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Zenimax Acquires id Software News
Bethesda parent group confirms that it has acquired the legendary creator of Doom Quake, and Wolfenstein...
By Chris LeytonPosted: 24/06/2009
In earth-shattering news, Zenimax Media - the parent group of Bethesda - today confirmed that it has acquired id Software. Forming a development super house that is virtually unrivalled, the Zenimax group now controls legendary franchises such as Doom, Quake, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein and RAGE. id Software will continue business as normal, with John Carmack assuming control of the studio.
Todd Hollenshead, CEO of id Software, commented on the transaction: "This was a unique opportunity to team with a smart, sophisticated publisher like Bethesda Softworks where the interests of the studio and the publisher will be fully aligned in the development and marketing of our titles. In addition, we will now have financial and business resources to support the future growth of id Software, a huge advantage which will result in more and even better games for our fans."
"This puts id Software in a wonderful position going forward," said John Carmack, who will continue to serve in his current role as Technical Director. "We will now be able to grow and extend all of our franchises under one roof, leveraging our capabilities across multiple teams while enabling forward looking research to be done in the service of all of them. We will be bigger and stronger, as we recruit the best talent to help us build the landmark games of the future. As trite as it may be for me to say that I am extremely pleased and excited about this deal, I am."
Robert Altman, the founder, Chairman & CEO of ZeniMax Media stated, "We, along with many others, consider id Software to be among the finest game studios in the world, with extraordinary design, artistic and technical capabilities. They have demonstrated, repeatedly, that rare ability to create franchise properties that are critical and commercial successes. Our intention is to make sure id Software will continue to do what they do best - make AAA games. Our role will be to provide publisher support through Bethesda Softworks and give id Software the resources it needs to grow and expand."
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Added:Mon 28th Sep 2009 19:54, Post No: 124
FAllout 3 was uber!!!! so really, i gues fallout: new vegas is gunna be like a universe full of fallout nerds(e'g' me!!!!!)!!!!
Added:Mon 28th Sep 2009 05:21, Post No: 123
I have a idea there have to be vulcano in it
Added:Sat 19th Sep 2009 10:34, Post No: 122
i recon falllout 4 is going to be bigger than fallout 3 and number 3 took 1-2 years to make? so i recon even longer then that! i recon we could be seeing fallout 4 in stored by 2011? or maybe even sooner depends on how fast there making it! and fallout new vegas isnt number 4... :)
Added:Tue 28th Jul 2009 09:30, Post No: 121
Ummm, you're on about Fallout: New Vegas - it's not Fallout 4, Bethesda are developing that. Obsidian are doing New Vegas, and the team comprises of many former Black Isle staff who worked on the first two Fallout titles. Fallout: New Vegas was announced back in April - it is NOT Falloout 4!
Added:Tue 28th Jul 2009 04:54, Post No: 120
fallout 4 is coming out and there are rumours its gonna be based in vegas
Added:Mon 27th Jul 2009 23:00, Post No: 119
i don't know when but if any one does please post...
Added:Mon 27th Jul 2009 22:59, Post No: 118
When is bethesda studios going to release fall out 4....? thwey were so sucessfull on all the fall out's if they produce fall out 4 soon so many people will want to buy it and they can just keep making more. But they should add more stuff and make it in a diffrent area instead of just in the capital waiste land! And the ending of fall out 3 is really horibble no offence they could of came up with something else. i wrapped it and i was so dissapointed but the i guve the game 5 stars.
Added:Sun 19th Jul 2009 23:07, Post No: 117
fallout 3 unbelievably good cant wait for 4th 1 hope you can do quests with m8s online lol be sik
Added:Mon 13th Jul 2009 05:52, Post No: 116
I'm A huge fallout nerd, and I loved fallout 3, so I can't wait!
I hope they throw in turn based combat in this hopefully?
Added:Wed 08th Jul 2009 23:59, Post No: 115
Fallout 3 is indeed a good game in a 1st Person shooter with roleplay elements point of view. It's just not Fallout.