STOCKHOLM/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has agreed to acquire the Stockholm-based developer of the wildly popular Minecraft video game for $2.5 billion, as it tries to lure a new and mostly young ...

Microsoft has agreed to buy Mojang, the Swedish developer of the Minecraft PC and console game, for $2.5 billion, the companies announced Monday. The deal comes two weeks after Mojang released a ...

Big changes are happening in the management at Minecraft developer Mojang Studios this week. It’s been reported that Head of Mojang Studios Åsa Bredin is leaving her position to focus on personal ...

Every year, Mojang and Microsoft host Minecraft Live, a livestream dedicated to news and updates from Minecraft and Minecraft: Legends as well as a peek into the future of Minecraft in general. This ...

Minecraft won't go free-to-play due to its unique monetization strategy and values. The game's core appeal to children ensures its longevity and constant player base. Minecraft's success as a premium ...

NEW YORK -- Microsoft will acquire the maker of the popular game Minecraft for $2.5 billion. The technology company said it will buy Stockholm-based game maker Mojang. Minecraft, which lets users ...