#1 selling game my bean bag. The “Asterisk” in Minecraft’s Sales Record. Before…

#1 selling game my bean bag. The “Asterisk” in Minecraft’s Sales Record.

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Minecraft, the sandbox game that’s captured the imaginations of millions, proudly holds the title of the number one selling game of all time. But before we continue to parade this achievement around the gaming world, let’s take a moment to put an asterisk next to this record. Why, you ask? Because its sales figures are as bloated as a creeper after a buffet of gunpowder, and here’s the explosive truth.

My nephew, a die-hard Minecraft enthusiast, has downloaded and repurchased the game a staggering 10 times across various platforms. Yes, you read that correctly—ten times. And he is not an outlier; he’s the rule. From Xbox to PlayStation, PC to mobile devices, and let’s not forget the numerous editions for each, Minecraft has been bought over and over again by legions of fans.

Imagining a scenario in which people were buying 10 copies of “Super Mario Bros. 3” for the NES back in the early 1990s. Because it never happened. These records deserve asterisks.

The Multiplicity of Minecraft: A Tale of Many Systems
The genius—or should I say, the cunning strategy—behind Minecraft’s sales record is its omnipresence. It’s not just a game; it’s a phenomenon that’s invaded every gaming platform known to the modern player. And with each new device, console, or upg….

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