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Quotehttp://www.engadget.com/2014/09/09/microsoft-buying-mojang-minecraft/?ncid=rss_truncated
If true (given that folks are denying comment, you know that there are at least talks going on) and it does happen, I'm kind of on both sides of the fence with my thoughts on the matter.
On one hand, Microsoft has some smart, talented programmers. Make all the jokes you want about Windows and it's long hated history, but they can/do some quality work (die in a fire Andro and your Apple zealot kind and stop dealing in absolutes of one thing being better than something else). Can you imagine how quickly a true API could be produced under their guidance? Granted that'd be based on the theory that MS takes an active hand in development and doesn't let the current folks just run the course. Given Mojang's track record of development, I think this would be a VERY good thing. Microsoft has been trying to make inroads to stave off the free-source world; what better way to shake that up than a game with thousands of folks continually contributing code, whether via server back-ends like Bukkit/Spigot or the hundreds/thousands of plugins/mods available; DMCA drama or not. Not to mention you no longer have nutbag Ballmer at the helm, so there may be hope for Microsoft.
Now on the flip-side. Microsoft, as far as the PC gaming is concerned, has not been a big name for some time. Which is kind of sad as there used to be some really good titles from them back in the day. "Games for Windows" at it's inception, was a great idea which unfortunately fell by the wayside when they went all in with the introduction of the XBox and never tried bridging the two worlds. Now that they're looking to become relevant again, I can see the desire to be part of a game that is practically known the world over. While Microsoft is not EA, I still would be concerned about how they would plan to handle control of it's continuance. For the Xbox/PS iterations of the game, I can see DLC being a continued thing (skin packs, etc.), for the PC version since you can modify it to your hearts content, hopefully things remain status quo.
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