Xbox paid more for Bethesda than Disney did for Star Wars. Here’s why.
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Microsoft will pay $7.5 billion for ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks in a deal to bolster Xbox’s Game Pass subscription service. But what does it mean for the next generation of consoles and exclusive games? Jeff Bakalar is here to break it all down for you.
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The Fallout title screen at :11 is from a community mod called “Fallout: Miami” and is not an official Bethesda release. Sorry for any confusion.
Lol, you showed the fallout Miami logo. Thats a mod
Microsoft makes 6 billion a year already in subscriptions. Now with zenimax they’ll double that easily
“And, whatever the h__ Star-Field turns out to be.!?”
Oh god! This makes me even more scared for The ES6… Look how Microsoft srewed up Crack Down…Dear God please save the next elder scrolls…
Great video 👍
Will my game stop to update in the middle of a fire fight? This is never good for the consumer. More Microsoft is bad for everyone on the planet.
Wow
Bethsada haven’t made any good games since Elder scrolls from 2008 😂 this is not a big deal and Sony has way better games.
Quality over quantity.
Ps5 is way ahead.
Microsoft has bought great studios and companies like Rare, Lionhead, Ninja Theory, Ensemble and they still dont get a good games on their platform. They probably just treat the studios like crap once they buy them. THIS AINT EXCITING, ITS INFURIATING! They’ll probably screw up Elder Scrolls!!!!!
Once Microsoft buys one these studios, if the budget starts to get high, they probably never get to finish the game. Thats probably why we never get to see any real new Age of Empire, Fable or great Rare games just silly stuff. You guys honestly believe a game like Elder Scrolls is not going to be affected by the executive mindset of Microsoft. The game is either going to get gimped like crazy or we’ll never get it!!!!
People do realize Xbox being Xbox/PC/Gamepass/xcloud(mobile) makes the statement on more then one system still true as xbox ecosystem is on all those devices. People need to stop being biased against Xbox and accept it. If Sony bought Bethesda you would see the media praise exclusivity.
Doesn’t really change my stance. I still enjoy PS games alot better and pre-ordered one already. Plus I’m building a PC next year so need for an Xbox for me
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How’s the kickstand on it?
Xbox Rules internet 😁⚡
Cnet, I’m sure Tom Howard was referring to the Xbox ecosystem which is Xbox console, PC and Streaming on Android devices for now. That does not include Playstation or Nintendo maybe.
Just buy Sony already 😁
Now xbox game pass will be a crazy good deal😃
Ubisoft is next!
Xbox tried to be anti exclusive but Sony wouldn’t budge now it’s our turn
I highly doubt Bethesda games won’t start to be exclusive to Xbox and PC, you don’t drop 7.5 billion just to keep it on PlayStation
These games are definitly becoming exclusive. Todd Howards got no influence in where stuff will go
I’ve had an Xbox since 2008 but I’m not brand loyal, I was very close to switching to PS5 because all the amazing exclusives I missed out on this past generation. The acquisition of Bethesda etc shows me Gampass is what you need if you want to have the best game’s on release for a cheap monthly subscription. They made my decision for me. Series X here is come! Although I had no luck pre-ordering yesterday… i’ll just buy a PS4 when they turn dirt cheap and finally play God of war, spider man, last of us 2, and horizon zero dawn and call it a day LOL
Deprive sony of lots of big titles or dip their fingers into that big ol sony wallet and let the purchase pay for itself? Hmm lol
Makes sense I mean if you can get your competition to buy your content why not. I’m sure they may make a few xbox only titles but games cost too much money to make they can’t afford to not sell to competitors.
Here’s the breakdown, they own Bethesda.
Fallout miami mod
do your research cause elders scrolls and startled and more are exclusives to xbox/pc only
Doom 🤩
Buy my Xbox
Now fast forward roughly 3 years and Microsoft now owns Activision-Blizzard and King.