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A Minecraft Movie is taking the box office by storm, but many seem to be forgetting that it's not just based on one game: it takes inspiration from all the different spin-offs from Minecraft, as well.

To say Minecraft wasn’t mainstream before the movie is a stretch — just look at Dream or any of his friends who have millions of subscribers of their own. It’s the bestselling video game of all time, ...