The creator of Minecraft and the head of Valve now rank among the world’s most wealthy individuals.
That’s according to Forbes’ 2015 list of the world’s billionaries.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is back at the top of the list, his pockets lined with a plush net worth of $79.2 billion.
Meanwhile, further down the rankings, US Valve chief Gabe Newell and Swedish Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson are new additions.
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ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, today announced a strategic partnership with KICK, the community-driven livestreaming platform. This collaboration marks an evolution in EFG’s distribution strategy, moving beyond traditional broadcasting to foster long-term audience growth and platform diversification.
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