Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson.
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Markus 'Notch' Persson leaves Mojang and Minecraft after Microsoft sale

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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“It’s not about the money. It’s about my sanity.”

That’s how Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson closed a blog post detailing his decision to leave his studio, Mojang, after selling it to Microsoft for $2.5 billion. The article largely points to the block-building game’s gargantuan success and the stress that came with it as his primary reason for leaving.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.