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From Pixels To Paychecks: How Minecraft Is Launching Gen Z's Careers
AppWizard
August 2, 2025

From Pixels To Paychecks: How Minecraft Is Launching Gen Z’s Careers

Minecraft has sold over 350 million copies, making it the best-selling video game of all time. Colin McDonald, who started playing Minecraft at age 13, now leads a software development company called Moonsworth, which has created a popular modpack for the game. Many players have turned their passion for Minecraft into successful careers, including operating servers and creating YouTube channels. The Minecraft Partner Program, initiated in 2017, has generated over 0 million in revenue and rewarded 43 partners with payouts exceeding million. Players are developing problem-solving, technical, and entrepreneurial skills through Minecraft, leading to a shift from a degree-based economy to a skills-based one. Lauri Lifljandski, founder of WiseHosting, credits his programming skills and entrepreneurial spirit to his experiences in Minecraft, highlighting the game's role in fostering resilience and creativity.
CrowdStrike offers $10 gift cards after causing $5.4 billion outage
Winsage
July 26, 2024

CrowdStrike offers $10 gift cards after causing $5.4 billion outage

CrowdStrike, a cyber-security firm based in Austin, offered Uber Eats gift vouchers to customers impacted by a massive software update that caused a Microsoft outage, resulting in a global computer crash. The company also issued a plan to prevent future outages and is facing complaints over diversity-hiring practices.
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