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Microsoft on verge of deal to purchase Minecraft creator Mojang

article published on 9 September, 2014

According to multiple sources, Microsoft is in deep discussions to buy 'Minecraft' maker Mojang AB, at a $2 billion price tag. The Swedish gaming company has so far stayed away from investments, especially from major corporations, giving founder Markus 'Notch' Persson a highly regarded reputation amongst gamers. Minecraft has sold over 50 million copies since launch in 2009, across ... [ read the full article ]

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nathanjb
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_ 		10. September 2014 @ 01:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am not a Microsoft hater at all, in fact I use their products daily, but this sounds like a whole lot of nope to me.
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SuckRaven
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_ 		10. September 2014 @ 12:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well, here comes the demise of Minecraft...
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Jemborg
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_ 		14. September 2014 @ 11:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Minecraft is massive with the kids... and I'm not talking just teenagers.

And now LEGO is on board? ...2 bill might be cheap.
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