Minecraft still in beta but already $33 million in revenue

Posted on Friday, April 08 2011 @ 22:16 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Minecraft is a great example that gameplay rules over graphics quality, although it does surprise me a little to learn that this game has already earned its developer $33 million. Not bad for a game that is still in beta.

Let that soak in: $33 million. All those dollars, slightly eroded by Paypal fees and taxes, come from around 800,000 alpha version adopters, who picked up the game at €9.95 ($14.26), and over one million beta version sales at €14.95 ($21.43). Currently, the Minecraft stats page lists 1,813,527 customers, pegging revenue at slightly above €23 million ($33 million).

Source: Joystiq

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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