Microsoft CEO emphasizes the importance of games for the company

CEO Satya Nadella has stressed Microsoft's focus on gaming as one of the company's key products, according to an interview with MSN. Discussing Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, Nadella reaffirmed his excitement despite the steep $68.7 billion price tag. Nadella believes gaming will be an essential part of Microsoft's consumers' lives, particularly as Generation Z invests more time into gaming.

He elaborates gaming is where Microsoft can contribute significantly in the consumer market. With gaming styles transforming rapidly, whether on mobile, console, PC, or the cloud, Microsoft aims to involve itself more as a game manufacturer and publisher. Asserting themselves as one of the top game publishers, Microsoft remains dedicated to building platforms.

Other topics in the interview included Nadella's career journey within Microsoft, his role as CEO, AI's societal and corporate influences, and Microsoft's announced quarterly figures. The Xbox division reported a record turnover, despite a drop in hardware sales.