Xbox acquires Bethesda

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WoodenPints on 21 September 2020

Well this came from no where and it's massive news.

Bethesda is joining the @Xbox family.

A note from Pete Hines: https://t.co/i0FNF9bVEO pic.twitter.com/Ur2KJuKnm8
— Bethesda (@bethesda) September 21, 2020

Today is a special day… We are THRILLED to welcome the talented teams and beloved game franchises of @Bethesda to Team Xbox!

Read the full announce from @XboxP3: https://t.co/Jn0HcTJ9Mi pic.twitter.com/iQVutgT6zq
— Xbox (@Xbox) September 21, 2020

- Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion in cash.

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MasonADC on 21 September 2020

WHAT

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Libara on 21 September 2020

WoodenPints said:

Well this came from no where and it's massive news.

Xbox and @Bethesda have worked together for years. We share similar passions and beliefs. Proud to welcome them to Team @Xbox. Excited how we’ll advance gaming together for players everywhere https://t.co/0BcLULyFYF pic.twitter.com/2aectsejsk
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) September 21, 2020

That's an insane buy! Out of nowhere too.

Phil really isnt playing around, I really can't wait to pre order series X tomorrow!

In Phil we trust.

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finalrpgfantasy on 21 September 2020

Megaton. I wonder how much they paid and how well was Bethesda/Zenimax financially.

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MasonADC on 21 September 2020

finalrpgfantasy said:
Megaton. I wonder how much they paid and how well was Bethesda/Zenimax financially.

7.5 billion according to what I saw

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Otter on 21 September 2020

Great for Gamepass, but overall a bit concerning. This is the kind of acquisition that feels like there is little userbenefit as Zenimax already had infinite budget and had very successful IPs that don't need MS' money. Instead of us getting new games and experiences, its just a big money hat.

Maybe they'll keep Bethesda games multiplatform but then I'd question the acqusiton and why not just an EA style gamepass partnership

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ironmanDX on 21 September 2020

Wow.... wth...

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