Google has announced the release of its Daydream View, the search engine and Internet colossus' newest VR headset. To drum up popularity for the device, Google is capitalizing on the tremendous popularity of the Harry Potter franchise by offering a themed game as one of its first Daydream-exclusive experiences.
While Harry Potter's popularity is enough to get people to try the Daydream in and of itself, the choice of that franchise is no accident, considering the timing. The newest entry in the Harry Potter universe, 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' is set to be released soon, and the Daydream game will be based on the events and locations from that film.
In the game, players will use their Daydream controller as a wand to cast spells and interact with the environment.
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