Marcus Persson (Notch)

Marcus Persson, known as Notch, is a Swedish programmer who created Minecraft, a highly popular sandbox video game that allows players to build and explore virtual worlds. He developed the game in 2009, initially as an independent project, and it quickly gained worldwide popularity for its creativity and open-ended gameplay. Notch’s innovative design and programming skills revolutionized the gaming industry, making him a prominent figure in game development. In 2014, he sold Mojang, the company behind Minecraft, to Microsoft, allowing the game to expand further while solidifying his legacy as a pioneering game developer.