Some fun facts:
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) September 21, 2020
- This is 3x what Microsoft paid for Minecraft/Mojang
- Bethesda and Obsidian are now sister studios. Fallout New Vegas 2 is now actually a possibility
- Microsoft is now releasing two timed PS5 exclusives lol
Wowwww. Big acquisition in gaming space. https://t.co/RnN68v1CaG
— Chris Ciaccia (@Chris_Ciaccia) September 21, 2020
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
Microsoft is paying $7.5 billion for Zenimax/Bethesda
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) September 21, 2020
2020 is getting real weird, as Microsoft is now gonna be releasing PS5 exclusives thanks to the Zenimax / Bethesda acquisition
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) September 21, 2020
Games from the Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, DOOM, Dishonored, Prey, Quake, Starfield and other franchises becoming part of Xbox Game Studios and part of Xbox Game Pass makes the Xbox platform / ecosystem significantly more attractive.
— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) September 21, 2020
Big investment in Game Pass. https://t.co/loROZIlUom
Buying Bethesda could instantly solve the much discussed 1st party exclusive title problem for Xbox.
— Gavin Baker (@GavinSBaker) September 21, 2020
*If* they make Elder Scrolls, Fallout and Starfield Xbox/PC exclusives, then it is a significant shift in the Playstation vs. XBox balance of power.
Three billion people look to gaming for entertainment, community, and achievement and our ambition is to empower each of them, wherever they play. Today is a step forward on that journey as we welcome the beloved studios and franchises of @Bethesda to @Xbox https://t.co/LENQCXTwBg
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) September 21, 2020
I think it's pretty telling that Microsoft hasn't said that IP like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls will remain multiplatform. I think this buy is to help solve Xbox's "no exclusives" problem. PC will get them too, obviously. Xbox + Game Pass benefits massively from this.
— Zac Bowden (@zacbowden) September 21, 2020
Microsoft announcing DOOM, Elder Scrolls, Fallout acquisition on the week of new Xbox pre-orders: pic.twitter.com/BDfXoOxF1w
— mehedi hassan (@mehedih_) September 21, 2020
BREAKING: Microsoft is planning to buy Zenimax/Bethesda, an industry-shaking acquisition that will give Xbox ownership of Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Doom, Wolfenstein, Dishonored, and more. Story hitting Bloomberg shortly
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) September 21, 2020
— Frank X. Shaw (@fxshaw) September 21, 2020
These amazing teams are responsible for iconic franchises like:
— Xbox (@Xbox) September 21, 2020
@ElderScrolls@TESOnline@Fallout@Wolfenstein@DOOM@Dishonored@TheEvilWithin@PreyGame @rage@Quake@StarfieldGame
And many more. Please help us to welcome our friends at @Bethesda to Team Xbox!
Bethesda is an incredibly talented group of 2,300 people worldwide who make up these studios across Bethesda Softworks:
— Xbox (@Xbox) September 21, 2020
@BethesdaStudios @idSoftware@ZeniMax_Online@ArkaneStudios@machinegames@TangoGameworks@AlphaDogGames
Roundhouse Studios
?Microsoft acquires ZeniMax Media, parent to gaming giant Bethesda, for $7.5b in cash. The deal will boost Microsoft's cloud gaming efforts ahead of its new Xbox launch in Nov. & will present a challenge to Sony, which is releasing its new PS5 in Nov. https://t.co/EkPQOIk8wR
— Sara Fischer (@sarafischer) September 21, 2020
Microsoft acquires Bethesda parent ZeniMax Media in $7.5 billion gaming deal https://t.co/DRZyOa2nPz
— Axios (@axios) September 21, 2020
Microsoft acquires game publisher Bethesda Softworks for $7.5 billion https://t.co/oZ4IbN4i6D by @maryjofoley
— ZDNet (@ZDNet) September 21, 2020
Good morning! Microsoft owns Prey, Fallout, Wolfenstein, The Elder Scrolls, and DOOM now. Did somebody say exclusives? https://t.co/rRk6ScSNLy
— Input (@inputmag) September 21, 2020
Welcome to Monday. New Fallout, Elder Scrolls (Skyrim), Wolfenstein, Dishonored, Prey (??) will be coming soon as Xbox exclusives (?). https://t.co/RfF6rdyvSw
— Joshua Topolsky (@joshuatopolsky) September 21, 2020
Today we (also) announced #XboxGamePass has over 15M members.
