2/13/2024 0 Comments Minecraft legend of notch![]() ![]() Markus "Notch" Persson is a Swedish national now spending his billions of dollars in Beverly Hills, California. Or even mention during the game’s loading screen. Why remove the name of Notch? Isn’t he an important part of Minecraft’s illustrious history? Well, sure, but he’s also been an increasingly controversial figure that Microsoft would probably prefer to not shine a spotlight on. ![]() ![]() So much bookish goodness–all day, every day.But who is this mysterious Notch? As some might have guessed, he’s the guy who originally developed Minecraft and later sold it to Microsoft for a cool $2.5 billion (which sounds like a lot even for Microsoft, but they’ve made their money back MANY times over, don’t you worry). To keep up with Book Riot on a daily basis, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook,, and subscribe to the Book Riot podcast in iTunes or via RSS. Sign up for our newsletter to have the best of Book Riot delivered straight to your inbox every week. Just putting it out there.Įxtra Lives: Why Video Games Matter: Tom Bissell’s memoir / journalism mashup Extra Lives is a fun read, with hilarious musings mixed with insightful profiles on industry titans. Readers, if you find it, please let me know. There’s also a limited collectors edition of this book with a faux leather cover. It’s a big book that begs to be put on display. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia: Last year Dark Horse Books released this incredible, beautiful hardcover book that detailed the history of the Legend of Zelda franchise. The interviews in this book are wonderfully insightful, and you kind of want to own the book based on the title alone. It’s a must read for anyone who loves video games, even if you’re an Xbox, Playstation, or PC gaming fanboy.Īll Your Base Are Belong to Us: While Jeff Ryan’s book might take you into the world of Nintendo, Harold Goldberg’s gives you glimpses into the creation of games across the spectrum, from classics like Kings Quest and Myst, to more modern titles like Grand Theft Auto and Bioshock. A riveting read, you learn about Nintendo’s incredible rise (and almost failure), here in the United States. Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America: I talk about Jeff Ryan’s book whenever I can. ![]()
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