Articles about Mojang

A ‘painful’ reset for Xbox: 3,200 job cuts, studio spinoffs, and a vow to return to growth in 2027

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma calls it the most significant restructuring in Xbox history: 3,200 job cuts, four studio spinoffs, a new COO, and a flattened management structure — all aimed at turning around a division she says has been losing 64 cents on every dollar invested in its studios. Read More

Microsoft-owned Mojang bans NFT integration in Minecraft

In news that came as a blow to several trading communities, the makers of Minecraft announced on Wednesday morning that… Read More

Microsoft-owned Mojang Studios shutting down AR-powered ‘Minecraft Earth’ game in June

The developers behind Minecraft Earth have announced that the augmented reality mobile game is being shut down in June, due… Read More

CLOAK and swagger: Apparel brand teams with Microsoft for ‘Minecraft Dungeons’ fashion line

Gamers caught up in the release of the new “Minecraft Dungeons” video game on Tuesday probably haven’t given much thought… Read More

Inside MoPOP’s ‘Minecraft’: Fans of hit video game will dig the creepers, crafting and more in exhibition

In the world of “Minecraft” — the best-selling video game in history — players know that they’re never supposed to… Read More

In new Minecraft mini-game ‘Tumble,’ players fight to avoid a fiery grave

Anyone who hasn’t completely lost their inner child remembers jumping from rug to chair to coffee table to avoid the… Read More

Microsoft gives teachers free early access to new Minecraft: Education Edition

Minecraft, the wildly popular game that lets users create infinite worlds, is undoubtedly on many students’ minds as last days… Read More

Minecraft goes to China: Microsoft and Mojang expand reach of blockbuster game

Minecraft, the wildly popular game that allows players to create infinite online worlds, will soon be available in China. The… Read More

Warning! New ‘Minecraft 2’ app is fake, will probably crash your iPhone

Today’s nominee for “worst thing” is certainly the fake Minecraft 2 app that managed to make it into Apple’s App Store.… Read More

British man plays Minecraft for over 35 hours and hopes to set new world record

Minecraft is known for pulling its players in, but this guy ended up playing the game for over 35 hours… Read More

After selling Minecraft for $2.5B, creator Markus Persson says ‘he’s never felt more isolated’

Success can turn out to be a real pain. Minecraft’s creator Markus Persson took to Twitter this weekend to vent… Read More

New version of Minecraft unveiled for Microsoft’s Windows 10

Could Minecraft be the killer app for Windows 10? A new version of the blockbuster game is coming for Windows 10, and… Read More

Microsoft pitches Minecraft to teachers as a key tool for classrooms

Could Minecraft become as essential in the classroom as pencils and paper? Perhaps so. Microsoft has launched a new site to help… Read More

Microsoft-owned Mojang to hold massive convention for Minecraft fans in London

Fans of Minecraft all over the world just figured out what they’re doing for summer vacation. Minecraft developer Mojang announced… Read More

Unity CEO: Minecraft deal shows how small teams can make it big in games

SAN FRANCISCO – When asked what he took away from Microsoft’s $2.5 billion acquisition of Minecraft maker Mojang, Unity CEO David Helgason jokingly… Read More

Geek on the Street: Game industry insiders cautiously optimistic about Microsoft’s Mojang buy

SAN FRANCISCO – Prior to the start of today’s GamesBeat conference, the room was buzzing with talk about Microsoft’s blockbuster… Read More

Minecraft community sounds off on Microsoft’s $2.5B acquisition of Mojang

Will Microsoft ruin Minecraft? In nearly every piece of Microsoft communication today following the $2.5 billion acquisition, Microsoft tried to… Read More