— Ben Decker (@dckr) September 21, 2020
Thank you to all our fans. Your trust and input have made the service great.
Thank you to the Game Pass team. You're the most passionate and dedicated people I’ve ever worked with. https://t.co/RADiX83X4v.
Hidden in the announcement...
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) September 21, 2020
"Xbox Game Pass, which has reached a new milestone of over 15 million subscribers."
They announced 10 million subscribers on April 29th.
Subscription continues to be one of the hottest growth areas in gaming spend.
https://t.co/2ox0Ny9wEb
Big announcements in here re this am’s news! Thanks to our 15M+ members, our incredible developer and publisher partners, and the awesome @XboxGamePass team! https://t.co/pM6ZzTows3
— matt percy (@mattpercyprime) September 21, 2020
またまたと思ったら「買収にはベセスダソフトワークス、ベセスダゲームスタジオ、idソフトウェア、ゼニマックス~略~世界中のパブリッシャーとデベロッパが含まれてます」って書いてある!|Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and its game publisher Bethesda Softworks https://t.co/q7jamzCrtQ https://t.co/O22zQjinGN
— H/de.(TECHNOJAPAN.net) (@hide_loopcube) September 21, 2020
Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and its game publisher Bethesda Softworks https://t.co/i6MhSKFOVQ
— tipatat (@tipatat) September 21, 2020
ㅁㅊ 앞으로 나올 베데스다의 게임들은 런칭당일부터 바로 게임패스에 추가한대https://t.co/WCGrbAjC1u
— 라간 (@lagan31) September 21, 2020
Microsoft is going to own Quake?
— Rocket Jump Ninja (@RocketJumpNinja) September 21, 2020
Not sure if should be thrilled or terrified.https://t.co/wUx2Dn8Ypn
ICYMI in the excitement this morning, @XboxGamePass just hit 15 million subscribers! Huge congrats to the team! https://t.co/hHcPlf2OHS
— Harrison Hoffman (@harrisonhoffman) September 21, 2020
Microsoft to Acquire ZeniMax Media and Its Game Publisher Bethesda Softworks https://t.co/3nwtT3HWGF
— Brian Crecente (@crecenteb) September 21, 2020
I know it was my 40th birthday this weekend and all, but DAMN Xbox, this seems like WAY too extravagant a gift. ? This is a genuine MEGATON, which doesn’t come around often. Genuine game-changer. Now I’m even more bummed I won’t be on Unlocked tomorrow! https://t.co/ju0o2myCiu
— Ryan McCaffrey (@DMC_Ryan) September 21, 2020
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has reportedly said Bethesda games will still appear on non-Xbox consoles on a "case-by-case basis." https://t.co/L0DPxptino pic.twitter.com/PrXnNiDytf
— IGN (@IGN) September 21, 2020
Xbox Game Pass hit 15 million subscribers! ?
— Catarina Macedo (@CatamyKX) September 21, 2020
I am so excited to see the bright future of this service unfold. It will continue to revolutionize how we discover games, play games and the power of a shared library is amazing to play with friends.https://t.co/UBHrTE38CL
마이크로소프트가 75억 달러에 제니맥스 미디어를 인수 https://t.co/GMURmPTsTZ
— H. Kim (@metavital) September 21, 2020
제니맥스 미디어는 <엘더스크롤> 시리즈, <폴아웃> 시리즈 개발사 베데스다 소프트웍스, <둠> 시리즈 개발사 이드소프트웨어 등을 보유
So... for the first time ever, @Microsoft is publishing a Playstation exclusive game? ???https://t.co/YYGveLy50f
— Linus Tech Tips (@LinusTech) September 21, 2020
Microsoft Makes Big Game Play, Buying Bethesda Software Parent ZeniMax For $7.5B https://t.co/vlX9Vef6dh pic.twitter.com/n07tWK4oSX
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) September 21, 2020
whatttt https://t.co/3ySxCVlxBe
— alex (@alex) September 21, 2020
(1/5) For an acquisition like this, I think there are 3 main sources of synergies: platform, cost and business model.
