The Android version of Minecraft, which is currently still currently an Xperia PLAY exclusive, is set to launch on the Android Market for everyone else to use to play with – with a launch date of September 29th now attached to the mobile remake of the modern PC legend.
To get you in the mood, series creator Mojang has put together a demonstration video showing us how the rather complex world-creating game will operate on a standard Android touchscreen. It’ll operate just like this:
So there’s an on-screen d-pad, plus an “auto jump” feature to make it easier to place blocks beneath your imaginary feet. Looks perfectly workable, and should help Minecraft Pocket break out of the “5000 – 10000″ downloads category it’s currently languishing in on the Android Market.
Link via PocketGamer.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
Janne
/ September 27, 2011And if it if compatible with my Andy Pad, then there goes all my productivity for the next six months…
Anton Gully
/ September 27, 2011I hate virtual gamepads – more power to you if you can use’em but I just don’t think they’re suited to touchscreen games.
I’ve spent hundreds of hours in Minecraft but I can’t imagine having any fun playing it on my Vega or phone.