Microsoft buys minecraft

[vetran]

how much money do they think they are going to make and how to pay that wedge back?

[The Spartan]

how much money do they think they are going to make and how to pay that wedge back?

Monetisation through server licensing?

[d000hg]

My kids love playing this for its simplicity, collaboration and design experience. I just hope Microsoft don't do a Facebook and start spamming adverts all over it.

If you are paying for it upfront, I doubt it. Also don't see a reason MS would break it.

[Unix]

If you are paying for it upfront, I doubt it. Also don't see a reason MS would break it.

I hope Microsoft fix the blocky graphics.

[Scrag Meister]

Not sure if MS are late to the party. 54 Million users I believe.

Not sure how much further Minecraft can go.

I agree there are a lot of users but the money has been made IMHO.

It is a huge user base to spam ads at though.

[NickFitz]

Here's an interesting analysis on Gamasutra: Gamasutra - Understanding what Minecraft really means to Microsoft

[vetran]

Here's an interesting analysis on Gamasutra: Gamasutra - Understanding what Minecraft really means to Microsoft

so they have bought a market of 65 million users that have spent a one off £15.

assuming they charge them £15 a year they break even in 3-5 years, assuming everyone pays up.

not seeing it personally.

[BrilloPad]

so they have bought a market of 65 million users that have spent a one off £15.

assuming they charge them £15 a year they break even in 3-5 years, assuming everyone pays up.

not seeing it personally.

My kids have minecraft books. There are other merchandising possibilities. Maybe a film?

And the main market is still growing.

And baby bp wanted the minecraft ds game when he saw it in Asda. £30. Whem told no he cried - Mrs BP has got it as his main present for his birthday.