Minecraft founder Markus Persson: From 'indie' tech champion to potential billionaire on Microsoft deal. By negotiating to sell his gaming startup to Microsoft Corp., Minecraft creator Markus Persson ...

For many developers, the allure of creating a hit application and raking in lots of money is enough to justify long hours and months, if … ...

Markus Persson with his Special Award at the British Academy Video Games Awards, in 2012 - Alamy. Three months later, Microsoft purchased Mojang for $2.5 billion.

Minecraft creator Notch speaks out in response to the Stop Killing Games Initiative, which aims to improve the preservation ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Gaming. Followed categories will be added to My News. Just ask Minecraft founder and recent billionaire Markus Persson. The Swedish creator of the hugely ...

Minecraft creator and Super Swede Markus Persson outbid Jay Z and Beyonce on this $70 million crash pad in Los Angeles, according to LA Curbed. The 35-year-old will enjoy such… Read More ...

Persson, 35, sold his company, Mojang, to Microsoft for $2.5 billion this past September. “Notch,” as he is known in the gaming community, created Minecraft, which has a worldwide following.

Markus Persson, the creator of Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in the world, will make his first talk show appearance ever on THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON Thursday, Nov. 7 ...

Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson caused a stir with a provocative statement about the “Stop Killing Games” initiative ...

Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has revealed over the New Year that he’s “basically announced” Minecraft 2. The original Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time, ...

In 2009, Swedish developer and gaming enthusiast Markus Persson created the game on his own. Now, Markus “Notch” Persson did have some help and suggestions from the community, but it was his ...