Minecraft fans who also own a Raspberry Pi mini PC might be pleased to learn that Minecraft’s developers, Mojang, have this week announced a Pi Edition of their popular Minecraft game.
The new Pi Edition of Minecraft will be free and comes with a revised feature set, together with an awesome feature that allows you to “break open” the code and start manipulating things in the game world.
Educational Benefits of Minecraft: Pi Edition
Helping keep the educational spirit of the Raspberry Pi alive, Minecraft: Pi Edition supports several programming languages. “The possibilities are massive,” wrote Mojang’s chief world officer Owen Hill. The Pi Edition is designed to be a learning tool, making it an excellent resource for educators and students alike. By allowing users to manipulate the game world with code, it provides a hands-on way to learn programming concepts.
“You could organise the cheapest LAN party of all time, or use the Pi to learn the fundamentals of programming on a minuscule budget. It’s like hacking your way into Minecraft and modifying the game world with code, a bit like being Notch, Jeb, or Nathan, but arguably more fun and less stressful.”
Features and Capabilities
Minecraft: Pi Edition is not just a stripped-down version of the game; it includes several unique features that make it particularly appealing for educational purposes. For instance, users can write scripts in Python to control the game environment. This opens up a myriad of possibilities, from creating custom game mechanics to automating tasks within the game.
Imagine being able to build complex structures with just a few lines of code or creating interactive lessons that teach geometry through building exercises. The Pi Edition makes all of this possible, providing a sandbox for creativity and learning.
Moreover, the Pi Edition is designed to run efficiently on the Raspberry Pi’s limited hardware, ensuring that it remains accessible to a wide audience. This makes it an excellent tool for schools and educational programs that may have limited budgets but still want to provide high-quality learning experiences.
Minecraft: Pi Edition will be available to download soon. For more information, jump over to the website.
Source: Eurogamer
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