Discover how Markus Persson built Minecraft and how an indie project became a global gaming phenomenon.

The incredible story of Minecraft. From a small experimental prototype to the best-selling video game in history.

In this episode of Beginnings Told, we explore the real origin story of Minecraft and how one developer’s side project reshaped the gaming industry.

You’ll discover:

• How Markus Persson created the first version of Minecraft

• Why the early access model helped the game grow rapidly

• The role YouTube creators played in its explosive popularity

• How the Minecraft community shaped the game’s evolution

• Why Microsoft acquired Mojang for $2.5 billion

• How Minecraft became the most successful video game ever made

From a simple block-based prototype to a worldwide creative platform, this episode breaks down the journey behind one of the most influential games ever built.

If you enjoy learning how iconic brands, games, and ideas began, Beginnings Told shares the stories behind the world’s biggest creations.

⏱ Chapters

00:07 The Moment Everything Began

01:07 A Programmer With an Idea

02:29 The Unusual Way Minecraft Grew

03:43 When a Hobby Turned Into a Studio

04:55 A Billion-Dollar Turning Point

06:13 Why Minecraft Changed Gaming

07:15 The Bigger Lesson From Minecraft

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Beginnings Told — How It All Started, One Story at a Time.

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