Overview
- In an internal Q&A reported by Windows Central, Satya Nadella told staff Microsoft will continue to invest in gaming and called Xbox one of the company's core identities.
- Microsoft communications chief Frank X. Shaw publicly rejected a viral claim that Nadella gave Sharma a “blank check” to revive Xbox.
- Sharma confirmed work has begun on the next-generation hardware, codenamed Project Helix, which is pitched to play Xbox and PC games, though technical details remain scarce.
- Addressing AI concerns, Sharma said games should be crafted by humans rather than manufactured, signaling caution about forcing generative tools into development.
- Leaders acknowledged the need to satisfy existing console and PC fans, with Xbox set to brief developers at GDC this week, including a session led by VP of Next Generation Jason Ronald.