Microsoft is buying Minecraft maker Mojang. Reports of Microsoft’s plans surfaced nearly a week ago, and the software maker is making it official today. Microsoft is paying $2.5 billion to acquire Mojang, and the deal is expected to close by the end of the year. "Minecraft adds diversity to our game portfolio and helps us reach new gamers across multiple platforms," says Xbox chief Phil Spencer. "Gaming is the top activity across devices and we see great potential to continue to grow the Minecraft community and nurture the franchise. That is why we plan to continue to make Minecraft available across platforms – including iOS, Android and PlayStation, in addition to Xbox and PC."
I remember when Minecraft was a tiny video game only a handful of my friends and I played! Hopefully this won't lead to a hindrance in creative development, as most mergers do in the video game industry.
ReplyDeleteMinecraft was a great game that expressed individuality in an obscure sense, I hope Microsoft doesn't lead minecraft in the wrong direction.
ReplyDeletePurchasing Minecraft will be great for Microsoft; it will definitely expand the company. I agree that Minecraft will have the potential to change in a disagreeable way as a result of this.
ReplyDeleteNow we can sell common core commercials during minecraft online. Great way to further get to the kids to control and indoctrinate them. Deleted...gone....see ya.
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