revenue

Starfield delay was 'the right thing to do' says Phil Spencer

More data on Starfield's launch: 1 million concurrent players, most wishlisted Xbox game on Steam