Notch buys Double Fine. Shuts down Double Fine.

01 Apr, 2012, 10:03 | Posted by: ThunderPeel2001 | Source: News

In a news story that will likely go down in history, gaming entrepreneur Markus "notch" Persson has announced his successful purchase of Double Fine Productions.

Earlier in the year, the independent game developer, known for his successful game "Minecraft", announced tentative plans to help fund a Psychonauts sequel. Since then all has been quiet, overshadowed by Double Fine's successful Kickstarter project.

Today "notch" broke his silence and announced his successful acquisition of Tim Schafer's company, only to immediately shut down the company.

In his statement made to press, Persson said: "I knew they were worth at least $3.3M from the Kickstarter donations, so I made sure I paid less than that. Now I get to keep the difference!"

Double Fine Productions ceased business at 12am PST this morning. Rumours that they'll resume normal operations on Monday 2nd, April, are so far unfounded.

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Comment by: Shmargin | Posted 03 Apr, 2012, 21:04 | Quote
How come no update to make sure everyone knows this was an April Fools joke?
Comment by: Jones Jr | Posted 02 Apr, 2012, 06:30 | Quote
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Wow, you almost got me. I was like "What?! Notch is a real person?!" and then, I was "Oh, April fools, haha."

I know, right? But apparently he is a real Persson!
Comment by: tredlow | Posted 02 Apr, 2012, 04:10 | Quote
Wow, you almost got me. I was like "What?! Notch is a real person?!" and then, I was "Oh, April fools, haha."
Comment by: Shmargin | Posted 01 Apr, 2012, 15:28 | Quote
Oh yeah, I forgot all websites will be doing this today. Set bullshit filters on maximum!
Comment by: Rum Rogers | Posted 01 Apr, 2012, 10:54 | Quote
HAHAHAHA nice one!
Comment by: Jason | Posted 01 Apr, 2012, 10:47 | Quote
Photograph of Notch.

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