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Nintendo Power, the official magazine of the video game giant Nintendo, revealed in its most recent issue that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was the topselling game for GameBoy Advance in April.
This surprisingly high ranking comes as the Goblet video games turn six months old on May 10th. Thanks to Lucas for the tip!
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05-08-2006
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EA has sent us two new screencaps from the Playstation 2 Order of the Phoenix video game. Each provide a glimpse of the exterior of Hogwarts. View them here in our gallery!
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03-15-2007
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EA has sent us this new screenshot of Sirius Black from the upcoming Order of the Phoenix video game.
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03-26-2007
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Another new trailer has been released, but this time it is for the upcoming Order of the Phoenix video game! You can download a QuickTime version of it right here [5.1 MB, MOV] thanks to Electronic Arts. The game will be released on June 25th.
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04-24-2007
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On April 26th, EA Games invited several Harry Potter fansites to their headquarters in Guildford UK to analyse and play the fifth Harry Potter video game, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I went along to represent MuggleNet and had a fantastic time. I am going to be releasing all the information I received on the day, including a detailed review of the game itself, over the next few weeks. To start with, here is my report of the visit itself, along with two screenshots taken directly from the game ( 1, 2).
For further details, check out the main fansite day page.
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05-04-2007
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Part II of the EA Fansite Day coverage is now online. Please check back this coming Friday, May 18th, for a full review of the videogame itself!
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05-16-2007
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Order of the Phoenix video game developer Electronic Arts has released a new website to promote the OOTP game! Guided by Moaning Myrtle, you can find a story overview, downloads, pictures, and much more! The video game will be released on June 25th.
On a small side note, the website was designed by Lightmaker (the same company that created JK Rowling's official website).
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05-31-2007
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Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution have announced a Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game specially designed for mobile phones. The game is being developed at EA Mobile's UK studio and is expected to be available from UK cell providers beginning on June 15. The game won't be available in the US until June 26.
"We're thrilled to deliver Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for mobile," said Travis Boatman, vice president worldwide studios at EA Mobile. "Our teams worked diligently to create a visually rich, immersive mobile game that is faithful to the Harry Potter universe. We believe our consumers will love taking the experience with them wherever they go."
You can read the official press release here.
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06-06-2007
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Starting today, Harry Potter fans have the chance to win a free copy of the game for the Wii by signing up for the Harry Potter newsletter through the EA.com homepage. To enter, find the Harry Potter promotion in the main flash box, and click "Sign up" to enter your information.
Also, IGN has posted a video of several OOTP cast members recording audio for the in game dialogue. Thanks to everyone who emailed.
MuggleNet's own review of the video game will be released shortly. The video game will be released on June 26th!
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06-07-2007
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MTV News is running a two-part piece on the Order of the Phoenix video game. Click here to see what the U.K. EA Games crew has to say about their role in creating what has been called the most realistic game yet.
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06-21-2007
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A PC demo for the new Order of the Phoenix game is now online. You can find it via the UK section on the right hand side. The video game will be released tomorrow.
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06-25-2007
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UPDATE: PocketGamer.co.uk received a sneak peak at the Nintendo DS version of the game and their review is here!
Electronic Arts, makers of every Potter video game to date, has announced that production of Half-Blood Prince is underway. The release will coincide with the release of the film, and EA is thrilled about this next installment:
“We believe that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game represents a milestone in the movie tie-in genre,” said Harvey Elliott, Head of EA Bright Light studio in the UK where the Harry Potter franchise has its home. “Building on the technological advancements of previous games in the series and with a particular focus on the unique control system of Nintendo’s WiiTM, the team here is working closely with the filmmakers to create an immersive interactive experience that captures the story, the action, the excitement and, above all, the fun of the film.”
The game is scheduled to be released on Wii, PS2, PS3, PC, MAC, X360, DS, and mobile devices. Thanks to Jamie for the tip, and we'll update you with more information in the coming months! For more information on the other Potter video games, click here.
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04-22-2008
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Electronic Arts Russian website has been updated with a new photo from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game. The photo depicts Harry staring into the pensieve with Dumbledore looking over his shoulder.
An official press released by EA back in April stated that the video game is set to be released sometime later this year, most likley around the release of the sixth film. Thanks to Leaky for the tip!
Posted by Micah
06-16-2008
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Kotaku.com has made a blog post about their recent experience with the upcoming Half-Blood Prince video game for Nintendo Wii. Their preview talks about how the controls worked for a duel between Harry and Draco:
We faced off at either end of a long room, and you hold up the Wii remote to charge your wand for a powerful attack (leaving you undefended), or simply shake the remote in your opponent's direction to fire off a series of quick bursts.
