Uncover the history of one of the most influential video games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today. The World of Minecraft is the definitive account of the game's history, combining exclusive interviews from the Mojang studio and recollections from long-standing members of the gaming community. Read the stories behind the growth of community-defining servers like Hypixel, mods like Feed the Beast, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast, plus a personal account from Lydia Winters on the creation of Alex, the impact of Minecraft charity Block by Block, the origin of the phantom, and many more insights. This must-have collector's item includes a foreword and afterword from chief creative officer Jens "Jeb" Bergensten and vanilla Minecraft game director Agnes Larsson, plus original concept art, beautifully detailed renders, and previously unseen archive materials that illustrate how the game has developed over its first fifteen years. Journey back into past eras of the game and look to the future in this comprehensive chronicle of Minecraft's story.
Mojang AB
Mojang AB is a Swedish video game developer best known for creating the immensely popular sandbox game, Minecraft. Founded in 2009 by Markus Persson, Mojang has since become a household name in the gaming industry. Minecraft has sold over 200 million copies worldwide and is considered one of the best-selling video games of all time. Mojang's literary style is characterized by its open-ended gameplay and player-driven narratives, allowing players to create and explore vast virtual worlds. Their contributions to literature include inspiring a new wave of creativity in the gaming community and pushing the boundaries of storytelling in video games.
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