Microsoft just bought Bethesda for $7.5B: Here's a breakdown of what it means

The Xbox maker 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 breaks it all down for you.

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Microsoft just bought Bethesda for $7.5B: Here's a breakdown of what it means

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