Microsoft has purchased Zenimax Media/Bethesda in what is described as an "industry-shaking" acquisition. The news was initially posted on Twitter by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, before being made official by Microsoft mere minutes later.
Microsoft purchased Zenimax Media for $7.5 billion USD, which gives Microsoft immediate ownership of Bethesda, partner studios such as id Software and MachineGames, and lucrative video game brands including Doom, Fallout, Prey, The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, and Dishonored, among others.
"Over the years I’ve had many deep conversations with the creative leaders at Bethesda on the future of gaming and we’ve long shared similar visions for the opportunities for creators and their games to reach more players in more ways," said Xbox Head Phil Spencer. "Like us, Bethesda are passionate believers in building a diverse array of creative experiences, in exploring new game franchises, and in telling stories in bold ways. All of their great work will of course continue and grow and we look forward to empowering them with the resources and support of Microsoft to scale their creative visions to more players in new ways for you".
This is, of course, an incredible coup right before the dawn of a new generation of gaming, announced just one day before pre-orders go live on Xbox' new gaming hardware, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
You can read Microsoft's official statement regarding the acquisition right here.
from Destructoid https://ift.tt/2G0STpB
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