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Students, Activists, Entertainers: Minecraft's Global Appeal

Since the first version of Minecraft was released to the public 15 years ago, the block-based world-building game has become a global phenomenon (Credit: AFP)

Since the first version of Minecraft was released to the public 15 years ago, the block-based world-building game has become a global phenomenon.

Players of all ages and backgrounds have used the game for everything from educational projects and architecture to building communities and creating artwork.

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