Microsoft & Bethesda: An Acquisition for the Ages - Episode 65

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into  all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. In arguably one of the biggest financial moves in gaming history, Microsoft has agreed in principle to acquire ZeniMax Media & Bethesda Softworks for a staggering $7.5B. With Bethesda being home to some of gaming’s biggest franchises, including the Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Doom and more, what will this mean for the potential exclusivity of its franchises within the Xbox ecosystem? Will this deal help secure the future financially of published series like Tango Gamework’s The Evil Within, Arkane’s Dishonored, and more? Will Microsoft focus on letting Bethesda keep semi-independence like Phil Spencer plans to do? And Does this move finally force the hands of Sony and Nintendo to adequately answer what appears to be a dominant future in the world of on-demanding gaming with Xbox Game Pass? Plus, Xbox Series X and S preorders sold out almost instantly, but what does the record day mean for availability of the console the closer we get to launch? All of this and much more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to  listen to new  episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!



🗞️📰Microsoft to Buy Bethesda and Parent Company ZeniMax Media: https://bit.ly/3315XEx📰🗞️

🗞️📰Xbox’s Bethesda acquisition is evidence of blockbuster gaming’s volatility: https://bit.ly/33ElRnn📰🗞️

🗞️📰Xbox Series X and S Preorders Seemingly Crash Retailer Websites: https://bit.ly/2RXBZes📰🗞️



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