The Games Cabin writes - "Microsoft's confirmed the deal with Mojang, Minecraft is now the property of Microsoft. Reactions around the world are varying with fans of the hit game worried that Microsoft may not support their chosen console or device, (they will,) and others pondering what Microsoft has in store for the developer and their cherished product.
Then we have industry professionals weighing in on Twitter, some with tweets of amazement, shock and some just plain out trolling."
A new survey from Microsoft has further hinted at the possibility of an Xbox handheld being in development.
This is definitely happening, I just hope they have 2 versions one with a much bigger screen.
i have that logitech g-cloud. Its a sweet little piece of kit. I like that it can also install games from the play store unlike the other android based handheld.
I wonder if Microsoft will perform better in Japan if they do actually make a handheld since everyone says handheld and mobile are king over there.
This looks like the future of the game industry... all three platforms with a handheld option.
I wonder if the Playstation Portal is a technology test-bed/prototype for a future Playstation handheld?
- Xbox Wire - Mark your calendars! The Xbox Games Showcase followed by [REDACTED] Direct airs June 9. More info inside.
For a brief moment I thought we might get a whole Direct for Gears 6 - seems like it's COD though!
Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $61.9 billion in revenue and a net income of $21.9 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 20 percent.
Xbox content + services up 62% while hardware down 31%... seems about right with the way they tout you don't need the hardware to play. People can play on their phones or smart tv or other means. I don't hardly play on my consoles directly since getting devices like the logitech g-cloud and ps portal. Which is to also say I have been playing more digital than physical because of these devices.
Too expensive hardware when others offer the same or more for less? Good work, Green Team.
"Despite some early successes for Xbox games on rival platforms, Xbox hardware is down by a massive 31 percent this quarter."
"Without Activision Blizzard, Microsoft’s overall gaming revenue would have actually declined this quarter."
"Xbox content and services would have only been up a single percent without Activision Blizzard..."
"It looks like next quarter is going to be a similar story for gaming at Microsoft, too."
That is crazy... so A/B/K is carrying the whole Xbox gaming.
Oh and Microsoft will be fine. Windows, Office and Cloud are growing with each pc purchase.
LOL @ kazhirai account
lol at the title.. industry reactions list 3 people and one fake account
Most reactions have been positive from the industry and gamers.
Edit: I've been on Reddit all morning. /r/Gaming /r/Minecraft and several others have fairly positive reactions.
Microsoft got ripped off. This is similar to the Beats deal. Paying lots of money for an ok product at best because it is popular with the younger generation. I would rather have them innovate and compete but, clearly they don' want to do that.
-This is a billion dollar marketing buyout.
How did this get approved, the article is ridiculous.
I'm not a fan of Minecraft, it's just not my thing however I think Microsoft has been clear over it's plans in the short term and we can either take the news at face value or moan and gossip, which does nothing bar increase some users blood pressure.
Either way, who do I speak to about getting the few mintues of my life it took me to read the article back?