— Ashley McEnery (@ashleydiane) September 21, 2020
The success of this deal will likely come down to the last one - how much value @Xbox can extract from putting Zeni on Game Pass https://t.co/TwkCpEeFHI
Microsoft set to acquire Bethesda parent ZeniMax for $7.5B#Microsoft #acquire #ZeniMax #Bethesda #Game #software #tech #business #news #UDShttps://t.co/liwkPyX0bQ
— Universal Data Solutions (@UnivDataSol) September 21, 2020
MicrosoftがZeniMax Mediaを買収。Bethesda Softworksも傘下に。
— 但木 一真 Kazuma Tadaki@REDEE (@k_tadaki) September 21, 2020
マジか。近年稀にみるでかい買収案件がきたhttps://t.co/aIBFsKmEcJ
I guess Microsoft wants to break Skyrim as well. is there any kind of Monopoly protections in this country?
— ColinT is ManiacalV (@ManiacalV) September 21, 2020
https://t.co/UP3ghu7R1c
B AS IN BILLIONS...?
— OSKOOL-G (@oskool_g) September 21, 2020
Microsoft acquires Bethesda Softworks in $7.5B deal... https://t.co/JvJl4cNlKy
— Sigurdur Gunnarsson (@SiggiGG) September 21, 2020
Microsoft bought Bethesda for $7.5 BILLION ?https://t.co/czJy2sqfFh
— HarleyQuinnsMrJ from YouTube (@HarleyQuinnsMrJ) September 21, 2020
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
Microsoft and @Bethesda have entered into an agreement in which Microsoft will acquire Bethesda Softworks and its studios. Learn more here: https://t.co/0r7QcYmRnl
— Xbox Wire (@XboxWire) September 21, 2020
. . . To all the teams that are part of ZeniMax Media around the world : Welcome to Team @Xbox? !@XboxP3's blog post about it is here https://t.co/rSiSN4eGTk
— Larry Hryb (@majornelson) September 21, 2020
(3/3)
Microsoft has acquired Bethesda for $7.5 billion.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 21, 2020
Xbox now owns iconic video game franchises such as Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Doom and Wolfenstein.
(Source: https://t.co/sbhXmEgaZU) pic.twitter.com/0tKeRyBJMJ
Incredible. As in the literal meaning of the word. A huge acquisition: https://t.co/mFx3egrxc6
— Digital Foundry (@digitalfoundry) 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!
— Xbox Canada (@XboxCanada) September 21, 2020
Read the full announce from @XboxP3: https://t.co/xmfizhNIoK pic.twitter.com/nfONpRR6tQ
This announcement is a dream come true for me as a gamer & member of Team Xbox. I have so much admiration for Todd Howard @DCDeacon & all of the incredibly talented members of the team at Bethesda and their many talent studios. Huge welcome to everyone! ? https://t.co/CRlNjk5mcm
— Aaron Greenberg ??♂️❎ (@aarongreenberg) September 21, 2020
The day before #XboxSeriesX pre-orders. I see you Microsoft. https://t.co/N8y13jBneB pic.twitter.com/EJWL7eokKq
— Shinobi602 (@shinobi602) September 21, 2020
マイクロソフトがベセスダの親会社、ZeniMax Mediaを買収する契約を締結。https://t.co/mkLY7YSzjz
— えふりす (@Kuraris_plus) September 21, 2020
Community: #20by2020
— Klobrille (@klobrille) September 21, 2020
Phil Spencer: hold my beer ...https://t.co/Rxch22xeQC
Microsoft to acquire Elder Scrolls, Fallout, other hit games in $7.5B deal for Bethesda Softworks parent - GeekWire https://t.co/XRg6VNvlmR #gaming #gamers pic.twitter.com/AoDcVBgRGj
— Evan Kirstel #RemoteWork (@EvanKirstel) September 21, 2020
Microsoft buying Skyrim, Fallout and Doom publisher Bethesda https://t.co/xMnPC4ApAO pic.twitter.com/Pq6qxsueBj
— VG247 (@VG247) September 21, 2020
In a separate post by Bethesda's vice president of PR and marketing Pete Hines, the newly-acquired company said it will still be publishing its own games -- perhaps suggesting some of its games may still come to non-Microsoft systems.https://t.co/rzvq1vP7bR
— M. H. Jafarian (@MH_Jafarian) September 21, 2020
Microsoft는 75 억 달러의 게임 거래로 Bethesda의 부모 ZeniMax Media를 인수했습니다. https://t.co/jYhs64uZbI
— editoy (@editoy) September 21, 2020
EEEEEEEE! My work just acquired Bethesda!
