The Internet Reacts to Xbox Buying Bethesda

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In case you somehow missed the news, Microsoft announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks. The acquisition brings 2,300 new employees under the Xbox umbrella and expands Microsoft from 15 to 23 creative studio teams. It also brings popular franchises like Doom, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls into the fold. In short, it is an extremely big deal -- made with $7.5 billion in cash. And the internet is kind of freaking out about it.

"This is an awesome time to be an Xbox fan. In the last 10 days alone, we’ve released details on our two new consoles which go on pre-order tomorrow, launched cloud gaming in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and now we’re making another investment in the most critical part of our strategy: the games," said Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, as part of today's announcement. "Generations of gamers have been captivated by the renowned franchises in the Bethesda portfolio and will continue to be so for years to come as part of Xbox."


The timing of the acquisition announcement, which is expected to close in the second half of 2021's fiscal year, couldn't be better, all things considered, for Xbox and Microsoft. The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are both set to launch on November 10th for $499 and $299, respectively.



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tO0tPosted:

Big moves from Xbox, hopefully they can turn this generation around and take the crown back.

0101010101010101Posted:

slader Xbox still isn't as impressive anymore in my eyes.


Yeah they only bought one of the biggest gaming development company. Xbox sucks

SHOTTYLEANPosted:

Sean
slader Xbox still isn't as impressive anymore in my eyes.


How can buying Bethesda devalue the Xbox to you?


A fanboy of anything cannot be reasoned with.

SeanPosted:

slader Xbox still isn't as impressive anymore in my eyes.


How can buying Bethesda devalue the Xbox to you?

MikePosted:

And they really have been plotting this out

junoPosted:

Xbox still isn't as impressive anymore in my eyes.


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