why would Microsoft be keen to purchase Minecraft?
they could see that there was allot of interest early on and that it would be a good opportunity to make allot of money from selling Minecraft.
there are four different modes in Minecraft :
survival ,is the primary game mode in Minecraft where players must collect resources, build structures, battle mobs, manage hunger and explore the world to survive. survival has a respawn.
creative, is where the survival aspects are taken away and allows players to easily create and destroy structures and mechanisms with the inclusion of an infinite use of blocks and flying. Also you cannot die in this mode.
hardcore, is a survival game mode where the server runs on hard difficulty and players only have one life. in this game mode you have no respawns and once the game is over you cannot continue.
adventure, is a mode where players explore other player created maps.
realms are personal multiplayer servers, run by Minecraft just for you and your friends. your Minecraft world is online and always accessible, even when you log off. only people you invite can join your world, and what you do there is up to you. This enhances the game because it allows you to play with your friends in a private world where no strangers can effect your game.
the marketplace is an in game store , where players can purchase access to skins, textures and worlds for community creators, who in turn get reimburses for their creations.
cross play is where you can play with other people on the same game but different consoles online.
twitch tv is a video game broadcasting and viewing platform where viewers can donate to their favourite players.
Minecraft is available on allot of different platforms including: java, android, nintendo switch, microsoft windows ,playstation 4, ios ,macOS ,xbox one, wii U
developments in Minecraft's future will include many updates to the game and introducing new biomes and mobs. Minecraft could also release more modes and features depending on what the audience want.
How has Minecraft been marketed and how has it developed a franchise ?
Minecraft has marketed through trailers and word of mouth. The most of the marketing has been left to content creators by creating their gameplay videos this brings in a large audience. Minecraft has also started to bring out toys like Minecraft figures of life-size pickaxes. they have also brought out Lego sets. minecraft holds minecon and has also brought out minecraft related games like story mode.
