Bethesda Parent Company Acquires id Software
In an unexpected move, Bethesda Software’s parent company, ZeniMax, has acquired DOOM developer id Software.
The press release stated the following:
“No changes will be made in the operations of id Software in the development of its games. id Software will continue to operate as a studio under the direction of its founder, John Carmack … All the principals at id Software have signed long-term employment contracts, assuring they will continue in their roles developing games in the future.”
Both Robert Altman (founder and CEO of ZeniMax Media) and Todd Hollenshead discussed the acquisition:
“Our role will be to provide publisher support through Bethesda Softworks and give id Software the resources it needs to grow and expand,” Altman explained, “Our intention is to make sure id Software will continue to do what they do best – make AAA games.” Hollenshead also agrees that the acquisition will be better for the future of the company, “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.”
How do you feel about ZeniMax acquiring id Software? Post your thoughts and feelings below.
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June 24th, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Huh. I’m interested by this move.
June 24th, 2009 at 1:51 PM
i dont know if that’s a good thing or not, but we shall wait and see.
June 24th, 2009 at 2:52 PM
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
June 24th, 2009 at 3:01 PM
i think bethesda would make an unbelievable doom game.
June 24th, 2009 at 3:33 PM
DOOOOOOOOOOOOMMM!!!!
June 24th, 2009 at 3:57 PM
It doesn’t really change anything. Id will still run the normal way,but they will use Beth’s publishing credentials to get their games out. They aren’t making Doom/Oblivion or anything. Id’s always had issues with publishing titles.
Rage is still going to be published by EA partners though.