Microsoft doubles down on gaming with $7.5b deal for Doom-owner ZeniMax

Microsoft doubles down on gaming with $7.5b deal for Doom-owner ZeniMax

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Xbox maker Microsoft Corp said on Monday it would acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion in cash, its biggest gaming acquisition ever as it seeks to strengthen its video game offerings in its rivalry with Sony Corp’s PlayStation.

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