Markus Persson Markus Persson Markus Alexej Persson (; born 1 June 1979), better known as Notch, is a Swedish video game programmer and designer. He is best known for creating the sandbox video game "Minecraft" and for founding the video game company Mojang in 2010, alongside Carl Manneh and Jakob Porser. Persson's principal venture for founding Mojang was "Minecraft" which gained popularity and support since its tech demo in 2009. Since then, he has gained significant notability within the video game industry, winning multiple awards and establishing relations with the industry's figureheads. He retained his position as the lead designer of "Minecraft"
Minecraft: The Story of Mojang Minecraft: The Story of Mojang Minecraft: The Story of Mojang is a 2012 documentary about the history of the company Mojang and its creation, "Minecraft". "Minecraft" is an open-world game where players can craft, build and mine. The film features interviews with company personnel such as Markus Persson and Jens Bergensten, and insights from people involved in the gaming industry and from players profoundly impacted by the game. The film was produced by 2 Player Productions and production was funded through a Kickstarter campaign and the production spanned nearly two years in locations across North America and Europe. The film