The title seems misleading.

I listened carefully to determine if the deal or even negotiations was now confirmed. Didn't hear any proof.

It seems this news slender report is a report into the rumours and speculation that Microsoft may be in talks.

And we knew it was rumoured yesterday. Nothing new.

A long discussion from yesterday: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8293610

"Microsoft hasn't shown interest in buying video game companies in the past"

What about Bungie? Halo died for me back then

The also bought Rare (I loved their games on Nintendo 64). And they have had Microsoft Game Studios which published PC games for a long time.

The also bought Digital Anvil, which made Wing Commander, Privateer, and Freelancer, the latter almost completely under Microsoft control.

They also bought Rare in 2002. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_Ltd.

It is in discussions to buy the studio "Mojang AB", not just the game Minecraft.