Nadella reassures xbox staff amid spencer's exit

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has sought to ease concerns over the future of the Xbox division following the departure of gaming head Phil Spencer. Nadella held a Q&A session with internal staff, reaffirming the company's commitment to gaming.

Nadella: microsoft 'long on gaming'

In the meeting, Nadella emphasized that gaming is a core part of Microsoft's 'consumer ambition', with the company planning to continue investing heavily in the sector. 'We're long on gaming,' Nadella said. 'We'll continue to invest, and we'll always do so.'

His comments come amid concerns that Xbox might be 'sunsetting' due to Microsoft's increasing focus on artificial intelligence and cloud computing. However, Nadella made it clear that gaming will remain a key area of focus for the company.

New xbox ceo assures fans of 'return'

Asha Sharma, the newly appointed head of Xbox, has also sought to reassure gamers. In a tweet, Sharma promised a 'return of Xbox', including the upcoming next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix. The device will reportedly offer improved performance and allow for cross-play between Xbox and PC games.

Sharma has vowed to reconnect with core Xbox fans, who have felt disenfranchised by Microsoft's shifting strategy. She acknowledged the need to understand the 'why' behind past decisions and is committed to delivering excellence in gaming execution and creativity.

Questions remain over Microsoft's multi-platform strategy, particularly in light of Sony's recent decision to make certain single-player games console exclusives again, rather than releasing them on PC. However, Nadella's reassurances and Sharma's promises suggest that Microsoft remains committed to gaming on its own terms.