miDnIghtEr20C
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Ya.. but maybe the GTA guys don't want to sell their ip.
WSJ: ''Mojang to be bought by Microsoft'
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Ya.. but maybe the GTA guys don't want to sell their ip.
You made a point but I believe that Minecraft's universe is much more rich than Angry Birds.
TimeEffect
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Wouldn't a Minecraft sequel be a huge deal? Highly updated graphics, improved gameplay, maybe even MMO elements with MP...
Sounds like the kind of game people were hoping Mm would do after laying down LBP.
Sounds like the kind of game people were hoping Mm would do after laying down LBP.
theSlacker
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I really don't know how that is relevant to what I posted. GTAV was only mentioned to show how much money 2 billion is to game development while referencing the it's cost to make/market.
Well you can buy Take Two for 2bn.
gundamkyoukai
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It would be interesting if true.
People comparing Minecraft to Angry Birds have obviously never played either game.
For one Minecraft has depth, you can build ridiculous things like a digital lego set or play it as an exploration game or play it like a survival game a la Don't Starve. Angry Birds is a digital version of you shooting rubber bands at random objects in your room because you're bored out of your mind.
For one Minecraft has depth, you can build ridiculous things like a digital lego set or play it as an exploration game or play it like a survival game a la Don't Starve. Angry Birds is a digital version of you shooting rubber bands at random objects in your room because you're bored out of your mind.
funkystudent
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I bet he would. For about a year.
Sony's first party through PS1 and early PS2 was a damned joke. They pretty much heavily relied on third party exclusives to get where they are today. The reason to own Playstation was MGS FF series, DMC and a host of other third party games. Few gave a shit what their first party was doing. Hey i enjoyed Twisted Metal as much as the next guy but they didn't have many studios putting out shit like that. Remember 989? Ugh... When it came to first party Sega and to a lesser degree Nintendo were where it was at.
Also that post was a joke? I am simultaneously relieved and disappointed...
BruiserBear
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Hard to imagine Microsoft paying 2 billion for this.
And_Gignac
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Minecraft is such a Tetris, Angry birds-like novelty/fad that I don't think the value is really there.
You need to let GAF mods know when you're joking and referencing a post if it's not a well known one: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=115797713&postcount=1267
Have you been reading the thread? People have justified it over and over again.
Truespeed
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In Krona only.
Zero-Crescent
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Makes sense.
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
Instead of buying Minecraft, buy the Lego license and make a lego themed Minecraft with cloudbased destruction.
Maintenance
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Poor guy, at least he got so many people that it is not even funny. Hahaha, they thought he was being serious.
JackAubrey
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And MineCraft has a bigger audience. There are millions of little kids playing it. GTA is big, but you can't sell it to a universal audience or use it in schools. Government and government agencies have released Minecraft maps. This thing goes beyond our little gaming world.
Yep. When there's potential news like this, parodying a post without letting it be known that's what you're doing will still net you a ban.
What do people want from 'upgraded graphics'? I keep seeing people talk about production values, but I would say part of Minecraft's appeal IS its unique pixel 3D art style. They can add a few next-gen flourishes, maybe a better lighting system or something... but I'm pretty sure drastically updated the graphics is a bad idea if they want to retain Minecraft's popularity.
How would you update its graphics whilst still retaining its unique visual character?
If true, this is a brilliant business move by Mr. Persson. Minecraft just being released on the current-gen consoles is at an all-time high in value. There's no better time to sell.
I don't see why MS would want this. I guess the days of Minecraft on the PS platform are numbered?
I don't see why MS would want this. I guess the days of Minecraft on the PS platform are numbered?
Ouch hahahaha poor fella..
If this is actually happening I see it more as an investement made by their mobile division.
They want big exclusive contents for their Windows/Nokia phones, this deal would make a proven mobile killer app exclusive to their mobile devices, not to mention all the profits related to merchandise and the rights to expand the universe in different directions behind gaming.
Is this deal good for Xbox?
Not really, it would take away huge investements (enough to make at least 10 AAA titles) to lock a single game which is not really the kind of title which people buy an Xbox for in first place.
So I'm not sure how people are thinking that Xbox is behind this, it would be a Microsoft thing in a broader way.
Also it's a really risky thing, these casual, mass market contents are fucking bubbles, they are destined to burst sooner or later, it happened to the Wii, to the Kinect now is happening with Angry Birds and Candy Crash. It's not a very smart thing to do in my opinion with a long term vision.
They want big exclusive contents for their Windows/Nokia phones, this deal would make a proven mobile killer app exclusive to their mobile devices, not to mention all the profits related to merchandise and the rights to expand the universe in different directions behind gaming.
Is this deal good for Xbox?
Not really, it would take away huge investements (enough to make at least 10 AAA titles) to lock a single game which is not really the kind of title which people buy an Xbox for in first place.
So I'm not sure how people are thinking that Xbox is behind this, it would be a Microsoft thing in a broader way.
Also it's a really risky thing, these casual, mass market contents are fucking bubbles, they are destined to burst sooner or later, it happened to the Wii, to the Kinect now is happening with Angry Birds and Candy Crash. It's not a very smart thing to do in my opinion with a long term vision.
