FTC v. Microsoft: Phil Spencer says Microsoft acquired ZeniMax for $7.5B to stop Sony from paying for Bethesda games like Starfield to be PlayStation exclusives
Microsoft's Xbox chief has revealed one of the key reasons behind the acquisition of Bethesda parent company ZeniMax: potential Starfield PlayStation exclusivity.
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Microsoft acquired Bethesda after hearing Starfield would be exclusive to PlayStation. When Microsoft heard Starfield was going to skip Xbox, Phil Spencer decided to buy Bethesda instead https://www.theverge.com/...
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Microsoft acquired Bethesda after hearing Starfield would be exclusive to PlayStation
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Microsoft just testified in court they purchased Bethesda after being told Starfield would be a PlayStation exclusive.
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