Since the departure of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, Microsoft has not been shy about making bold statements when it comes to its gaming division. This time, Satya Nadella, CEO of the American giant himself, reiterated his ambition for the video game division.
During a Q&A session, Nadella emphasized that Microsoft will continue to invest heavily in gaming. He also wants his teams to become “the best” in this category.
“That’s why I’m long on it. Phil, 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 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 an excellence in execution, and 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.”
Finally, Satya Nadella also praised the merits of consoles, the development of interactive entertainment to counter anxiety-inducing news, and the consideration of Xbox fans’ opinions for the future of the brand.
It’s great to see Microsoft committing to the gaming industry! Their dedication to continuous investment can only lead to exciting developments for gamers. Looking forward to what the future holds!