Satya Nadella rarely touches on the subject of Xbox in speeches and interviews. Mostly, some of his comments about the gaming unit can only be heard within the framework of financial reports. But this week he gave Source Podcast Interviewin which he touched on a number of Xbox-related issues. He answered questions about the current reboot, his stance on the game’s overall direction, and Asha Sharma’s behavior. Here are all the Xbox-related quotes he quoted during the interview.
Satya Nadella
Microsoft head
In my opinion, Xbox is going through a major transformation right now. I always say that at Microsoft, gaming was part of the company even before Windows came along. Just remember Flight Simulator. So to me, games are as core to our DNA as development tools or AI solutions.
Satya Nadella
Microsoft head
I really appreciate our current game IP. When you look at our studio, our IP portfolio, and our ability to leverage all of that to create great games in the future, I’m very optimistic.
Satya Nadella
Microsoft head
[…] This has always been our goal: we want to be a great publisher and platform provider of games for PC and Xbox.
Satya Nadella
Microsoft head
I think Asha and her team have said that Xbox will return to growth in the next fiscal year. This is the plan they are currently implementing. As part of this process, they’ve done a great job of making a truly great game.
Previously, Asha Sharma named Xbox’s short- and long-term goals. The entire gaming division should resume growth next year, she said.