Microsoft CEO says Xbox must become 'sustainable' as it reportedly considers major spinoff
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that Xbox must become a 'sustainable' business, implying it has been subsidized rather than profitable. This follows reports that Microsoft is considering spinning out Xbox into a standalone unit, potentially to sell it or find a partner. The company also aims to speed up development for major franchises like Halo and The Elder Scrolls, while addressing challenges like memory chip price increases driven by AI companies.
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- Game: Minecraft
- Company: Microsoft
- Game: Black Ops 7
- Game: Halo
- Topic: Artificial Intelligence
- Person: Satya Nadella
- Topic: Business Strategy
- Company: Alpha Dog Games
- Game: Hi-Fi Rush
- Topic: Layoffs
- Company: iD Software
- Company: Activision Blizzard
- Company: Arkane Austin
- Company: Krafton
- Company: Bethesda
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