Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick wanted to buy Minecraft until he found out Notch was leaving and Microsoft was offering a billion dollars more: 'I'll go airplane …

"Yeah, I almost bought it," Kotick replied. "I had to spend five days in Stockholm with Notch, the guy who founded the ...
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Activision had Minecraft within its grasp. One mistake in judgment cost them billions

At one time, Activision was interested in buying Minecraft. However, the company's CEO didn't want to take the helm at Mojang ...
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Bobby Kotick On Activision Almost Buying Minecraft And Why It Didn't Happen

Kotick went on to say that it was Xbox executive Phil Spencer who ultimately got the deal done for Minecraft. He also singled ...
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Microsoft to buy 'Minecraft' maker for $2.5B

NEW YORK (AP) -- Microsoft will acquire the maker of the long-running hit game Minecraft for $2.5 billion as the company continues to invest in its Xbox gaming platform and looks to grab attention on ...
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Minecraft Collab With Razer Is Now Available, Ahead of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Release

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. And before of its theatrical debut, Minecraft has ...
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Microsoft buys Minecraft maker Mojang for $2.5 billion

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 ...
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When will 'A Minecraft Movie' hit streaming? Possible dates to rent, buy blockbuster movie

"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. Forbes ...