Because the changes have also affected employees, his comments come as Microsoft continues restructuring its gaming operations, making his remarks notable. And so that is sort of our goal,” he explained.
Speaking about the current state of Xbox, Nadella said he feels “fantastic” about the company’s gaming portfolio and said the “streamlining” being carried out by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is “great to see. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has spoken about the company’s Xbox business. His comments come as the tech giant’s gaming division undergoes restructuring and layoffs. Microsoft has been working to change how Xbox operates across consoles and PC, looking to expand its games business while also managing its studios and resources. The changes have included headcount reductions as part of a broader effort to streamline the organisation. During a recent podcast with Alex Heath, Nadella discussed Microsoft’s gaming business and its plans for Xbox and PC. He pointed to the company’s existing studios and intellectual property as a reason for his confidence in the business. Nadella connected the changes to Microsoft’s broader objective of creating a sustainable gaming business that can reach more players. “And then we have to invent the right sustainable business model that allows us to deliver gaming to more and more people. That has always been the goal, which is we want to be a great publisher and a great platform provider for games across both PCs and Xboxes. Nadella also discussed Microsoft’s Windows business during the podcast, saying the company needs to stay focused on improving the operating system’s fundamentals.