The acquisition of game studios by large companies has become commonplace. One of the most active players in this regard has recently become Microsoft… The company is due to close the deal to buy ZeniMax Media in the coming months, however, the tech giant appears to be eyeing a takeover as well. Gearbox Softwarebefore being bypassed by parent company THQ Nordic, Embracer Group…
Renowned insider and journalist Brad Sams responded on Twitter to the Embracer Group-Gearbox merger, suggesting Microsoft was following the latter until news of the deal broke out.
“I believe Microsoft considered [покупку] Gearbox, but it is clear that the deal did not materialize. “
Soon Editor-in-Chief of Windows Central Jez Corden confirmedthat Microsoft was really interested in acquiring Gearbox Software. In a podkasat Xbox two he clarified that he had heard that Gearbox allegedly approached Microsoft about the sale, but they wanted the head of the company, Randy Pitchford, to resign, and this was their condition of the deal… How true the rumor really is is unknown.
Considering the popularity of the franchise Borderlands, not to mention other IPs in Gearbox’s pocket like Brothers in Arms and Duke nukem, the company could become a valuable asset in the hands of Microsoft for development Xbox Game Pass… Nevertheless, according to authoritative sources, the platform owner is going to continue to buy new studios and make big deals.
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