Microsoft has announced a US $7.5 billion deal to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Works plus its studios. The latter are behind some big video game franchises including Doom, Fallout, Elder Scrolls, etc.
Micosoft will buy video game maker ZeniMax for US$7.5 billion – ctvnews.ca
REDMOND, WASH. Microsoft is buying the company behind popular video games The Elder Scrolls, Doom and Fallout. The software giant said Monday that it is paying US$7.5 billion for ZeniMax Media, the parent company of video game publisher Bethesda Softworks. Microsoft said it is buying Bethesda in part to beef up its Xbox Game Pass game subscription service, which it says has over 15 million subscribers.
Link: Micosoft will buy video game maker ZeniMax for US$7.5 billion
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Microsoft’s ZeniMax Acquisition Reaction: The Internet Freaks Out Over Xbox And Bethesda’s Partnership – gamespot.com
Earlier today, Microsoft announced its acquisition of Bethesda parent company ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion. The purchase raised eyebrows online, with some excited about a possible Doom/Halo crossover. This is just one of the many reactions the internet had to the news; you can check out other responses below.
via gamespot.com
