"Phil [Spencer], he's always talked to me about how gaming is the largest entertainment category-what is gaming in its most expansive form going forward? This doesn't mean we walk away from what people are doing today when we think about a AAA game on a console. The question is about where else can we go to extend that."
"For me, we're long on gaming. We'll continue to invest, and we'll always do so. It's up to this team to show excellence in execution and in creativity. Software always carries risk, but this is software with lots of creation risk. It's way different. But yet, we have to be the best in class at it."
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed concerns about Xbox's future in an internal Q&A with incoming Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Rumors had circulated that Microsoft was abandoning Xbox to focus on AI, especially after Phil Spencer's resignation and Sharma's appointment from Microsoft's CoreAI division. Nadella emphasized Microsoft's continued commitment to gaming as the largest entertainment category. He stated the company will maintain investment in traditional AAA console games while exploring expansion opportunities. Nadella acknowledged software carries inherent risks but stressed Microsoft's dedication to excellence in execution and creativity within the gaming sector.
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