Abstract: Techniques for navigating a virtual environment are provided. A first portion of the virtual environment is displayed on a visual display of a device. The virtual environment comprises multiple portions that includes the first portion. While the first portion is displayed, input that indicates a particular direction is received. In response to receiving the input: (1) a second portion, of the plurality of portions, that is different than the first portion is identified based on the particular direction; (2) the second portion of the virtual environment is displayed on the visual display; and (3) a virtual object that was displayed on the first portion is automatically moved to a position on the second portion.

Abstract: Techniques for navigating a virtual environment are provided. A first portion of the virtual environment is displayed on a touchscreen of a mobile device. The virtual environment comprises multiple portions that includes the first portion. While the first portion is displayed, input that comprises a movement in a particular direction is received via the touchscreen. In response to receiving the input: (1) a second portion, of the plurality of portions, that is different than the first portion is identified based on the particular direction; (2) the second portion of the virtual environment is displayed on the touchscreen; and (3) a virtual object that was displayed on the first portion is automatically moved to a position on the second portion.