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ZeniMax Media, better known as the parent company of Bethesda, announced today that it has acquired id Software. id is best known for its various shooter franchises like Quake and the upcoming Rage, while Bethesda is notable for its RPGs -- including the RPG-shooter hybrid Fallout 3. With the acquisition, Bethesda will be publishing id Software titles.

Under the new arrangement, id will continue to operate as an independent studio under the direction of John Carmack. The company makes clear that Bethesda doesn't have an eye for changing any of their operations, and many people who are the driving forces behind id games have signed long-term contracts, so they're not going anywhere. "We will now be able to grow and extend all of our franchises under one roof," said John Carmack in a press release, "leveraging our capabilities across multiple teams. We will be bigger and stronger, as we recruit the best talent to help us build the landmark games of the future. As trite as it may be for me to say that I am extremely pleased and excited about this deal, I am."

Robert Altman, CEO of ZeniMax hailed id for its talents and sees this as an opportunity to let them expand. "We consider id Software to be among the finest game studios in the world," he said. "Our intention is to make sure id Software will continue to do what they do best - make AAA games. Our role will be to provide publisher support through Bethesda Softworks and give id Software the resources it needs to grow and expand."