Which major gaming acquisition completed in 2021 was described as 'the beginning of a new era in gaming' and significantly expanded Microsoft's first-party game development capabilities?

The gaming industry has seen numerous strategic brand mergers and acquisitions that have reshaped the competitive landscape. These corporate maneuvers often combine complementary strengths, expand market reach, or consolidate technological capabilities. Test your knowledge about one of the most significant brand mergers in gaming history that transformed the industry's direction and created new possibilities for immersive gaming experiences.

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Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda Softworks (ZeniMax Media) for $7.5 billion
Sony's acquisition of Bungie for $3.6 billion
Take-Two Interactive's acquisition of Zynga for $12.7 billion
Electronic Arts' acquisition of Codemasters for $1.2 billion