Minecraft's Greatest Strength is its Longevity
When Minecraft first appeared, it didn't take long to rise to fame. Something about the simple, blocky sandbox game appealed to players everywhere, and before long, it was an internet sensation before it even finished its beta period. Today, Minecraft stands as the best-selling game in video game history by many millions of copies, which is a staggering feat, considering just how many acclaimed games have fought for that title. Minecraft's solid hold on its throne is even more remarkable when one considers that the game is over a decade old, entering public play in 2009 and finally exiting its beta period in 2011.
Not many games live that long. Single-player and multiplayer games alike often fade away after the early years of their life, which is natural; letting old games go allows game developers to move on to new projects. Minecraft, however, seems to have an uncanny ability to never grow old. Mojang has experimented with other games like Minecraft Dungeons recently, but Minecraft itself remains the company's core product after all these years, and it remains as popular as ever. A few unique qualities of Minecraft may make it a nigh-immortal game in an industry where nothing is meant to last forever.
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The malleability of Minecraft is a major part of how it has lasted so long. Games of all genres that remain popular for years on end undergo major changes and updates; No Man's Sky is a great example of this, clawing its way up from an extremely disappointing release to become a truly beloved sci-fi survival game. Minecraft is no different. Fans who've been playing since the game's 2009 debut have seen Minecraft add alternate dimensions, tides of new
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