In a surprising twist, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has identified TikTok, the popular short-form video platform, as a primary competitor to Xbox, rather than other gaming consoles. This perspective highlights a significant shift in the gaming landscape, where the battle for attention is no longer confined to traditional gaming platforms but extends to engaging content formats that captivate audiences. During a recent live stream, Nadella emphasized Microsoft’s commitment to innovation across various platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.

In a surprising turn of events, Romero Games has publicly denied rumors of its closure, despite facing significant funding challenges for its unannounced first-person shooter project. The studio, co-founded by industry veterans John and Brenda Romero, confirmed last week that it lost financial backing from a publisher, later identified as Microsoft, which has recently undergone sweeping layoffs affecting thousands of employees. Romero Games emphasized that it is actively exploring new partnerships with several interested publishers to revive its project.