You use the Nunchuk to move side to side, and swinging both Wii remote and Nunchuk across your body causes you to produce a deflection shield that can send your opponent's projectiles right back at him. Shaking both produces a special attack that can knock your opponent down or stun him.
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06-27-2008
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EA, the makers of the Harry Potter video games, have now released a short trailer for the new Half-Blood Prince video game on Yahoo. You can watch the trailer to the video game, set to be released in November, here.
In addition to that, EA will officially launch the official Half-Blood Prince video game site tomorrow, July 4th.
Thanks to Kalynn for the tip!
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07-03-2008
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The E3 Media and Business Summit opened its doors this week in Southern California, and developers from all major video game companies are there to demo their upcoming products.
Electronic Arts is one of those present, and one of the games they are showing off is Half-Blood Prince. A few new photos were revealed at E3, and they can be viewed over at GamerShell.com.
The game is "scheduled for release in time for the movie launch this fall."
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07-15-2008
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The Half-Blood Prince film and video game are quickly approaching their November releases, and another preview of the game is now online! This one is about the Nintendo DS version, courtesy of IGN:
Most of the Hogwarts school is represented in an isometric world. Players control Harry and can explore the grounds of the wizarding school. Numerous students litter the halls and courtyards, offering friendly challenges.
The first portion of the game we tried was the Wizard Duel. Players face off in one on one magic fights with fellow students. Players use the touch screen to attack and defend. The touch screen is split into two sides to switch between attack spells and defense spells.
Read the full report here!
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08-13-2008
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The other day we told you about EA delaying their Half-Blood Prince video game because of the film's delay. Today, EA is saying that the push back will put a $120 million hole in its current fiscal year earnings expectations. From GameSpot:
The gamemaker reported today that it had expected Half-Blood Prince to contribute $120 million in revenue during the company's current fiscal year, which ends March 31, 2009. While significant, the revenue is only a fraction of the $4.9 billion to $5.15 billion total earnings the publisher has forecast for its full fiscal year.
EA did not reveal whether the new summer release window would impact its earnings expectations for the game.
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09-10-2008
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As the release of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game approaches (July 14th), a new interview has surfaced with the game's product manager John Fenno.
Seen here on YouTube, Fenno discusses the delay of the movie/video game and how they can use that to their advantage. The interview also includes lots of cool clips from the game.
Don't forget, you can always keep up with the latest video game information right here. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed with the tip!
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02-20-2009
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The BBC has conducted a new interview with James Hannigan, the composer for the Half-Blood Prince video game. Mr. Hannigan discusses the user experience as well as the inclusion of Hedwig's theme.
The soundtrack was recorded by the Philharmonia Orchestra at Pinewood Air Studios. Normally, this level of music production is unusual for a video game and specifically reserved for those with the biggest budgets.
Additionally, you can now listen to previews from the video game's soundtrack online. The complete soundtrack will be released next Tuesday, March 17.
Thanks to Sally and Chantal for sending this in!
Posted by Micah
03-09-2009
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VideoGamer.com has a new look at the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game, which is expected to hit stores in mid-July:
This may all sound a bit like Cooking Mama: Voodoo Edition, but the thing that really makes potion-making fun is that fact that you're working under pressure, and the fact that things can go wrong. Overheat your concoction and smoke will fill the screen, forcing you to "waft" it away with the nunchuck; get too sloppy with your ingredients, and your desk will clearly display the messy results of your carelessness. Some of the most volatile chemicals you use require only one or two drops, and there's some genuine tension in cack-handed attempts to be delicate. The bottom line is that it's very satisfying to see the contents of your cauldron changing colour and fizzing in response to your actions.
You can read much more in their full review. We also recommend you check out our video game section, which holds info on all of the Potter games.
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03-17-2009
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IGN has revealed that Electronic Arts will be giving a new look at the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game next week at the 2009 Game Developers Conference. In anticipation, they have spoken with EA and learned a couple of new facts:
IGN: What are the biggest advancements to the title over previous Potter games?
Darren: We started from a very solid foundation in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with a highly authentic Hogwarts and really focused on bringing more action and excitement to drive forward the narrative. This experience is enhanced with specific improvements such as full camera control, different times of day at Hogwarts, and improved navigational elements such as a player's ability to call up Nearly Headless Nick at any time to guide them through the various missions.
You can read more cool details right here. The article includes two new screenshots as well. If any coverage from GDC appears online we'll be sure to pass it along!
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03-23-2009
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EA has released another new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game trailer through Yahoo!
The trailer starts with a pensieve-like feel and then moves into several action packed clips from the game. If you want to learn more about the game, check out this section of our site.
Thanks to Yahoo and Emily for the tip!
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03-26-2009
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A new review was published yesterday for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game soundtrack.
