Alright, let’s get this introduction over quickly so we can get to the video of Harry being attacked by a dementor in the real world, as seen via smartphone.
With Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the people who brought you the phenomenon of Pokemon Go and its sophisticated sci-fi cousin Ingress will run a trilogy of games that turn real-world locations into magnets for masses of mobile playersWizards Unite isn’t complete, and we don’t have a release date. But it already has the most involved, and probably the most addictive, gameplay of the three.
The setup this time: In the decade since Deathly Hallows, there’s been a breakdown of magical order, a “Calamity,” an “existential crisis.” (Don’t we know it!) You’re a volunteer for the Ministry of Magic, part of the “Statute of Secrecy” (SOS) task force, securing various magical objects that have been taken and are in danger of being revealed to the Muggle world — but which for now you can only see through your phone. You walk around a 3-D map scattered with castles, greenhouses, and magical inns. Read more…
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Niantic Labs had tremendous success with Pokémon Go, which paired their expertise in building location-based augmented reality mobile experiences with a top-flight IP with a ravenous fan base. So, it stands to reason that we should expect a similar fan response to Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, an AR title set to launch in 2018, co-developed by Warner Bros. Interactive and its new sub brand…