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[Jigorath]

Mojang post on the sale:



https://mojang.com/2014/09/yes-were-being-bought-by-microsoft/

Vita version still coming? Microsoft is giving the handheld more support than Sony.

 

[VE3TRO]

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lXNWchwDiG8

 

[MightyHedgehog]

Still support Playstation/ios/android?

Bravo Microsoft

Why did anyone doubt this?

 

[SerTapTap]

Vita version still mentioned, other platforms confirmed to still be in development. Pretty...awkward, really, but the best that could be hoped for in the event of a sale.

 

[dmr87]

Notch is going to cash in his shares and become a very, very rich man. Whodathunkit?

Become?

 

[CoachKevin]

Impossible to not like Phil Spencer. I have a lot of hope for the Xbox platform with him at the helm.

 

[Solaire of Astora]

Time will tell if this was a safe investment or not. It'll take a long time to recoup the costs of the buyout.

 

[atomsk]

 

[E92 M3]

I wonder if Sony will be bothered that Minecraft is a Microsoft published game...or this could be a bridge that leads to a more close relationship between the console makers.

 

[adamsapple]

two
point
five
billion
dollars


holy
fucking
shit

 

[BruiserBear]

This feels like the Rare purchase all over again.

Rare has never created a game even remotely as popular as Minecraft. Minecraft is literally Super Mario Bros big.

 

[Dodecagon]

Congrats to Notch

 

[Haunted]

The founders: Notch, Carl, and Jakob are leaving.

Looking forward to what these guys create next (if they're still interested in making games).

 

[SliceSabre]

Notch just swimming in the Microsoft money.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

Great deal by MS. Spend the cash, spend it wisely.

 

[roytheone]

Well, guess it's official now, but we already knew it. Will be interesting to see what Microsoft is going to do exactly with Minecraft, because I really have no idea what the plan is going to be.

 

[BGBW]

So now Microsoft's Smash Bros clone can consist of two characters now, Halo and Steve!

 

[Enco]

Notch won

Yup.

 

[Shard]

By the way it is also confirmed that the founders are leaving.

The founders: Notch, Carl, and Jakob are leaving. We don’t know what they’re planning. It won’t be Minecraft-related but it will probably be cool.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Big get for MS

 

[FHIZ]

Pretty sure the support of the Playstation versions is purely because of past contracts signed between Mojang and them. Minecraft 2 or any future stuff, do not expect any support on those systems at all.

I guess Minecraft 2 is the logical assumption, but it's hard to even imagine what that would be.

 

[Returners]

I don't expect things to stay the same after Vita.

We could get time-exclusived items to start.

 

[djplaeskool]

I wonder if Sony will be bothered that Minecraft is a Microsoft published game...or this could be a bridge that leads to a more close relationship between the console makers.

Eh, it's fine.
Skype is a MS property that's on Vita as well.

 

[Guymelef]

It will still be available.

Read carefully and they said nothing about future on going support.

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.

That doesn't sounds to me like a drop support in future games..

 

[Professor Lich]

I wonder if this has anything to do with Project Spark. Obviously there is still some money in Mojang, which was the main reason, but maybe they want a hold on sandbox games or something.

 

[1st Course]

The founders: Notch, Carl, and Jakob are leaving.

Hmmm

 

[bigboss370]

oh, so they are touting it as an xbox acquisition, as oppose to a 'microsoft' acquisition like everyone else was saying.

 

[Kosma]

It's still taking down servers on PSN and is still #1 on XBL/PSN. Get real.

Remember how well all those Angry Birds spin offs are doing?

 

[djplaeskool]

Hmmm

Buying those islands they've always wanted.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

That is why we plan to continue to make Minecraft available across platforms – including iOS, Android and PlayStation, in addition to Xbox and PC.

 

[Tempesta di Fuoco]

Eh, it's fine.
Skype is a MS property that's on Vita as well.

People keep comparing Skype to Minecraft, but those are two completely different things. Skype is an app, Minecraft is a mega franchise.

 

[curb]

Vita version still coming? Microsoft is giving the handheld more support than Sony.

Thanks for making my morning. I needed that laugh.

I'm actually quite

Spoiler

pleasantly

surprised they plan to continue to support all platforms. The inevitable Minecraft 2 mind you...

 

[zroid]

Notch is a legend

 

[Slowdive]

Good to hear they're still supporting other platforms.

 

[Profeta Del Nopal]

I've got no words right now, except the ones I just typed.

 

[Super Rookie]

The Minecraft team’s unique vision, creative energy and innovative mindset make them a perfect fit alongside our other global studios. Microsoft Studios includes 343 Industries, Turn 10 Studios, and Lionhead Studios just to name a few.

No mention of Rare?

 

[Kouriozan]

Interested to see what Microsoft will do with that studio.

 

[simplythebest]

It begins.

 

[Trust me. I'm a PhD]

Smart move.

Agreed. It allows revenue streams independent of the success of their own platforms. Good future proofing^^

 

[V_Ben]

Crikey. Glad to see them keeping it around on every platform. They'll make serious bank that way.

It's interesting though. Sony likely wouldn't want a Microsoft published game on PS platforms, but Minecraft is big enough that maybe they'd have no choice but to keep it up there. They'll make money too, I suppose.

 

[Rez Raider]

With the backing of MS, minecraft could become huge, merch, toys, movies, the potential is there.

 

[Holographix]

All the founders are leaving? Well that's that.

Microsoft is going to ride Minecraft (first game) until the wave dies out, then the franchise will be worthless.

 

[Loudninja]

Yep deal still seems silly to me.

 

[Rootbeer]

Looking forward to Notch's next game more than Minecraft 2.0 or whatever they end up calling the next iteration of it.

I don't think they are going to continue to patch minecraft with features forever, no way in hell is MS buying Mojang for 2.5B only to continue supporting the games people already purchased for many years. No, they are goign to expedite the release of the next game and support only that, which is perfectly fine... just hope it's good and on more than just MS owned platforms.

 

[MikeE21286]

So.....

Not platform exclusive

The founders of the company leave


I just don't see $2.5B here....

 

[Son Of D]

I wonder if Sony will be bothered that Minecraft is a Microsoft published game...or this could be a bridge that leads to a more close relationship between the console makers.

Doubt it. Skype, which is Microsoft owned, is on Vita. Plus Microsoft allowed some of their IPs to get DS games (including a cancelled Halo DS game) and I doubt Nintendo were bothered about getting Microsoft IPs on DS.

 

[Alx]

It wasn't a secret any more, but still an interesting (and huge) move. Congrats to Phil Spencer, now we'll see how it evolves from now. But whatever the outcome, it's a big event.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Im guessing their other Games like Cobalt and Scrolls will come to Xbox?


Phil be like :

 

[Neuromancer]

What about the other editions of Minecraft? Will they stop being developed?

There’s no reason for the development, sales, and support of the PC/Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Vita, iOS, and Android versions of Minecraft to stop. Of course, Microsoft can’t make decisions for other companies or predict the choices that they might make in the future.

Uh

I can think of a few reasons why development and support of non MS platforms might stop.

 

[Strain]

I can't imagine Microsoft will interfere too much with what Mojang does until they start a new project or if they have something in the works.