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The Rise Of Minecraft InfoGraphic

50 people showed up to the free Minecraft Con in August 2010. A year later, the same con sold out with $99 tickets.

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In the past few years or so the sales of Minecraft have sky rocketed, and has become one of the most played games ever.

But how did it all start?

With how basic the graphics are, it’s majorly popularized by the concept of building your own unique 3-D world.

Minecraft now makes a staggering $1 million every week!

That’s not bad for only two years work now is it?

The Infographic below shows how Minecraft started out as a one man project, and quickly ended up being one of the most played games ever.

The Rise of Minecraft Infographic

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Ward, Jamie. "The Rise Of Minecraft InfoGraphic." FactstoryHub, 17 Jan. 2012, www.factstoryhub.com/rise-of-minecraft-infographic/. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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Jamie Ward
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Jamie Ward is a web developer and part-time blogger. He enjoys the world of tech and the religions of the world. You'll often find him at a local coffee shop reading and enjoying a latte.

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