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Microsoft nears $2B deal for 'Minecraft': WSJ
Microsoft Corp is in serious discussions to buy Mojang AB, the Swedish company behind the popular "Minecraft" video game, The Wall Street Journal said.
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Isn't it a bit late? I can't imagine the game sustaining its peak for much longer.
Maybe not at this current iteration, but this thing has crazy marketing and expansion potential. Its like Mario Bro's all over again except with a different genre. If you haven't tried it, I recommend you do... Its crazy addictive.
Funny how Notch reacted to facebook acquiring oculus, but would allow this to happen.... In terms of "rubbing the wrong way" this is a much bigger... rub.
To think that only a half a decade or so ago, the company Mojang was worth $0.
Notch is gonna be laughing straight to the bank.
Whos notch?
The creator of the game.
MS can use a new "exclusive" for their gaming/entertainment system. Just like when they needed Bungie for Halo way back in the day.