Microsoft now "owns" Quake? That is ironic.
Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
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Re: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
#12Looks like the total being reported elsewhere is $7.5B. - https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/370520/Microsoft_buys_Ze... - https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1308028640488292352
I swapped my numbers, thanks for the heads up, fixed now.
Re: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
#13Looks like the total being reported elsewhere is $7.5B. - https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/370520/Microsoft_buys_Ze... - https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1308028640488292352
Even 7.5B is still only 15% of the failed TikTok deal. Seems like a bargain in comparison.
3x the Mojang purchase[1], and I still think it's worth it.
1: https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1308029942018510848
Re: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
#14Seems like a better deal than the vapid fad that is TikTok, in addition to them partnering with Oracle which looks like a marriage made in a hellstew.
Well done Microsoft and Bethesda.
Re: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
#15Maybe we'll get a followup to new vegas.
We had it, it's called The Outer World ;)
(I know, I know...)
Re: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
#16Holy sh!t. Bethesda is huge! Well I was just thinking the other day that Microsoft really doesn't have any first party studio that are really as good as Sony's first party. IMO they didn't release a game 'this' gen that makes picking up a xbox one worth it. This could change that with fallout and doom. Also this allows them to bring the ID tech engine under their stewardship.... I just hope that they don't trash the…
ID tech is one of the biggest Vulkan users. I really hope they don't port it to Directx 12 instead :(
Re: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
#17From a strategy perspective this is an absolutely massive win for Xbox. Their entire strategy [1] for the next generation of consoles is breadth vs depth, essentially saying they cant beat Sony in exclusives so they'll offer way more value for a lower price.
What this acquisition means is that the gap between potential Xbox exclusives/Day 1 releases and what Sony has is much smaller. Realistically there is a very low chance that any of the IP from this purchase becomes Xbox-exclusive, but even an early launch on Xbox shifts momentum massively.
[1] https://pausebutton.substack.com/p/level-69-the-next-generat...
Re: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
#18Microsoft bought the legendary game company Rare some time ago. That acquisition didn't go well, so I hope this works out well for Bethesda.
Re: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
#19Holy sh!t. Bethesda is huge! Well I was just thinking the other day that Microsoft really doesn't have any first party studio that are really as good as Sony's first party. IMO they didn't release a game 'this' gen that makes picking up a xbox one worth it. This could change that with fallout and doom. Also this allows them to bring the ID tech engine under their stewardship.... I just hope that they don't trash the…
ID tech is one of the biggest Vulkan users. I really hope they don't port it to Directx 12 instead :(
When I saw Doom 2016 running on OpenGL I was shocked. I would’ve never thought you could write an AAA game with it. It made me wonder why game developers use DX instead.
Re: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks for $7.5B
#20microsoft are seeing that the money is going to be made in a subscription model for games. by purchasing the studios it makes it much easier for them to bundle games (possibly with exclusivity) with their gamepass. i know i'm more likely to subscribe to gamepass (and keep it running for years) vs. the 1/2 games i buy a year.
I wonder if they are moving to a subscription model because players hate the Windows store and basically refuse to use it instead of Steam when purchasing games. Having failed at running a store I wonder if they've decided plan b is running a rental service.