Minecraft Earth adds stay-at-home features as Pokémon Go spends rise


Minecraft Earth, like Pokémon Go, is encouraging players to play in a single, static location. — AFP Relaxnews

Location-based games continue to adapt to Covid-19 containment strategies, though some Harry Potter: Wizards Unite players urge more comprehensive action.

Microsoft's Minecraft Earth, much like Niantic's Pokémon Go, is altering some of its core gameplay features to allow players to stay involved without going out.

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