— Cage's Kiss ? (@CagesKiss) September 21, 2020
Bethesda, which makes my favorite series of games!https://t.co/sKGzTdAQPo
We kknda knew this already. But I expect this to double in the next couple of years. GAMEOVER!!@JBoss293 @Crossphazer @New_Legal_ @XboxCult @generationx_box @akahmiii@Kmega4 @XboxJuan4K @showstopper2123https://t.co/JTPIYXQtYm
— KASS360 (@X_DIVISIONS) September 21, 2020
I don't think this will effect Bethesda's games; a bunch of suits exchanged money, there might be some Xbox exclusive stuff here & there, that's it.
— Jonah Lobe (@Jonahlobe) September 21, 2020
This was always going to happen - they've been trending more and more corporate for years.https://t.co/qowAl4H7kC
I know the comparison isn’t perfect, because the IPs are super violent, but this has a real Disney feel to it.
— Minius GC (@MiniusGC) September 21, 2020
I can’t think of anything else like this. Have any larger gaming franchises ever been sold? https://t.co/xOhqU3ptkt
Microsoft this morning announced plans to acquire ZeniMax for $7.5 billion in cash. ZeniMax owns the EBM (#ExactBrandMatch) #domain name ZeniMax(.com) along with other #domains, such as Rage(.com) and Fallout(.com), the company uses for its games.https://t.co/CAKaMIM4E3
— MarkUpgrade (@markupgrade) September 21, 2020
Wow Microsoft buying Zenimax for $7.5B in its biggest ever gaming acquisition - Fallout, Doom, Elder Scrolls is joining Team Xbox as the gaming content wars heat uphttps://t.co/oF0ya6XpfY
— Jon Lai (@Tocelot) September 21, 2020
It’s over! Xbox just won! https://t.co/EJrJoJuzId
— Iron Claw Gaming (@IronClawGaming) September 21, 2020
So Xbox Game Pass is about to become even more of a must-buy than it was already looking like, right?
— Matty BS (@bowlingotter) September 22, 2020
https://t.co/iWKv13zXl8 via @Polygon
Since the news is out I can finally tell this.
— Emanuela Zaccone (@Zatomas) September 21, 2020
Bobblehead whispered me the great #Bethesda + #Microsoft news in 2018, at the first #Xbox fan fest in Italy. What a relief to be finally able to confess it! ?
Because I could...right @XboxP3 @moneyrumble? https://t.co/6coCQ3yo3k pic.twitter.com/fRk4pBy5lN
I really hope this doesn’t mean I won’t be able to play Elder Scrolls VI some day. https://t.co/K7jP8rmJ8t
— Jay LaCroix (@JayTheLinuxGuy) September 22, 2020
Microsoft is buying Skyrim, Fallout and Doom publisher Bethesda https://t.co/xMnPC4ApAO pic.twitter.com/Xau1Te93gI
— VG247 (@VG247) September 21, 2020