This article discusses a hypothetical scenario where Disney buys Minecraft and what changes might occur as a result. With Disney's acquisition, Minecraft could become part of Disney's vast licensing empire, leading to various collaborations, such as a Minecraft-themed section in Disneyland, merchandise, and potentially even a Minecraft musical.
However, the article also highlights Disney's troubled history with video games, citing the cancellation of Disney Infinity and the decline of Club Penguin after Disney's acquisition. This raises concerns that if Disney were to buy Minecraft, they might not understand the game's essence and could potentially ruin it.
The article concludes that while a Disney-owned Minecraft could lead to exciting new experiences, it also poses significant risks, given Disney's track record of struggling to adapt to the video game industry.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Disney has a reputation for destroying the essence of the franchises they buy.
2. Disney bought the entire Star Wars saga, but there have been controversies in the last films.
3. Disney has a history of releasing video games, many of which are adaptations of their films.
4. In 2009, Disney bought the video game company White Loud Games.
5. Disney also bought the company Playdom for over $800 million.
6. Disney's biggest project was Disney Infinity, a video game where players could use their favorite characters.
7. The Disney Infinity project was canceled, and all the work done did not pay off.
8. Disney expected to earn millions with the project but ended up earning very little.
9. Club Penguin was a popular video game that Disney bought, but it changed the game's essence over time.
10. Disney launched Club Penguin Island, which was a new version of the game, but it didn't work out.
11. Disney deleted and closed Club Penguin forever.
12. Disney has had large debts with video games that have not been successful.
13. If Disney were to buy Minecraft, they might not think of new ideas to improve it if it's not successful.
14. Disney might simply cancel and forget about Minecraft if it's not the success they expected.
15. Minecraft has already made official musicals.
16. A Minecraft movie is being made, but there is no release date yet.
17. Disney would make Minecraft music reach another level, releasing musicals and official soundtracks.
18. Minecraft has never been on television, but with Disney in charge, it would easily reach television.