Microsoft buys Minecrafts blocky empire for $2.5 billion. Jesper K. Kristiansen - September 16, 2014 - Devs, News Microsoft buys Minecrafts blocky empire for $2.5 billion. Jesper K. Kristiansen - September 16, 2014 - Devs, News The rumors were true. Microsoft is set to take over Swedish Minecraft-maker Mojang for the incredible price of 2.5 billion…