Khriz134 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 http://m.ign.com/articles/2014/09/09/microsoft-in-serious-discussions-to-purchase-minecraft-dev-mojang (Can someone put the story in here? I'm in mobile) Well.... there goes the ps servers... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demigod Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 here you go: Microsoft -- the parent company of the Xbox and Windows brands -- is apparently "in serious discussions" to purchase Mojang, according to The Wall Street Journal. Mojang, of course, is best-known for its massively popular Minecraft series.WSJ cites "a person with knowledge of the matter" in their story, and says the valuation of Mojang could be more than $2 billion. Microsoft and Mojang both declined to comment to WSJ; we've reached out to Mojang for additional comment.Mojang, founded by developer Markus Persson in 2009, has two still-unreleased games in development -- Cobalt and Scrolls -- as well as Minecraft, which it's still endlessly iterating on with updates and ports.Microsoft's investment to purchase Mojang, if true, would give the company complete control over not only the studio's upcoming games, but it's all-important, insanely lucrative Minecraft series. As of June, the game has sold over 54 million copies, and has actually sold best on consoles, which bodes well for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Xbox One.Minecraft launched in late 2011 on PC, and we loved it. It later migrated to iOS and Android before coming to Xbox 360 in 2012, where it sold like gangbusters. A PlayStation 3 iteration launched late in 2013, which we also loved, and the game just came to both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. You can read our review here. The only other known, upcoming version of the game -- for Vita -- is due out in the coming couple of months.What do you make of this news? Do you think Microsoft will purchase Mojang? If so, do you think it will benefit the company? If it is indeed true, would it force Sony to pay royalties to MS? I would assume so, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr_Mayus Posted September 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2014 Well MS already pays Sony royalties for using Blu-ray discs so I guess all those Minecraft games for the XboxOne will pretty much cancel out. Seriously though I wish MS would just start creating studios and making their own games instead of this stupid buying IPs for their console. They act like the rich kid in elementary school that really isn't good at anything but can buy the fastest bike, the best sports equipment and most high-end PC. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamaros_ Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Just don't cancel the PS Vita version :c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit342 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Just don't cancel the PS Vita version :c Agreed, I want the vita version!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonXilofin Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I really hope this doesn't mean possible discontinued support for playstation consoles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogw Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Never going to happen. Microsoft wouldn't benefit from it at all. Not unless minecraft 2 was made and was only put on the xbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidhero99 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 But the thing is that if Minecraft will be able to return the investment to microsoft and gives them profit. I doubt Minecraft 2 would sell the same and even less if microsoft limit the platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenExotic Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Never going to happen. Microsoft wouldn't benefit from it at all. Not unless minecraft 2 was made and was only put on the xbox. what can they possibly add to Minecraft 2? circles? triangles? that game has reached marketing saturation, everyone who wants it, already has it on a lot of platforms. This would be a really stupid purchase... use those 2Billion to make a great studio instead 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Tron Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Microsoft doesn't want Mojang. They want Minecraft. They used that logic when they bought Rare to. Except they didn't get Donkey Kong. Now Rare just makes sh**ty kinect games though. They could open a brand new studio and make their own unique games. This is Microsoft though, so f**k that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrisonWhite2 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Well MS already pays Sony royalties for using Blu-ray discs so I guess all those Minecraft games for the XboxOne will pretty much cancel out. Seriously though I wish MS would just start creating studios and making their own games instead of this stupid buying IPs for their console. They act like the rich kid in elementary school that really isn't good at anything but can buy the fastest bike, the best sports equipment and most high-end PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar83x Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I really hope they don't sell out. I'd even stop playing it on PC if they do! MS needs to stop this shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainyDusk Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) It's obvious that Microsoft just wants the Minecraft IP. 2 billion dollars is a complete waste of money just to ensure exclusivity on a single title. They could use those to make new original IPs, open new 1st party studios, invest on R&D and what not...no, they just want something that print easy money. It would be a very cheap move for Microsoft. Edited September 10, 2014 by RainyDusk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoChiink_ Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Microsoft is at it again buying out developers because they dont have enough faith in their system to outsell its competitors so what do they do ? Buy out the whole freaking gaming industry. Dr mayus is right, MS is just that spoilt rich kid at school that buys everyone and everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Carville87 Posted September 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2014 Microsofts new motto "We don't make games we buy them" 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lythrilux Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 If they buy out mojang prepare for a giant quality drop in minecraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I don't really see this happening, Mojang made 129.000.000 dollar in 2013 alone, as an independent studio with barely any marketing. They should be aware of how Microsoft's image problem would affect their sales. Lose half your fanbase by selling out, spend half the money on marketing, give most of the money to Microsoft, what are you left with? Also, just look at what happened to Rareware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoudji Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 "If you can't beat them, buy them." - Microsoft Good thing they are throwing all their money on this one-hit wonder game, when they realize the stupid mistake they made hopefully they won't even show up on next-gen and onwards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBloodmoney Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 If the $2bn figure is to be believed then they are planning on doing more with it than just games - m8necraft could be a physical toy based empire like Lego with the right marketing strategy behind it, its like printing money what you can charge for ten-a-penny plastic blocks if kids get into them in a big way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KratosTheMighty Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 a little late to the game aren't ya Microsoft.. I can't see minecraft being worth 2 Bil. The profit isn't really there anymore. Mojang doesn't even have to do much anymore... sit back on their throne of cash... This is highly laughable. I also see people saying, "Well Sony got exclusive content for Destiny, so this just makes them even". Then I proceed to laugh directly in their face and reply " Sony didn't have to purchase an entire studio to make that happen". Step your game up Microcrotch. Sooner or later, you might actually have to fund exclusives of your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful84 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Gosh and I've been waiting all this time for a Vita Minecraft release! I hope this doesn't mess with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devourerplease Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I doubt a Microsoft buyout of Mojang would kill support for PS3/PS4/Vita, especially considering pulling support would enrage gamers and prevent further profits from those ports from reaching Microsoft's pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlygunner18 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Microsoft cant change anything with minecraft if they buy mojang then future projects they will have control over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidhero99 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) Reuters: 'Microsoft announcing Mojang deal on Monday; $2.5 billion' Enter Minecraft, which is the top paid app both on Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) iOS and Google Inc's (GOOGL.O) Android systems. Microsoft will unveil a $2.5 billion deal to buy its owner on Monday, according to a source briefed on the matter. Edited September 13, 2014 by kidhero99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidhero99 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Microsoft announces purchase of Minecraft creator Mojang http://news.xbox.com/2014/09/games-minecraft-to-join-microsoft The war is over PARTY PEOPLE! At Microsoft, we believe in the power of content to unite people. Minecraft adds diversity to our game portfolio and helps us reach new gamers across multiple platforms. 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. Smart move. Edited September 15, 2014 by kidhero99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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