what makes game like minecraft such a blockbuster all over the world, even equivalent to gta? not saying it is a bad game but roblox does the same, and wii sports are more peaceful, might as well just nominate agar.io or some lego games.

You can build your own buildings in it, world is infinite, you can dig down and make your own dungeons, or explore existing caverns that are often very big. No wonder kids like this. Kids are curious creatures, they want to know and explore.

Know nothing about other things you said, I'm old and out of touch.

yeah but marios and tetris too are good and even more family friendly in nature.

wii sports are older than minecraft, how come you dont know?

Do you think I know everything? Well, I don't watch ads, maybe that's why.

Tetris is boring, but it's a good enough time waster. Mario is slightly better, but, eh, you only explore in 2d, while minecraft is 3d.