Apr 06, 2020
Every young witch or wizard anxiously awaits the arrival of their Hogwarts acceptance letter. That letter is the key to unlocking a world of magic. It takes you to Diagon Alley for books and cauldrons and robes. It takes you to Ollivander’s and its shelves of long slender boxes, each filled with a one-of-a-kind wand, …read more!
Feb 03, 2020
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite announced that the popular wizarding world app is in the process of being updated to version 2.9.0, which will include the new Adventure Sync feature for an enhanced gaming experience! Adventure Sync connects to Apple Health or Google Fit to access your walking distance even while the Harry Potter: Wizards Unite …read more!
Sep 24, 2019
Pottermore‘s new sister site, Wizarding World, recently launched an app. You already know this if you have registered for your “Wizarding Passport” and received an email invite to be amongst the first to explore the app. The app was first tested in New Zealand, rolled out in Australia and Canada, and is now available in the …read more!
Aug 06, 2019
Potter fans have been exploring the world created by the AR app Harry Potter: Wizards Unite all summer, discovering foundables, brewing potions, unlocking Portkeys and challenging foes, and though it got off to a slower start than expected (a bit like Hermione learning to fly a broomstick), with a few glitches along the way, those …read more!
Jun 29, 2019
Get ready for a magical weekend because Montreal Comic-Con is just around the corner and some Harry Potter favorites will be taking the stage! Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) is a guest of honor alongside James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) and featured guest Fantastic Beasts’ Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski). The Phelps twins will …read more!
Jun 28, 2019
It’s been quite a busy week since the call to arms for the S.O.S. Task Force united witches and wizards around the globe over Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Developed by Niantic (the creators of Pokémon Go) and Portkey Games, the mobile augmented reality game has us brushing up on our flipendos and stuffing our faces on …read more!
Jun 20, 2019
Earlier this week, WB Games and Niantic invited us to an exclusive Wizards Unite Event held at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. We were able to play the game a few days early, catch some bowtruckles, and hear from John Hanke (Niantic CEO), Mary Casey (Executive Director of Product at …read more!
Jun 13, 2019
Whilst we are twirling our wands (sorry about the flying sparks, that was accidental…) in anticipation of the release of the new augmented reality mobile game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, we can take a peek behind the scenes and read about the development of the game and its creators. Combining our love for all things Potter …read more!
Jun 08, 2019
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, a forthcoming augmented reality mobile game from Niantic, Inc. and WB Games, began beta testing in New Zealand and Australia in April. The feedback from the beta players has been useful. According to the development team: Over the last several weeks we’ve learned a lot from beta players and have been …read more!
Apr 12, 2019
If you’re a Harry Potter fan and a regular gamer, you’re probably aware that Niantic’s highly-anticipated upcoming release is the real-world AR app Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Now, Niantic has announced that Pokémon GO players can reserve their names for use in the new game–if they’re still available! According to Nintendo Life, fans should take …read more!