Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed by Mojang Studios and first released in 2011, where players build, mine and explore worlds made from blocks. Its simple visuals and distinctive game audio quickly made it one of the most recognisable games in the world, and clips from it spread widely through YouTube, Twitch and TikTok. Creators still use short Minecraft sounds because they instantly signal gaming, creativity and nostalgia, even in videos that are not about the game itself.