Never in a million years would I have seen this coming... However, it is true. For $2.5B Markus/Notch sold the company. As a player I am not for sure how MC will change. I do not expect Microsoft to parallel Mojang's patience with the communities. Which disturbs me. None the less, I pray Micrdoft will realize the need for an active community of gamers. Here is the link to the WSJ for further details. http://m.us.wsj.com/articles/microsoft-agrees-to-acquire-creator-of-minecraft-1410786190?mobile=y