What?! I knew Minecraft was popular but $101 Million?! :o

Minecraft Creator Made $101 Million Last Year, May Buy a Car With It

In 2012, Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson took home 640 million kronor$101 million USin licensing fees for the game, according to a report in the Swedish financial press. What's he going to do with that kind of money? Well, he tells Reddit, he may finally get a car.

"It's weird as **** he said, in a comment on r/games. "I grew up in a relatively poor family, but once I got a decent job, I never really had to worry about money. My hobbies were playing games and programming, so there wasn't any real drain. I could eat out when I wanted to, and go to the movies without having to save up for it. I still had to save up for trips and to be able to buy computers or consoles, but that just felt normal.

"Now, all of the sudden, as a result of how modern society works, I managed to somehow earn a **** of money. I still like playing games and programming, and once I had the latest computer and consoles, there really isn't much more to spend the money on than traveling. I might eventually get a driver's license so I can buy a car."

After setting aside money to "make sure my family is comfortable," and spending some on "living out your dreams," Notch plans to make charitable donations, listing children's causes and information freedom among the ones getting his attention. He walks the walk, too. He's already given $250,000 to the cause of reforming software patents, and last year he gave the $3 million in Mojang dividends he earned back to its employees.

Lucky!

50%+ of it will go to the Swedish taxpayers, like me for example. Awesome, thanks Marcus :D!

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Now that's a great boss to have. Cheers to the good bosses like him!

They also didnt mention the huge amount he donates to the humble bundles

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lundy86_4

Good lord that is an ugly carpl4yer_f0und

There's just no accounting for taste. V12, 700bhp, Maybach Exelero... Only $8 million.

Seems like a guy that deserves success if that phrase holds any merit.

50%+ of it will go to the Swedish taxpayers, like me for example. Awesome, thanks Marcus :D!

Sushiglutton

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lundy86_4

[QUOTE="pl4yer_f0und"] Good lord that is an ugly carlundy86_4

There's just no accounting for taste. V12, 700bhp, Maybach Exelero... Only $8 million.

Why on earth would he want that.

fernandmondego_

It's awesome?

I want it. Plus, he has the money.

Exactly, only a fool...fernandmondego_

Would buy it?

Would spend that much?

Eh, if you have the money.

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Why on earth would he want that.

lundy86_4

It's awesome?

I want it. Plus, he has the money.

Exactly, only a fool...fernandmondego_

Would buy it?

Would spend that much?

Eh, if you have the money.

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Why on earth would he want that.

lundy86_4

It's awesome?

I want it. Plus, he has the money.

Exactly, only a fool...fernandmondego_

Would buy it?

Would spend that much?

Eh, if you have the money.

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fernandmondego_

I think are some things only the wealthy can understand. If you had the money you woud want it too.

Audi R8 V10 - 142,000 Euros

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StrongBlackVine

I think are some things only the wealthy can understand. If you had the money you woud want it too.

That thing is far from awesome. It's actually quite a POS. There are plenty of better cars out there, and for 8M you could have one customized or buy a garage full of awesome cars.fernandmondego_

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No. It's ugly and gross and makes you look like a bag of dicks to every single person on Earth.McStrongfast

This seems to be causing an odd amount of b*tching.

Audi R8 V10 - 142,000 Euros

R3FURBISHED

Awesome car!

If I had a reasonable amount of money, it would be between the R8 and a GTR.

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StrongBlackVine

I think are some things only the wealthy can understand. If you had the money you woud want it too.

[QUOTE="fernandmondego_"]That thing is far from awesome. It's actually quite a POS. There are plenty of better cars out there, and for 8M you could have one customized or buy a garage full of awesome cars.lundy86_4

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No. It's ugly and gross and makes you look like a bag of dicks to every single person on Earth.McStrongfast

This seems to be causing an odd amount of b*tching.

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Audi R8 V10 - 142,000 Euros

lundy86_4

Awesome car!

If I had a reasonable amount of money, it would be between the R8 and a GTR.

