Episode 85 - Microsoft Buys Bethesda

Published: Sept. 28, 2020, midnight

In an industry-shaking move, Microsoft has announced plans to purchase Zenimax Media, the parent company of Bethesda. What does this acquisition mean for the future of Bethesda's IP? For the future of Xbox's first-party? On the first half of this episode, we discuss those questions and more. Then, on a solo segment, John discusses the impact of this year's Summer Game Fest, and whether it should continue beyond 2020.

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TIMESTAMPS

01:21 - Microsoft announces their plans to acquire Zenimax Media, parent company of Bethesda.

34:57 - The aftermath of Summer Game Fest.