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Notch releases free browser game Drop
29th April 2013, 1:54pm

News: Notch releases free browser game Drop

Minecraft creator serves up new title inspired by interior architecture and built with Unity

Minecraft's Notch currently ranked 2nd most influential person in the world
12th April 2013, 2:15pm

News: Minecraft's Notch currently ranked 2nd most influential person in the world

Mojang co-founder Markus Persson placing second in Time 100 ranking

Mojang to add Minecraft subscription service
14th March 2013, 7:04am

News: Mojang to add Minecraft subscription service

Minecraft Realms sets out to make it easier for kids to play safely

Swedish school makes Minecraft compulsory
11th January 2013, 7:17am

News: Swedish school makes Minecraft compulsory

180 students take part in experimental program

Notch: I worry about Mojang growing
26th November 2012, 3:25pm

News: Notch: I worry about Mojang growing

Minecraft creator doesn't want studio to focus on 'super polished' games as they 'require larger teams'

Mojang uncovered
23rd November 2012, 2:00pm

Features: Mojang uncovered

Develop speaks to the team behind Minecraft to discover what makes this studio tick

Minecraft PC passes eight million
13th November 2012, 11:14am

News: Minecraft PC passes eight million

Indie hit has sold consistently since previous milestone in August

Minecraft selling 17,000 copies a day on Xbox 360
8th August 2012, 11:35am

News: Minecraft selling 17,000 copies a day on Xbox 360

Mojang expecting to more than double profits from last year, says studio MD Carl Manneh

EA, Mojang and Square sued over software patent
23rd July 2012, 11:20am

News: EA, Mojang and Square sued over software patent

'Innovation within software is basically free, and it's growing incredibly rapid. Patents only slow it down', says Persson

RedLynx: Being indie doesn't always mean you're independent
4th May 2012, 12:09pm

News: RedLynx: Being indie doesn't always mean you're independent

The Trials Evolution studio's boss on the freedom of being acquired

Notch: EA methodically destroying gaming
3rd May 2012, 12:58pm

News: Notch: EA methodically destroying gaming

Mojang boss vents anger over recently released 'indie bundle' from the publisher

Minecraft creator reveals 'ambitious' new project
4th April 2012, 10:25am

News: Minecraft creator reveals 'ambitious' new project

Space game 0x10c to feature multiplayer and persistent online world

Persson: Digital distribution is saving games
27th March 2012, 10:20am

News: Persson: Digital distribution is saving games

Minecraft man laments the demise of retailer GAME

Minecraft riches put at $80m
26th March 2012, 10:32am

News: Minecraft riches put at $80m

Markus Persson shared his $4m dividend to staff; Sean Parker wanted to invest

Notch: Digital distribution monopoly 'dangerous'
16th March 2012, 2:43pm

News: Notch: Digital distribution monopoly 'dangerous'

'I love Valve, but out of principle, I find the idea of one platform a bit scary', says Mojang boss

GDC: Notch is the industry's Justin Bieber, says Cliffy B
9th March 2012, 8:37pm

News: GDC: Notch is the industry's Justin Bieber, says Cliffy B

And maybe it's something other indies should learn to be too, says outspoken Gears of War lead

Markus Persson set for BAFTA Special Award
5th March 2012, 2:25pm

News: Markus Persson set for BAFTA Special Award

Minecraft creator to be recognised for contribution to gaming

Notch: Schafer should crowdfund Psychonauts
16th February 2012, 11:45am

News: Notch: Schafer should crowdfund Psychonauts

As Minecraft creator explains hurdles in personally financing the project

Notch offers $13 million funding for Psychonauts 2
15th February 2012, 3:45pm

News: Notch offers $13 million funding for Psychonauts 2

Double Fine boss Tim Schafer 'would like to work with Markus Persson'

Minecraft's Notch offers to bankroll Psychonauts 2
7th February 2012, 2:05pm

News: Minecraft's Notch offers to bankroll Psychonauts 2

Twitter hosts first ever publicly-negotiated game publishing deal

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