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ZeniMax, Parent Company of Bethesda, Buys id Software
CelticLo writes "ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks, today announced it has completed the acquisition of legendary game studio id Software, creators of world-renowned games such as Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein, and its upcoming title, Rage. In an interview with Kotaku, John Carmack said, 'We're really getting kind of tired competing with our own publishers in terms of how our titles will be featured. And we've really gotten more IPs than we've been able to take advantage of. And working with other companies hasn't been working out as spectacularly as it could. So the idea of actually becoming a publisher and merging Bethesda and ZeniMax on there [is ideal.] It would be hard to imagine a more complementary relationship. They are triple A, top-of-the-line in what they do in the RPGs. And they have no overlap with all the things we do in the FPSes.' The press release confirmed that id's projects will remain under Carmack's control."
Doctor Carmack's condition is irreversible. Because Carmack's condition is that... he sold out.
Reconsider with an emphasis on "top-of-the-line" part, not the "RPGs" part.
Do you even lift?
These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.
That donkey down the road is a really unlucky fellow.
Which story? Quake, Doom, or Half-life (not iD, but originally an iD engine)
The one where both him and his funding get telefragged out of existence. I would recommend he experiment with kittens first.
Life is not for the lazy.
Space Marine 1: I saw a cacodemon the other day by the water.
Space Marine 2: Filthy creatures.
Space Marine 1: Yes.
You obviously have never played "Redneck Rampage". I am still disappointed that there isn't a current sequel out. There is something about using a crossbow, with a stick of TNT tied to the bolt, and blowing up a cow, that is entirely gratifying. The pigs that attack you if you pop them with bullet were pretty cool as well. And don't get me started on the bra machine guns...
Tequila: It's not just for breakfast anymore!
Great, I look forward to seeing an extra ZeniMax screen every time I fire up an ID game.