Minecraft is hugely popular with young consumers, its influence is growing, and the game is spawning a new kind of celebrity.

Minecraft is hugely popular with young consumers, its influence is growing, and the game is spawning a new kind of celebrity. The Minecon convention in London over July 4th weekend was the largest ever event for a single video game, selling 100,000 tickets. The convention featured Minecraft players with millions of followers, who signed autographs, took pictures with fans, and enjoyed a new era of fame. (Business Insider)