NEW YORK — Microsoft’s decision to spend $2.5 billion for the creator of the hit game “Minecraft” could help the Xbox maker grab attention on mobile phones, a new priority for the company. But the ...

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Microsoft has agreed to buy Mojang, makers of the enormously popular video game franchise Minecraft, for $2.5 billion. Minecraft is not currently playable on Windows phones, though it has around 100 ...

According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the company actually had a chance to buy Minecraft before 2014 but didn't end up taking it. In 2014, Microsoft bought Minecraft and its developer, Mojang, for ...

"A Minecraft Movie" scored a massive win and broke box office records in its opening weekend, now pulling in over $323 million worldwide as it becomes the biggest video game movie opening ever. There ...

Following rumors of a potential acquisition, Microsoft has today confirmed that it will be purchasing Mojang, the developer of the insanely popular Minecraft game, for $2.5 billion. As noted, the move ...