I'd like to know what the build feels like at scale, so we transition to fullsize. The build plate is taken off the table and moved to the end of the room, where suddenly it's huge! I step inside the build and enter Minecraft. I haven’t felt this much of a rush at E3 since I shouted “you’re breathtaking!” at Keanu Reeves during the show (citation needed).

Looking through the screen, I can see the build all around me, and the other person playing the demo too, with their gamertag above their head. Startled, they plant a rose bush and try hiding from me behind it. “We should drop the name Minecraft Earth and rename it to, Stealth Gardening!” I suggest. This idea is rightfully ignored.

Of course, being inside Minecraft isn't without its challenges. Challenge one: it's a death trap. Hostile mobs are swarming towards me! Luckily I just tap the bow and arrow in my hotbar to arm myself, line up the crosshairs by moving my phone over the mobs, and tap the screen to fire. It's as easy as that to fight back. Yet somehow, I still suck at it. Am I useless? Hey, let's talk about one of the new mobs!

PERFECT PIG SPOTTED: A CASE STUDY IN PINK

