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Minecraft (franchise)
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<p><i>Minecraft</i> is a <a href="/facts/Media_franchise/IBzGhQjA">media franchise</a> developed from and centered around <a href="/facts/Minecraft/vwarQdG7">the video game of the same name</a>. Developed by <a href="/facts/Mojang_Studios/7EnJIXls">Mojang Studios</a> (formerly known as <i>Mojang AB</i>) and <a href="/facts/Xbox_Game_Studios/yI9wM1bs">Xbox Game Studios</a>, which are owned by <a href="/facts/Microsoft/nGIDDXdx">Microsoft Corporation</a>, The franchise consists of five video games, along with various books, merchandise, events, board games, and a <a href="/facts/A_Minecraft_Movie/YvgQSztn">theatrical film</a>. <a href="/facts/Microsoft/nGIDDXdx">Microsoft</a> acquired Mojang AB in 2014, alongside the <i>Minecraft</i> game and its editions. </p>