The writer behind Minecraft's infamous End Poem has released it under public domain after experiencing an intense mushroom trip in which he believes he talked with the universe. So, eleven-and-a-bit ...

Julian Gough wrote the poem for Markus "Notch" Persson on spec, and says he never technically signed away his rights. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The author says he was paid €20,000 but never signed a contract — so he’s making the End Poem public domain. The ...

If this story is to be believed, Mojang and Microsoft never owned the ending poem to Minecraft. And now everyone can use that poem, including Microsoft’s competitors. Writer Julian Gough has shared an ...