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That deal for Mojang is going through, and Notch is leaving the company. In his announcement, Persson said,
I don't see myself as a real game developer. I make games because it's fun, and because I love games and I love to program, but I don't make games with the intention of them becoming huge hits, and I don't try to change the world. Minecraft certainly became a huge hit, and people are telling me it's changed games. I never meant for it to do either. It's certainly flattering, and to gradually get thrust into some kind of public spotlight is interesting.
As soon as this deal is finalized, I will leave Mojang and go back to doing Ludum Dares and small web experiments. If I ever accidentally make something that seems to gain traction, I'll probably abandon it immediately.
Meanwhile, Microsoft celebrates their huge acquisition in the video above.
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2PlayerProductions has released their documentary on the rise of Mojang, the studio behind Minecraft for free in full on YouTube. If you want to support them, buy a physical copy, digital download, or the soundtrack.
