You can play 'Minecraft' in virtual reality right now

Is the first true "killer app" for virtual reality finally here?

Minecraft is out for Gear VR starting April 27, meaning anyone that owns Samsung's headset and a supported smartphone can fully immerse themselves in a blocky world all their own. 

The VR release is technically Minecraft: Pocket Edition, but it's not the same as the one that's available in the Google Play store. To play the VR version, you'll have to fire up your Gear VR and buy it — yes, it's a separate $6.99 purchase — from the Oculus Store.

The Gear VR version of Minecraft supports cross-platform play with both the non-VR mobile game as well as the Windows 10 release. Read more...