"James Hannigan’s music for the latest Harry Potter video game, perhaps originally planned to launch when the latest film was to be released, manages to maintain a delightful bridge between the finest music for that series and the general sound world that has been maintained by subsequent composers in the film series itself."
Remember you can preview the complete soundtrack online right here.
Posted by Micah
04-09-2009
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Reuters recently released a new article about how expected video game sales this summer should help a struggling industry. Included in the list of games expected to boost sales is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, but the game may be available sooner than expected.
"In June, Electronics Arts will release the 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' game to coincide with the film of the same name by Warner Bros Pictures."
Amazon.com now lists the title to be released on June 30. It was originally scheduled for July 14. We're working with EA to confirm this change. Thanks to Leaky!
Posted by Micah
04-18-2009
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As we reported last week, it seems that the date for the Half-Blood Prince video game has been moved from July 14 to June 30.
Electronic Arts has e-mailed to let us know that official word on a launch date will come sometime in the middle of May. We will of course keep you posted as more information becomes available!
Posted by Micah
04-20-2009
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The soundtrack for the upcoming Half-Blood Prince video game is now available on Amazon for purchase. You can view the entire tracklist as well as preview all the songs at the site. The album, composed by James Hannigan, consists of 29 songs running for 57 minutes and includes "Race Ginny," "Slughorn," and "Friendship Theme."
In other gaming news, at last week's EA preview week in NYC the lead designer for the game discussed new features of the game, including a free-roaming Hogwarts and new choices of difficulty. A trailer for the game can also be seen at the end of the video.
The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game will be released on June 30th, 2009.
Thanks to Joaquin and Jeremy from HPANA for the soundtrack.
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04-28-2009
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UPDATE: EA has announced that the game will be available July 3rd in the UK. Additionally, they have released this new poster for the game which depicts Harry casting a cool spell!
In a press release today, EA Games confirmed that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game will be released worldwide on June 30.
In the game of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They will also have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
The game will be released for Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Windows PC, Macintosh and mobile devices.
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05-14-2009
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There's a brand new trailer out for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game, and it sheds light on the game's stunning visuals.
Watch it here and experience some really cool action packed scenes! The game will be available June 30th worldwide for Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Windows PC, Macintosh and mobile devices.
Thanks to IGN and Cody for the tip!
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05-27-2009
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If you're a fan of the original Harry Potter LEGO game, we have some exciting news to share! At this year's E3 gaming convention, a brand new Potter LEGO game was announced:
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will give gamers the chance to experience the magic and adventure of Harry Potter in a new and uniquely LEGO way. Playing as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, as well as other favourite characters, gamers will have the opportunity to attend lessons, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks and complete tasks to earn house points. Throughout the game, players will also have the freedom to explore iconic settings from the wizarding world including Hogwarts castle, Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade!
Read many more details about the game right here. You can also see a great trailer for the game at this link. Thanks to everyone (and there were many of you) who wrote in with the news!
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06-01-2009
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Tonight, Electronic Arts has made us aware of a brand-new Facebook page launched for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game.
To find the fan page, do a simple search within Facebook for "Harry Potter Videogame" (or just go here). Then click on "Become a Fan."
This page will be updated frequently between now and the launch on June 30, so make sure to visit frequently!
Posted by Micah
06-10-2009
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As mentioned yesterday, Electronic Arts has opened a brand-new Facebook page gearing up for the release of the Half-Blood Prince video game. EA is continuously posting content to this page, including today, releasing a trailer for the Nintendo DS version of the game. You can check it out right here.
If you're on Facebook make sure to become a fan of this page and check back often for updates!
Posted by Micah
06-11-2009
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Electronic Arts is busy getting the word out concerning their upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game. Today, they released a new trailer from the Wii version.
You can see it right here on their Facebook page. In particular, it shows you how using the Wiimote with the game works. It looks very well done!
The game will be released in just a few weeks. Learn more about it right here in our video game section! Thanks to Rebecca for the tip.
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06-16-2009
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Can't wait until the June 30 release of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game? Play the newly released demo from EA here, only available on the UK site for now.
Let us know what you think in the comments!
Thanks to BelomoeFF for the tip!
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06-24-2009
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With the game set to be released tomorrow here in the United States, Electronic Arts has released another awesome trailer for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game.
The trailer opens with Harry and Dumbledore entering cave and then runs through several scenes from the film.
See it right here on GameTrailers.com. Thanks to Sean for the tip!
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06-29-2009
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Warner Bros. announced details pertaining to the new Harry Potter: Wizarding World DVD game in a news release yesterday.
Based on the second three Harry Potter films – Harry Potter: Wizarding World™, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™, and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ – the DVD game enables fans to extend the movie experience with activities that include escaping Death Eaters at the Quidditch World Cup, learning defensive magic in Dumbledore's Army, potion-mixing in Advanced Potions class and much more. Harry Potter: Wizarding World™ hits stores on December 1, 2009 for $24.98 SRP. Order due date is October 27, 2009.
