Amidst the rumors that Microsoft would soon be buying legendary gaming developer Mojang, were an endless list of fans who were less than impressed, to put it politely. While last week it was simply part of the rumor mill, Microsoft has officially signed on the dotted line, acquiring Mojang for a whopping $2.5 billion. Most well-known for its quirky founder “Notch” and the infamous creation that is Minecraft, devoted followers have hit to their keyboards to express their concern of what the acquisition will mean for the developers existing games and any games that are yet to be released.
Source: http://www.gamezebo.com/2014/09/15/microsoft-buys-mojang-minecraft-scrolls-mobile/
So what does this all mean for Minecraft, particularly on mobile platforms? Currently, players can download Minecraft Pocket Edition for Android and iOS devices – not Microsoft companies. Microsoft have put it down in writing that they will continue to publish the game across different platforms and operating systems… so now would be a great time to put down your diamond axes and give the guys a chance. Exciting news for anyone using a Microsoft phone or tablet, with the company hinting that the infamous Minecraft may be coming to a device near you in the coming months.
Various Microsoft apps, including the Microsoft Office Suite, have recently made the transition to iOS devices, so we’re hopeful that Microsoft will keep their word when claiming that they’ll continue to publish Minecraft and other Mojang games across all devices. The lead developer and designer of Minecraft, Jens Bergensten, will also be staying with the team, giving us hope that not too much will really change.
The future of Scrolls, the latest card battle game from Mojang, however, is not clear. The game has just finished its beta phase on desktop and was set to be launched onto mobile devices in the coming months. When asked about the future of the game during the acquisition, Microsoft said “we don’t know” what’s happening with Scrolls, and “we’ll share any news as soon as we do.” Fans of the game may be waiting a while to see if what was set to be the next big hit will ever become more than a beta phase game.
After 5+ years in development, we're excited ... 
