10 Most Influential Creators In Modern Video Games
9. Markus Persson (AKA 'Notch')
Let's just call out the elephant in the room, Minecraft is a controversial game nowadays. Lots of people love it, lots of people hate it, yet what is undeniable is that it's still one of the most popular titles in the world. It's not hard to see why either. Minecraft was a revolutionary project upon release, especially when you consider how many titles have followed its simplified concepts of building, exploring and resource management.
This giant accomplishment was all down to one man however. Markus Persson, or 'Notch' as he goes by online, is perhaps one of the most intelligent designers in recent history, building a small game that soon swelled into one of the biggest trends in modern-day media. His concept of giving players the keys to an infinite sandbox limited only by their own imagination soon caught on with players, the community behind the game amassing well into the millions.
Following the groundbreaking innovations Persson brought to the table, we've seen numerous games influenced by its raving success. Terraria, the currently massive Fortnite and even Fallout 4 took inspiration from Minecraft's main mechanics, proving that 'Notch' didn't just make a game; he made a trend that will last within the gaming conscience for generations to come.