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Microsoft purchases Mojang, Minecraft; popular franchise will continue on PlayStation

Late last night, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer took to Xbox Wire to confirm that Microsoft has indeed acquired Minecraft developer Mojang.

Spencer made the announcement in a blog and video post.

https://youtu.be/lXNWchwDiG8

Mojang itself confirmed that they’d been purchased for $2.5 billion USD, which is roughly six times the amount the giant paid for Perfect Dark developer Rare. Mojang’s FAQ also confirmed that three of the company’s founders — Notch, Carl, and Jakob — would be leaving as a result of the sale.

Notch made a post of his own at Notch.net, but the page is a bit spotty — probably because it’s in high demand. NeoGAF grabbed a copy of the text in case you’re having troubles.

“I’m aware this goes against a lot of what I’ve said in public. I have no good response to that. I’m also aware a lot of you were using me as a symbol of some perceived struggle. I’m not. I’m a person, and I’m right there struggling with you,” he said.

Meanwhile, those with PlayStations needn’t worry — Spencer used the Microsoft side of the announcement to confirm that the company plans to “continue to make Minecraft available across platforms – including iOS, Android and PlayStation, in addition to Xbox and PC.”

What do you make of the acquisition?


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