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'Minecraft Dungeons' on XCloud has been Optimized for Touchscreens

Microsoft's long-awaited xCloud game streaming service will officially launch tomorrow with more than 150 games. One of the games available is Minecraft Dungeons, and Microsoft has announced that the developers Mojang Studios and Double Eleven will make it easier to play the game on the go by optimizing it for touchscreen controls. You can now play the game on your Android smartphone or tablet without having to connect an external controller.



The majority of Xbox games included in xCloud were created with the Xbox controller as the primary focus. Microsoft assumes that most gamers will be using them by attaching a controller to their smartphones. In this case, Microsoft wanted the game to feel more native to mobile devices, so it will have not just touch controls but also a revamped interface that is better suited for smaller screens. This should make it easier to navigate menus and inventories, as well as the tiny text that could come along with it.



As for optimizing the gameplay for touch, Microsoft notes that moves that players perform the best (move, melee, ranged attack and dodge) are located in the most "intuitive" locations on the screen. The concept is that the experience will feel like the game was created with mobile in mind rather than being an afterthought. ealatorre We'll need to play the game to find out how successful they were but it is a positive indicator that Microsoft is considering ways to make games as enjoyable when they are not on your TV.


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