If you’re a fan of the popular game Minecraft, you may be wondering what Amazon is up to. The online retailer is in the process of buying the game from its creator, Mojang, for two-thirds of a Roomba. This isn’t the first time Amazon has shown interest in Minecraft. In February, it was reported that the company was in talks to buy the game from its creator for $2 billion. At that time, Mojang said that they were “very excited” about the possibility of selling Minecraft on Amazon and hoped to have a deal finalized by the end of March. The move comes as a bit of a surprise because it’s not common for online retailers to invest in games. In fact, many believe that Amazon’s interest is more likely related to its desire to increase its presence in gaming marketshare.
Source: Business Wire, CNBC
