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Short answer: Minecraft is a sandbox video game created by Markus 'Notch' Persson and developed by Mojang Studios, released in full in 2011. Its procedurally generated worlds are built from blocks that players can mine and place, letting them explore, survive and build almost anything.

Microsoft bought Mojang in 2014 for $2.5 billion. Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time, with more than 300 million copies sold by 2023. Players have built huge creations and use it in education. The footage shows Minecraft builds and gameplay, with the presenter.

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What should you know about Yeah I Dig?

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  1. Minecraft is a sandbox game.

    DD-208-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Sandbox)

  2. It was fully released in 2011.

    DD-208-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (2011)

Video transcript: Yeah I Dig: Minecraft Is the Best-Selling Video Game of All Time

Minecraft, a game that needs no introduction, revolutionized the gaming world with its simple yet profound premise. A sandbox where imagination is the only limit. Developed by Mojang Studios, this game allows players to explore, build, and survive in a pixelated, procedurally generated world where every block can be mined and placed to create almost anything one can imagine. From towering castles to intricate cities, players have crafted entire worlds, sharing them with a community that spans across ages and continents. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time. Every block in its worlds can be mined and placed.

  1. Exhibit A

    Sandbox

    Minecraft is a sandbox game.

  2. Exhibit B

    2011

    It was fully released in 2011.

  3. Exhibit C

    Blocks

    Players mine and place blocks.

  4. Exhibit D

    Microsoft

    Microsoft bought Mojang in 2014.

  5. Exhibit E

    Best-seller

    It's the best-selling video game.

Questions people ask about Yeah I Dig

Who developed Minecraft?

Created by Markus Persson.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Sandbox) · Wikipedia: Minecraft

When was it fully released?

After early access.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (2011) · Wikipedia: Minecraft

What are its worlds made of?

Mine and place.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Blocks) · Wikipedia: Minecraft

Who bought Mojang in 2014?

For $2.5 billion.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Microsoft) · Wikipedia: Mojang Studios

What record does Minecraft hold?

Over 300 million copies.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Best-seller) · Wikipedia: Minecraft

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  1. Who developed Minecraft?

    1. Mojang Studios
    2. Nintendo
    3. Valve
    4. Epic Games
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    Answer: A. Mojang Studios Created by Markus Persson. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Sandbox) · Wikipedia: Minecraft

  2. When was it fully released?

    1. 2011
    2. 2001
    3. 2018
    4. 1995
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    Answer: A. 2011 After early access. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (2011) · Wikipedia: Minecraft

  3. What are its worlds made of?

    1. Blocks
    2. Hexagons
    3. Text
    4. Water
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    Answer: A. Blocks Mine and place. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Blocks) · Wikipedia: Minecraft

  4. Who bought Mojang in 2014?

    1. Microsoft
    2. Sony
    3. Google
    4. Apple
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    Answer: A. Microsoft For $2.5 billion. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Microsoft) · Wikipedia: Mojang Studios

  5. What record does Minecraft hold?

    1. Best-selling video game
    2. Longest game
    3. Oldest game
    4. Most expensive game
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    Answer: A. Best-selling video game Over 300 million copies. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Best-seller) · Wikipedia: Minecraft

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Easterling, Marcus. "Yeah I Dig." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-208, last updated Mar 14, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/yeah-i-dig/

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