News ZeniMax's board of directors dissolved following acquisition by Microsoft

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Following Bethesda's acquisition by Xbox, ZeniMax Media's board of directors has dissolved. The was expected since Microsoft now owns all creative and financial control of ZeniMax's properties. Xbox's $7.5 billion buyout of Zenimax is the second largest in video game history and adds eight game development companies to Xbox Game Studios. Bethesda had announced during the roundtable discussion with Xbox that two new games are in development at two of its newest studios acquired before the buyout.

ZeniMax's board of directors was comprised of executives and celebrities from different facets of the entertainment industry. Members included Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer, former ZeniMax president Ernest Del, former MGM CEO Harry Sloan, former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves, former MLB "iron man" Cal Ripken Jr., and private equity executive Michael Dominguez. Former President Trump's brother Robert Trump served the board before his passing in 2020.

ZeniMax's Board Of Directors Has Been Dissolved Following Xbox Buyout

ZeniMax's board of directors has been dissolved.

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[BigPete7978]

Not surprised.