The reported casual games are designed to allow colleagues
to play against each other during meetings.
Microsoft clearly seems to be looking at games as another
way to improve the meeting experience as businesses continue to balance the
needs of hybrid and remote work, reported the Verge.
Microsoft is said to be only testing casual games internally
from its casual games offering right now, and the company could choose not to
roll this integration out to consumers and businesses.
Microsoft refused to talk regarding its testing of games
inside Microsoft Teams, according to a reports from The Verge.
In addition to testing casual games on Teams, Microsoft is
also reportedly looking into virtual spaces inside Teams, where colleagues can
together network and socialize with games.
These virtual spaces are part of Microsoft's broader
metaverse plan, and the company has previously detailed its ambitions for 3D
avatars and expected immersive meetings, that are set to arrive with Microsoft
Teams this year.
Microsoft had previously added features as well to Teams
with remote work. 'Together mode' was one of the first additions during the
pandemic, nearly two years ago. Microsoft Teams has also been updated with
remotely accessible views and features, and mobile enhancements.