'Minecraft' Update Takes Cross-platform Multiplayer Online

After selling a staggering 100 million copies (and counting), the world of Minecraft continues to expand today with new functionality and features. Revealed at E3 the new "Friendly Update" lets Minecraft players on Windows 10, iOS and Android (including the Gear VR edition) game together online in the same persistent Realms, no matter what the device is.

This update follows the launch last year of cross-platform multiplayer via local networks.  So many books The latest update is available today, but the Minecraft developers also announced two major improvements that are specifically for the mobile-friendly "Pocket Edition." These texture packs are available now and allow you to change the appearance of the game. Add-ons also let you modify the game world further (e.g. create zombies that shoot fireballs). These updates will also be available for Minecraft console versions later in the year. But remember , kids, do your homework first.

Keep up with all the announcements from E3 2016 here!