#Minecraft
Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed by Swedish game developer Markus Persson and released by Mojang in 2011. The game allows players to build with a variety of different blocks in a 3D procedurally generated world, requiring creativity from players. Other activities in the game include exploration, resource gathering, crafting, and combat. Multiple gameplay modes are available, including survival mode where the player must acquire resources to build the world and maintain health; creative mode where players have unlimited resources to build with; adventure mode where players can play custom maps created by other players; spectator mode which allows the player to fly around and observe but not interact with the world. The PC version of the game is noted for its modding scene because there are numerous mods that add content or change gameplay mechanics.
In addition to its popularity on personal computers, Minecraft has been released on many other platforms including Xbox 360 (2012), PlayStation 3 (2013), Android (2014), iOS (2015) Windows Phone 8/10 (2016) Nintendo Switch (2017). As of May 2020 sales of Minecraft had reached 176 million copies across all platforms making it one of the best-selling video games ever made as well as one of the most influential titles in gaming history due to its impact on popular culture such as YouTube videos featuring people playing Minecraft and various spinoff merchandise based off it such as Lego sets featuring characters from it .
The main objective varies depending on each person’s preferences within this virtual environment but usually involves building structures while protecting oneself against monsters known as “mobs” like zombies or spiders who come out at night seeking destruction. Players may opt for an adventurous strategy: exploring caves filled with treasures underground—or they may choose more peaceful pursuits such as creating artwork using blocks or simply enjoying nature’s beauty throughout their journey through this digital realm.
