Who Invented Minecraft? Exploring the Creative Mind Behind the Game

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Ever wondered who came up with Minecraft, that game where you can build anything you can imagine? Well, you’re in the right spot to find out!
Let’s dig a bit deeper into this question: Who actually invented Minecraft?
The Genius Behind Minecraft
The man behind the massive world of Minecraft is Markus Persson, also known by his nickname, Notch. Markus is a Swedish game developer who first released Minecraft to the public on November 18, 2011.
Notch started developing Minecraft as a project in his free time, and it quickly grew into something much bigger. He was inspired by games like Dwarf Fortress, Infiniminer, and RollerCoaster Tycoon. With his creativity and programming skills, Markus Persson turned a simple idea into the best-selling video game in history.
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