Minecraft is a popular video game developed by Mojang Studios.

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The game has two main modes, survival and creative.

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In survival mode, players must collect resources, build shelter, and fend off monsters that appear at night.

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In creative mode, players have unlimited resources and can focus on building structures and creating art.

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Minecraft has a strong community of players and modders who have created many mods and custom maps for the game,

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allowing for a wide variety of gameplay experiences.

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