Microsoft's ZeniMax Acquisition Reaction: The Internet Freaks Out Over Xbox And Bethesda's Partnership

Earlier today, Microsoft announced its acquisition of Bethesda parent company ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion. The purchase raised eyebrows online, with some excited about a possible Doom/Halo crossover. This is just one of the many reactions the internet had to the news; you can check out other responses below. Wishing for a Doom/Halo crossover--particularly a buddy cop version, as Twitch streamer ItMeJP jokingly requested--is one of the more obvious reactions to Microsoft and ZeniMax's deal. The two legendary, suited-up super soldiers make sense together, especially given Doom Eternal and Halo Infinite's revamped gameplay and traversal mechanics. This can now actually become reality pic.twitter.com/azmvB4Wwut — Nibel (@Nibellion) September 21, 2020 Others responded with memes, like one with Xbox boss Phil Spencer facing the camera and a shopping list floating to the right. The list features various grocery items like bread and eggs, as well as Bethesda. Or another using a scene from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia to posit a reunion, in which Charlie (Charlie Day, or in this case, Bethesda Game Studios) and Mac (Rob McElhenney, or Obsidian Entertainment) spot each other in a restaurant.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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