User comments range from fears of complete control of games by algorithms to predictions of the "end of Xbox as we know it." "Gaming just unlocked the AI skill tree" and "Xbox is dead" are the most popular responses.
Players fear that Microsoft will focus on AI experiments instead of quality exclusives. Many believe this is a sign of the brand's departure from the console market in favor of PC and cloud services: "R.I.P. Xbox."
The announcement triggered a wave of toxicity, including criticism based on the gender and origin of the new CEO. Some internet users see this as the beginning of an "era of agenda" in corporations such as Google, Adobe, and IBM, and predict negative consequences for the industry.
Despite some congratulations and hope for a fresh strategy, pessimism and a sense of the end of an era dominate.
Main concerns of the community:
- AI Invasion: Fear that traditional game development will be replaced by Microsoft's generative tools
- Shift to PC: Assumption that the brand will leave the console market.
- Lack of "Gamer DNA": Doubts whether Sharma understands the needs of hardcore players.