JackAubrey
Member
Lego would be a good fit.
Ambition
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... Zero context.
Yup, also when's the last time anyone's seen a whole isle at Toys R Us or some other toy store dedicated to GTA merchandise?
GTA is minor league compared to Minecraft.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
Oh, I am. My questioning is coming from our gamer perspective though.
I understand the logic and where the $2 billion investment makes sense business wise across their platforms and ability to license a popular IP. The agreement to fund the studio is probably just icing on the cake to sell (who wouldn't want an agreed upon deep pocket to do whatever you want, if that's the case).
But, I still just don't like this regressive way of narrowing the field of play both in terms of competition or creative works. Personally I'd much rather companies throw everything they have at us consumers to tickle our fancy and buy their stuff, rather than buying out or blocking competition and choice.
One way we win, the other way we really don't, unless were rooting for corporations and not good, fun games and solid systems that offer us value.
Fox Mulder
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if handled right, minecraft's imagination fueled gameplay can stay relevant for a long time to people of all ages.
it'll just be interesting to see how MS runs them, whether Mojang can ever make something else, or if Minecraft is run into the ground.
it'll just be interesting to see how MS runs them, whether Mojang can ever make something else, or if Minecraft is run into the ground.
Infinite Xero
Member
$2 Billion is a lot of money. How many AAA studios/companies could MS buy with that? 15 Atlus. 2 Capcoms. 1 Square Enix. 1 Take-Two. 1 Ubisoft.
Maybe MS should unload those checks elsewhere.
Minecraft is that rare kinda game that a developer can retire on. Notch/Mojang will never have to make another game if they want. It's a guaranteed source of income (millions). In the long-run, it would make far more sense to keep the IP and just outsource it (game ports, merchandising, tv shows/movies, etc).
If Mojang is to sell, they I'm guessing they think Minecraft is a fad (it's not).
Maybe MS should unload those checks elsewhere.
There is never a reason simpler than "that's a shitload of money."
Additionally, Notch is a known quantity now. He can take that money, start a new studio, and now he'll still be making unique games AND he has 2 billion dollars. Who wouldn't take that deal? Well, of course there would be some who wouldn't. But there's no greater motivation then hearing you can become a friggin' billionaire. Not sure there needs to be a bigger reason
Minecraft is that rare kinda game that a developer can retire on. Notch/Mojang will never have to make another game if they want. It's a guaranteed source of income (millions). In the long-run, it would make far more sense to keep the IP and just outsource it (game ports, merchandising, tv shows/movies, etc).
If Mojang is to sell, they I'm guessing they think Minecraft is a fad (it's not).
Zuhzuhzombie!!
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Rovio is Angry Birds, not Flappy Birds. Angry Birds has the same massive young kids fanbase, cartoons, movies, crossover potential, etc.
I think it is a bad idea because banking two million dollar investment on a hot commodity for kids is a bad idea in itself. Minecraft is hot now, but will kids who like it now stick with it for years to come? Will it be a hot commodity to new gamers in two or three years?
Possibly.
Its a gamble and would be less of one if Mojang was a seasoned developer with multiple assets. They're not and MS is obviously just buying the IP.
Ah, thanks for letting me see the original context. I knew the original post sounded like a parody, but couldn't figure where I'd heard it before. Hilarious
That's a little different. Google had to back out because of possibility of breaking antitrust laws and Amazon came in.
ebullientprism
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What would MS get out of this? Minecraft is already on everything you could put it on so exclusivity is out.
AFAIK they arent really making anything big right now and even if they were, there is a risk it could turn out bad.
So the only safe bet is......Minecraft 2? What would a sequel like that even add?
AFAIK they arent really making anything big right now and even if they were, there is a risk it could turn out bad.
So the only safe bet is......Minecraft 2? What would a sequel like that even add?
And_Gignac
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Lol why are you rationalizing an honest mistake on both parts?. A mod didn't get the obscure reference/joke so he banned the guy, which is understandable. He should be unbanned now that mods know better.
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My god why??? I dont know how much a AAA game cost? 50-100 million dollar?
Instead of spending 2000 million dollar, MS could have make 20-40 AAA games for the Xbone...
Ms please just build and expand your exitance first party team instead of buying them for crazy money...
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Instead of spending 2000 million dollar, MS could have make 20-40 AAA games for the Xbone...
Ms please just build and expand your exitance first party team instead of buying them for crazy money...
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reptilexcq2
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Here's what i think:
1. It should be worth more than $2bil
2. Microsoft trying to screw everyone because they know they're losing the console war. Minecraft will now only be exclusive to Xbox One...that sucks.
3. If i am Sony, I will buy it for more than $2bil just to screw Microsoft.
1. It should be worth more than $2bil
2. Microsoft trying to screw everyone because they know they're losing the console war. Minecraft will now only be exclusive to Xbox One...that sucks.
3. If i am Sony, I will buy it for more than $2bil just to screw Microsoft.
Make it on something that isn't Java so that it doesn't cause memory leaks and eat up more performance than Ryse of Crysis.
bigboss370
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welp, bet that caught him off guard.
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