Microsoft Bets Big on Gaming with $7.5 Billion ZeniMax Acquisition

Microsoft Bets Big on Gaming with $7.5 Billion ZeniMax Acquisition

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced today that it will acquire ZeniMax and its game-publishing wing Bethesda in a $7.5 billion all-cash deal. ZeniMax's Bethesda gaming subsidiary is responsible for major franchises including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Doom. Microsoft has been making acquisitions and bolstering internal production capabilities to strengthen its position in the gaming industry.