p>The fans of the sandbox-based game Minecraft will be able to immerse themselves in its world of vibrant graphics as Minecraft launches on the Oculus Rift.
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p>Global Xbox and PC gamers with the headset already playing the game will be able to download a no-cost Windows 10 beta update to enter into the VR world.
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p>The game is among the first major titles to be launched on the highly anticipated Facebook-owned Oculus Rift. It will launch in Europe next month.
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p>Minecraft is one of the first big titles to launch on the much hyped Facebook-owned Oculus Rift, which is set for its European launch on September 20th,
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p>Mojang, Minecraft's developer, has celebrated the game's release with the following blog post: "How's your face?" Are you ready? Are you ready to have Minecraft right up in it? You should be: Today we are making available Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta, which will allow gamers to play Minecraft on Oculus Rift.
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p>Mike McGrath?, the AR/VR game's creator, posted on Xbox Wire: "For new and experienced players we hope that the VR experience of Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Beta will show how powerful, evocative and utterly immersive VR really can be."
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p>Tweaks to the VR version of the game include the ability to peer over ledges
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p>The Rift version of Minecraft also features the Minecraft "living room" where players can zoom out from a first-person perspective and return through a screen to their own personal room. From there they can continue playing the game on a screen (pictured).
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p>Included in the VR version of the game is an Minecraft "living room" which players can zoom out from the first person perspective and step back through a screen into their own virtual world and continue playing the game on a monitor.
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p>This is the second VR cherry for Minecraft. Fans can already play a limited version on Samsung Gear VR.
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p>But the new Oculus Rift version provides players with new features.
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p>This is the second bite of the VR cherry for Minecraft (pictured) and gamers already playing a limited version of the game on Samsung Gear VR
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p>Mojang states that this is due to modifications to the in-play turning. This makes it more comfortable for players and allows them to explore their VR world.
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p>A blog post on the Oculus Rift site said"Build, explore and battle mobs from an entirely new perspective.
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p>"With a VR headset, it's much easier to meet people face-to-face and fight terrifying crowds. The 3D audio makes snooping around in dark caves look more terrifying; the light of a stunning sunrise appears to surround you more completely.
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p>OCULUSRIFT RECEIVES A UK LOUNCH DATE
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p>Oculus Rift has been one of the most talked about tech for a long time. The first developer kits were sent out in 2012.
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p>The most recent official announcement is that it will be available in the UK, Europe, and Canada on September 20th, with a a price tag at PS549 or EUR699. It's already available in the US at a cost of $599
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p>The headset is already available for purchase at John Lewis, Amazon, Game and Game. The kit will include Lucky's Tale platform game, along with a plethora of VR movies and videos.
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p>Oculus will be rolling out demo experiences at retailers across the UK in the coming weeks, with titles including: The Climb, Henry, Farlands and Oculus Dreamdeck.oculus.com/e...
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p>How we made Minecraft for Virtual Reality - YouTube?
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