# Yeah I Dig (DD-208)

> 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.

- Department: Media (also Tech)
- First published: 2024-03-14
- Last updated: 2024-03-14
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/yeah-i-dig/
- Original Reel title: Yeah I Dig ⛏️
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **2011**: Minecraft is fully released
- **2014**: Microsoft buys Mojang for $2.5 billion

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=yeah-i-dig

## Quick facts

- **DD-208-F01**: Minecraft is a sandbox game. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Sandbox))_
- **DD-208-F02**: It was fully released in 2011. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (2011))_

## Write-up

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

1. **Sandbox**: Minecraft is a sandbox game.
2. **2011**: It was fully released in 2011.
3. **Blocks**: Players mine and place blocks.
4. **Microsoft**: Microsoft bought Mojang in 2014.
5. **Best-seller**: It's the best-selling video game.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

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

- Duration: 27.9 s · Published: 2024-03-14
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C4hLyuhNe1N.mp4

### Transcript

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!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who developed Minecraft?**  
A: Created by Markus Persson. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Sandbox) · Wikipedia: Minecraft)_

**Q: When was it fully released?**  
A: After early access. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (2011) · Wikipedia: Minecraft)_

**Q: What are its worlds made of?**  
A: Mine and place. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Blocks) · Wikipedia: Minecraft)_

**Q: Who bought Mojang in 2014?**  
A: For $2.5 billion. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Microsoft) · Wikipedia: Mojang Studios)_

**Q: What record does Minecraft hold?**  
A: Over 300 million copies. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Best-seller) · Wikipedia: Minecraft)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Minecraft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft)
- [Wikipedia: Mojang Studios](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojang_Studios)

## Cite this case file

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/