thekiddfran
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Yup it sure looks like it but I still can't figure out why it is happening. How does this reall benefit Microsoft? The only winner I can see out of this is Notch.
WSJ: ''Mojang to be bought by Microsoft'
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Yup it sure looks like it but I still can't figure out why it is happening. How does this reall benefit Microsoft? The only winner I can see out of this is Notch.
NemesisPrime
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thekiddfran
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Why would people drop Minecraft 1 on Ipad for Minecraft 2 though?
Triggerhappytel
Member
I guess Notch is in talks with several companies and cannot publicly talk about it until a deal is inked.
This would be stupid, for all parties Mojang loses their autonomy and customer interaction. Microsoft has a bunch of resource that could be spent elsewhere gobbling up startups and getting new studios built. Also does anyone think there will be another breakout hit like Minecraft coming from Mojang? Spend the money on new ideas...ffs
GHG
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And then when it doesn't sell as expected the franchise suddenly gets thrown into oblivion along with all the Rare IP's?
They won't which is why they can continue sales on other platforms and still receive revenue.
Hey, man, don't ask me what details run through Microsoft's head besides "millions of hyped tweens." I doubt they're shooting for a long-lasting franchise, though that'd be a nice bonus. Just something to give the console's sales a shot in the arm until they can roll some other IPs in.
Starwolf_UK
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Wait, I just figured this out. Minecraft might be a pre-installed game on Windows OS, move aside Minesweeper, you're so 1990s.
Wow, didn't know Microsoft cared so much about Miiverse (every other post there is port begging for Wii U Minecraft).
I want to say Mojang is a fool for becoming slave to M$ but we're not the one who can see the contract or anything. Maybe it will fall through and Amazon will buy them *shudder*
Wow, didn't know Microsoft cared so much about Miiverse (every other post there is port begging for Wii U Minecraft).
I want to say Mojang is a fool for becoming slave to M$ but we're not the one who can see the contract or anything. Maybe it will fall through and Amazon will buy them *shudder*
GHG
Member
For 2 billion dollars? How many consoles and minecraft games do they need to sell to see a return on that?
Sounds logical.
His post isn't worse than your ~yes, plz MS do it. It's good! ~ cheer posts. Microsoft has a horrible track record with buying studios (and ruining them).
MS buying the Minecraft IP is bad for the enduser (us gamers).
It's only good for fanboys, because they would have another IP for their list wars.
So yes, fuck that shit.
tokyobanana
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If I were notch and I had a 2 billion offer for a company that has delivered no hits apart from Minecraft I'd take it. That's a lot of money for a one-hit wonder.
That's a similar valuation to Zynga today, and that company has delivered a ton more hits in the past. Heck, that's half the market cap of King, another one hit wonder!
Notch probably has majority ownership of the company and will come out of this a billionaire, richer than Bobby Kotick, Kaz Hiraii, Mike Morhaime, Peter Moore, Kojima, Iwata.. Pretty much anyone in console gaming bar Nintendo's owner Yamauchi who died a billionaire.
The pricing is as hot as it'll ever be unless they can find tremendous growth.
That's a similar valuation to Zynga today, and that company has delivered a ton more hits in the past. Heck, that's half the market cap of King, another one hit wonder!
Notch probably has majority ownership of the company and will come out of this a billionaire, richer than Bobby Kotick, Kaz Hiraii, Mike Morhaime, Peter Moore, Kojima, Iwata.. Pretty much anyone in console gaming bar Nintendo's owner Yamauchi who died a billionaire.
The pricing is as hot as it'll ever be unless they can find tremendous growth.
Trapper Dave
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I still cannot fathom this, although they (MS) must be fairly confident of making a substantial return on their initial investment...
Seriously? If this happens they pay 10x Mojangs 2013 profits (not revenue, profit). That's a very good price. They get the biggest IP of the last decade. Minecraft has never peaked or stopped growing, it only ever went up. Imagine if they do a F2P Minecraft 2. Spend an hour mining for five diamonds or spend $1 to buy them from a villager.
