Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Minecraft


A game that created a history

    What makes the game so special?




Why do you play Minecraft? You could ask this question to 2 different people and get 2 different answers. In the past few years, it has become more than just a game to the people. It has allowed people to create friendships, it has allowed people to express their creativity, it has allowed creating an opportunity for jobs, it has allowed schools to use it for teaching purpose. There is just not a single community for this game but multiple subcommunities. There are a ton of communities, a ton of channels dedicated to Minecraft, and being able to survive on them. Even this article I am writing is due to Minecraft trending on twitter.



The secret of communities, subcommunities, and all those YouTubers coexist is because Minecraft is not a linear game. It is not a game wherein you have fixed paths. The kinds of stuff learned and experienced by each individual where unique. People shared their knowledge through various sources hence leading to expanding communities. People not only enjoy playing Minecraft but watch videos on platforms like Twitch and Youtube to learn, know, and see more.


The survival mode, the creative mode, the competitive server lets plays, house tutorials, red stone tutorials, multiplayer, informative video, mods, and many more. The game is complex with all these diverse communities. There is like so much to do, so much to explore, that the fun never ends. In 2016 Minecraft sold about 100 million copies. This game is so goddamn famous that it is been played or viewed in every country of the planet. It has even turned into a culture with various events where players can meet in person and interact. This is it guys the Minecraft a virtual place where you can let go of your problems and responsibilities and relax for some time. 


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