Inventors of Minecraft(R)

In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. How did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus "e;Notch"e; Persson, the company he founded to help make it a reality named Mojang; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an in-depth timeline, and full-color photographs will enthrall gaming enthusiasts eager to learn about the people that have broken the computer programming mold to create their favorite pastime.