The Exelero is an amazing machine,not really my cup of tea but it´s pretty understandable why some people would want it,it´s a pretty exclusive machine that not many people can own.

Personally I think the Exelero is a POS. I don't know what you fine appealing about it but to each his own. I'm sure there things I find cool that you wouldn't.fernandmondego_

Exactly. I didn't exactly post it and force everybody to like it. Caused a great amount of b*tching, though. Weird :?

One word, inspirational.

I'm not the biggest fan of minecraft but that's cool.

The Excelero is an amazing machine,not really my cup of tea but it´s pretty understandable why some people would want it,it´s a pretty exclusive machine that not many people can own.Arach666

The Exelero is an amazing machine,not really my cup of tea but it´s pretty understandable why some people would want it,it´s a pretty exclusive machine that not many people can own.

Arach666

There is only one.fernandmondego_

 

 And that's a big contributing reason why only humongous doucheturds want one.McStrongfast

Sure,but in some circles having a machine like that is a pretty big status uplifter,so no wonder some would like to have it.

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Audi R8 V10 - 142,000 Euros

lundy86_4

Awesome car!

If I had a reasonable amount of money, it would be between the R8 and a GTR.

R35s, especially the new Spec V are awesome, amazing cars (fastest cars you can buy for less than 100k) - but I couldn't choose a Nissan over the R8 V10.

Also, is that an RS4 in the background?

R35s, especially the new Spec V are awesome, amazing cars (fastest cars you can buy for less than 100k) - but I couldn't choose a Nissan over the R8 V10.

Also, is that an RS4 in the background?

R3FURBISHED

Yeah, it would be pretty hard. The R8 is amazing.

Indeed it is. This guy owned his own V-dub dealership and truck leasing company. A lot of custom parts installed, and apparently it's louder than his R8.

He actually gave up his GTR for the R8. Jealous :(

Yeah, it would be pretty hard. The R8 is amazing.

Indeed it is. This guy owned his own V-dub dealership and truck leasing company. A lot of custom parts installed, and apparently it's louder than his R8.

He actually gave up his GTR for the R8. Jealous :(

lundy86_4

Owns a Volkswagen dealership? Now we're talking (my ride) - I don't think I'd mind being in the position where I could say "The GTR is great and all but lets try out this R8"

Deserved it, Minecraft is one of the best Indie games ever made.

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Audi R8 V10 - 142,000 Euros

R3FURBISHED

Awesome car!

If I had a reasonable amount of money, it would be between the R8 and a GTR.

R35s, especially the new Spec V are awesome, amazing cars (fastest cars you can buy for less than 100k) - but I couldn't choose a Nissan over the R8 V10.

Also, is that an RS4 in the background?

Btw, the ACR would crush a GTR but it get's dismiss for being a Viper and even the Z06 has posted better track times but also get's dismissed for being a Vette.

Owns a Volkswagen dealership? Now we're talking (my ride) - I don't think I'd mind being in the position where I could say "The GTR is great and all but lets try out this R8"

R3FURBISHED

Yeah, I wouldn't mind being in that position at all. Is that a Rabbit? I really want a GTI at some point.

A Koenigsegg Agera would be appropriate methinks.Zeviander

Some jealous people in here over the thought of someone buying that car. It is a huge status symbo and that is why your jimmies are rustled. Any guy that owns that car can have just about any woman he wants just by driving up...

Some jealous people in here over the thought of someone buying that car. It is a huge status symbo and the is why your jimmies are rustled. Any guy that owns that car can have just about any woman he wants just by driving up...

StrongBlackVine

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Some jealous people in here over the thought of someone buying that car. It is a huge status symbo and the is why your jimmies are rustled. Any guy that owns that car can have just about any woman he wants just by driving up...

fernandmondego_

Maybe not for you, but why are are some saying one one that buys it is d!ck or will look like a tool?

And let's be honest here the woman may not know exactly how much it costs, but she will know it is better/more expensive than the car any one else is driving...