Yer A Wizard, Reader: Kickstarter Game Uses A Real “Magic” Wand

If you've ever wanted to swing a magic wand around and make things happen (besides encouraging the cool kids to give you a swirly, that is), here's your chance. A new game on Kickstarter called Incantor promises some real-live olde timey majicke fun for your iPhone. Built by a Rhode Island company, Movable Code, the game will allow you to cast spells and plan tactics by waving your wand around ...

Michael Kwan

You know what’s the problem with Diablo III (aside from all the connection troubles people have been having)? You still play with a keyboard and a mouse. A new Kickstarter project has come up where you get to cast spells and engage in combat using a real magic wand. It’s called Incantor.

Incantor Kickstarter Project is “Magic Made Real” for Mobile Gamers

Incantor Kickstarter Project is “Magic Made Real” for Mobile Gamers Built on the principle of “magic made real,” Incantor combines the questing, player roles and complexity of an MMOG with the rich strategy of a trading card game to merge reality and fantasy for core gamers. Using an Incantor magic wand—a sophisticated motion controller with haptic feedback that pairs with a smartphone via ...

Magic Wands and Smartphones Mix in Real-Life Fantasy Game

Harry Potter is always turning to magic to solve problems. Whether it’s banishing Dementors or dueling fellow wizards, his wand was ready to shoot furious, powerful spells. Harry Potter and so many other magical, fictional worlds have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike, making them wish they could perform magic themselves.

The Secret Sauce of 'The Avengers': It's Darn Funny

I could talk about any number of reasons why The Avengers is on track to be one of the biggest successes in film history. The all-star cast, the incredible effects, the sheer enormity of a movie that's been hyped for years and delivers.  All of those things are true, but the real magic is that the movie is genuinely funny.