GHG
Member
Yeh i know. The "sounds logical" bit wasn't aimed at you, but more at Microsofts train of thought when it comes to "investing" in their gaming division.
Anyway, i can't wait for Minecraft 2 : Kinnect edition - always online, always watching.
"Why watch your kids when we can watch them for you?"
Calling king.com a one hit wonder is laughable. You might wanna check up on how long they have been around and how much they've done before Candy Crush. A certain Markus Pärsson used to work for them long before Minecraft existed.
GHG
Member
Sounds wonderful.
tokyobanana
Banned
I'd go so far as to call Gung Ho a one-hit wonder. The Rembrandts have been around for decades but are known as a one-hit wonder for their Friends song.
I'm pretty sure my use of the word is legitimate here today.
And I do know about all of the history, I work in this industry.
GHG
Member
Yeh if i was selling i would also tell them they can boost revenue by doing things like toys and movies to push the value of the deal up.
Suckers.
Alx
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I don't know much about the stock exchange and it's slightly off-topic, but woah the price chart for MSFT in that link seems surprisingly positive since last year... has it been on that trend for a long time ? With all the negative press MS has been getting, you'd think they'd have more trust issues.
Dynamite Shikoku
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Goddamm I wish I was notch
I thought it already is huge for kids?
I have a teenage sister and all her classmates and friends are completely obsessed with Minecraft.
the_batman
Banned
2 billion dollars for a shit game is like a dream come true.
NemesisPrime
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lighthouse777
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actually, that's NOT how it will work
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-09/microsoft-said-near-2-billion-deal-for-minecraft-maker.html
Minecraft was made available for the newest generation of consoles, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, earlier this month. Microsoft, if it completes the deal, will keep the game available for rival products, said two people familiar with the companys plans.
The company thinks that this kind of product, like its Office productivity software, has to be available with high-quality versions for multiple platforms, including those of its rivals, the person with knowledge of Microsofts thinking said.
NemesisPrime
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GHG
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Its already huge.
The toys already exist: http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=33807956
What experience to microsoft have in the kids toys and movies markets to make this bigger than it is?
How do you expand the toy lineup without it just becoming lego?
These guys are selling because they know they have already peaked. They are not stupid. I just cant believe someone is actually buying at that price.
Alx
Member
Yeah I've heard about their success with Azure, but with the reception of their new Windows iteration, the rising competition on OS and office tools, the CEO change... I knew their business was doing fine, but I expected a flatter trend. Good for them anyway.
That would put it around the same time when Notch was in the final divorce talks. I still think these two events are related, if they didn't have a prenup his wife owns 50 % of everything he made after August 2011. Just to put it into perspective: When he got married Minecraft had just sold four million copies. Now it's at 54 million and he got divorced two months ago. Which means Notch owes ez potentially one billion dollar. Only one way to pay her out, sell the company.
Considering how they had to drag their feet to provide Office on multiple platforms...
ShogunDarius
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Triggerhappytel
Member
Nice.
and a politician will tell you he will fix crime and education in your area when he wants your vote!
don't be fooled they wont be thinking what they can do with MC exclusive to the Xbox one
Of course the first Minecraft will remain available on every platform. There is nothing to gain now for removing the game from iOS, Sony platforms or Android after it's already launched.
The question is the next Minecraft. The best way of recovering the investment is staying multiplatform and see Mojang has a separate company from Microsoft Game Studios but if their intention is to grow market share for their platforms then make it exclusive for Xbox, Surface and Windows Phone.
At least you can expect a window of exclusivity before it comes to other platforms. My worry is that if acquisition gets them more immediate results than the Xbox brand and the already itchy investors sees it as the final proof to get rid of console hardware manufacturing.
acheron_xl
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The arc of the corporate universe is long, but it bends towards bullshit.
Depends if they're talking about 'the game' - the original Minecraft - or future iterations too.
I think MS would find it hard to avoid the temptation not to make Minecraft sequels, and not to make them exclusive to their platforms.
so the real question is, minecraft for wiiU finally?
I don't know if it is. MS have known since Xbox that there's more money to be made from having their games on every platform.
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