Minecraft remains as popular as ever, with monthly plays continuing to grow. The eleven-year-old video game is still relevant as sales top 200 million, with 126 million people playing the game monthly. They saw a 25% increase in new players last month and a 40% spike in multiplayer sessions as gaming thrives during quarantine. They’ve also been following the trend of live virtual concerts in gaming worlds, hosting the Block by Blockwest music festival this week. (The Verge)
