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1. minecraft.fandom.com › wiki › Markus_PerssonMarkus Persson – Minecraft Wiki

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   Markus Alexej Persson, more commonly known under the alias Notch, is the creator of Minecraft and one of the founders of Mojang Studios. Persson started programming at the age of seven, using his father's Commodore 128.

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     How Markus Persson Revolutionized Gaming with Minecraft

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     Why Markus "Notch" Persson Sold Minecraft and Became A Billionaire | Forbes

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Markus_PerssonMarkus Persson - Wikipedia

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   Markus Alexej Persson (/ ˈ m ɑːr k ə s ˈ p ɪər s ən / ⓘ, Swedish: [ˈmǎrkɵs ˈpæ̌ːʂɔn] ⓘ; born 1 June 1979), also known as "Notch", is a Swedish video game programmer and designer. He is the creator of the video game Minecraft, which since its release has become the best-selling video game in history.

4. www.biography.com › business-leaders › markus-perssonMarkus Persson - Minecraft, Age & Facts - Biography

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   Apr 21, 2015 · Markus Persson is a Swedish video game programmer and founder of Mojang, the software company responsible for the international smash Minecraft.

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6. www.cnet.com › tech › services-and-softwareMarkus 'Notch' Persson: The mind behind Minecraft (Q&A)

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   Nov 7, 2013 · Markus Persson, known also by the online handle "Notch," is an indie game success story like no other. Not only did he create Minecraft, one of the most popular independent titles in gaming...

7. www.wired.com › 2013 › 11The Amazingly Unlikely Story of How Minecraft Was Born | WIRED

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   Nov 5, 2013 · Minecraft: The Unlikely Tale of Markus “Notch” Persson and the Game that Changed Everything. by Daniel Goldberg and Linus Larsson. Someone on the fringes might regard what Markus did as...

8. www.forbes.com › sites › ryanmacInside The Post-Minecraft Life Of Billionaire Gamer God ...

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   Mar 3, 2015 · With Minecraft, Markus Persson became a deity to millions in his virtual world. Then he abruptly took $2.5 billion and walked away.

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   How much did Markus Persson pay for Mojang?

   • By September, he had sold Mojang to Microsoft for $2.5 billion. To celebrate, Persson bought a 23,000 square-foot Beverly Hills home, for which he paid $70 million. Best Known For: Markus Persson is a Swedish video game programmer and founder of Mojang, the software company responsible for the international smash Minecraft.

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   Why did Persson leave Minecraft?

   • Persson left his job as a game developer to work on Minecraft full-time until completion. In early 2011, Mojang AB sold the one millionth copy of the game, several months later their second, and several more their third.

   Markus Persson - Wikipedia

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   Is Markus Persson a one-hit wonder?

   • But there are also a slew of younger Markus Perssons who are hungrier and more attuned to what the next generation of kids wants. Asked about this, the Minecraft creator responds that he's completely comfortable being a one-hit wonder.

   Inside The Post-Minecraft Life Of Billionaire Gamer God Markus Persson

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   Why did Persson sell Minecraft for $2.5 billion?

   • Over time the demands and expectations of fans looking to Notch to keep the monster hit going turned him into a self-conscious wreck. So three months ago Persson pushed it all away, completing the sale of Minecraft to Microsoft for $2.5 billion in cash.

   Inside The Post-Minecraft Life Of Billionaire Gamer God Markus Persson

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10. www.denofgeek.com › games › an-interview-withAn interview with Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson

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    Dec 16, 2010 · One of this year’s most acclaimed games, indie MMO Minecraft now boasts more than 2.3 million players. We chat to creator Markus Persson about its success…