

A similar scenario presents itself in more offices and corporate establishments that you may imagine. That is why some school directors and boards have decided to block access to the game within their internal networks because students often lose sight of their didactical and educational objectives because they are playing Minecraft. The problem with Minecraft, if it can be called that way, is that it is so addictive that people may find themselves playing it in the wrong places and at the wrong time. However, for multiplayer, you should be online. You don’t need an Internet connection to enjoy the single player mode. There are no blocking issues with the game per se. The game was released on November 2011, and it has been quite the success story from the moment of its inception to the ever-demanding market. Users of Microsoft Windows, MacOS, and Linux get to enjoy Minecraft without restrictions. It is now owned and managed by tech giant Microsoft. Minecraft is widely popular: by the end of last year, there were nearly 75 million monthly active players, an astonishing number that can beat virtually any other game. It has been, so far, the second best-selling video game in history. Such is its reach that there are conventions dedicated to discussing Minecraft experiences and sharing fandom. It has even won awards and other accolades. The game has been lauded worldwide for its creativity promotion. A hardcore mode and a spectator mode complete the title’s offerings. The “adventure mode” lets people go on quests on maps created by others. Minecraft also provides a “creative mode,” allowing players to fly, build, and create anything they want with unlimited materials. The game can be enjoyed individually, but a multiplayer option is also available, as is a survival mode in which the user needs to acquire the required resources to “build the world” and save it. In the title, the player gets to look for materials and resources, and also explore a map and craft. Perfected and developed by Mojang, it can be best described as a “sandbox” video game in which people can create buildings of all kinds with 3D blocks. One of the most widely spread and highly regarded games of this generation, Minecraft is a creation of Swedish developer Markus Persson.
