Could Minecraft Become Microsoft's Next Halo?

Tech giant expected to buy game maker for $2B

If the rumors are true, Microsoft Corp.'s move to purchase Minecraft could position the popular video game as the next big entertainment franchise.

Several outlets reported that the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant is negotiating a $2 billion deal to buy game producer Mojang, which makes Minecraft as well as Scrolls and Cobalt. The New York Times reported that Microsoft was especially interested because it wanted to make sure the game was available for its devices.

The PC-version of the game sells for $27 and is already available for Xbox at just $20, relatively low considering most console games retail for $60.

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