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The US & EU Approve Microsoft’s ZeniMax Acquisition

Well, it is official: Microsoft has become Disney. Ok, that’s a bit hyperbolic and makes it sound like Bethesda (and others) is Lucasfilm in that comparison, but I think I am right in equating the two. However, the deal for Bethesda seemed…

Three Predictions After the Bethesda Acquisition

I think it’s safe to say we’re all excited about the Microsoft deal that was revealed this week. In some ways, it’s a bit disappointing in terms of equity across all game consoles. Then again, I can’t imagine Microsoft making Elder Scrolls…

Microsoft/Xbox To Seek Further Studio Purchases

Over the last few days, there have been a few things on the people’s lips: “Do I ally with trans people I love and care about, or that angry woman that doesn’t believe science” and “7.5-billion is a lot for Fallout 76, isn’t it?” Astro…

Microsoft Purchases Bethesda and ZeniMax in Gigantic Deal

In what is the second-largest gaming company acquisition of all time, Microsoft is in the process of acquiring Bethesda Softworks and its parent company, ZeniMax Media, for a cool $7.5 Billion US dollars pending approval from the Department of Justice Antitrust division.…