Some rather unexpected mergers and acquisitions in develop-land this morning. Also, silliness.

Id: Why We Sold To ZeniMax
They sold what to who…?

Id Software Bought By Bethesda Parent Company, ZeniMax
Oh, I see. Interesting!

Kotaku Bureau Of Weights & Measures Studies Fallout, Physics, Also Beer
Owen painstakingly tests just how realistic games are. Comedy ensues.

EA Combines Mythic And BioWare Into A Giant RPG Robot
Bye-bye Mr Jacobs, hello Doctor Ray!

Box Of Old Zelda Games Redefines Definition Of “Case Fresh”
Check out this auction of PAL Zeldas.