Minecraft Fans Get Hololens Preview

Minecraft fans get Hololens preview

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Ten thousand Minecraft fans gathered in London on Saturday and Sunday for a convention celebrating the popular video game.

Microsoft, which owns Minecraft, gave a handful of gamers a "golden ticket" to try out its new augmented reality device Hololens.

The company is currently developing a Minecraft version for the system. It allows gamers to see their creations projected onto almost any flat surface in 3D.

Callum Ward tried the device Saturday and told BBC News that it was "more difficult" than a console.

His brother Toby agreed it took some getting used to, but praised the "cool features" added to the game, including the ability to zap other players with lightning strikes.
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Minecon 2015 set a world record in terms of the number sold tickets for an event that is focused on one game.

Robert and Vik were YouTube video stars, better known by their aliases MrWoofless & Vikkstar123HD.

Vik told the BBC: "Minecon is such a great experience for us as YouTubers. We create content to reach a worldwide audience, and it''s rare we get to meet them.

6 July 2015

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