For more details, click the link below.
This information is thanks to the Harry Potter Film Twitter.
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09-25-2009
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This morning, fansites have been given exclusive access to a new trailer for the LEGO Harry Potter Years 1 - 4 video game, which is scheduled to be released in March 2010!
View the trailer RIGHT HERE in our LEGO Harry Potter info section!
The game was first announced back in June. How do you think it's looking? I'm really impressed by the clever LEGO details!
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12-07-2009
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Earlier this week, fansites were given a preview of the LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 video game due out in March 2010. Today, there is a brand new video with game designer, Arthur Parsons, where he discusses the broom speed and flying talents of characters Harry, Ron and Hermione.
Additionally, there are some great screen caps of the game available courtesy of Snitch Seeker!
For all the latest news, be sure to check out the game's official site!
Posted by Micah
12-09-2009
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In a new interview with Game Informer magazine, the producer of the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 video game, Loz Doyle, sat down to discuss the overall gameplay. Of note is that you will be able to play through the individual stories of years 1 through 4.
There will be special characters to unlock, which allows you to take some further than their story lasted. But don't worry, despite playing as Professor Quirrell in Year 4, the story content will not change. Gamers will also be able to explore areas not heavily featured in the films.
You can see some great magazine scans of the article right here, courtesy of Snitch Seeker!
How do you think this LEGO video game compares to previous Potter video games?
Posted by Micah
12-17-2009
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Video game website IGN has posted a new trailer and written preview for LEGO: Harry Potter Years 1 - 4.
IGN states that the game will be released sometime in May. This, despite news several months ago that it would see a March release.
View the new trailer right here. From the preview:
Making the most of your magic is what this game is all about. Harry can lift things with Leviosa (there's a mini-game where you pick up, spin, and hurl gnomes all over the Weasely lawn) and freeze baddies with an immobilize spell (key to getting by the pixies in Hogwarts). These charms (and a whole bunch more) will always be with Harry after he's learned them. That is, rather than have to find a special suit or something in a level to get past a section a la Batman, Harry has all of his spells with him. You come to something that needs to be levitated, bring up your spell wheel with the click of a button, choose Levisoa, and aim at your target with the scar icon on the screen. It seems like it'll be a breeze, and eventually, you'll have the power to run around turning other kids into frogs and rats.
Read the rest at this link! For videos and more information about the game, visit our LEGO: Harry Potter Years 1-4 info section.
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01-29-2010
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EDIT: We forgot to point this out when writing the post last night - the new vignette confirms the May release date. We first heard about a May release the other day.
What better way to start the work week than with exclusive Potter material for fansites?
Enjoy the below photos and video from WB Interactive Entertainment - released exclusively to fansites this morning!
View a new LEGO: Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets Vignette video
View LOTS of new pictures in our gallery!
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02-01-2010
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UPDATE: Warner Brothers tells us they have only stated a release in May and Game Informer "does not have the correct date".
Thanks to MuggleNet reader Tsuki for letting us know that the latest print issue of Game Informer lists LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 with a May 3rd release date.
Game Informer was also the first source to reveal (on their website) that the game would be released in May.
While this May 3rd date is not 100% confirmed (yet), seeing an exact date printed in a reliable video game publication like Game Informer is certainly a good sign!
Click here to check out some of the more recent LEGO: Harry Potter news, pictures, videos, and more!
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02-01-2010
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Previews of the upcoming LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 video game continue to appear online. The latest are from gaming websites Destructoid and GameSpot.
The most interesting new tidbit (in my opinion) is the amount of playable characters: 140. From Destructoid: Subtle nods from the first four books are throughout the game, and with 140 playable characters, fans of the series will surely find some odd combinations to play with. One awesome moment was in the Chamber of Secrets portion of the game, where Harry enters the memory of Tom Riddle. In this level, players can play co-op or switch between the colored Harry or the sepia-toned Riddle. It's not often you get to play as He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. And a little more about gameplay from GameSpot: There are plenty of secrets to discover in the world of Harry Potter by being thorough. Not only do you find your way to the next area, but if you find the four crest pieces in each area, you'll also get a gold brick, which will then give you access to bonus material. Moving from one area to the next doesn't involve jumping around in a hub menu; instead, the story events (six events in each story) will unfold when they're supposed to, which provides a seamless transition from one level to the next.
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02-02-2010
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Two new videos have emerged online providing a behind-the-scenes look at LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4.
The first is with a character artist, who discusses how Buckbeak is created. He says that the creature is built from scratch and shows how Buckbeak goes from the animation tool to the actual gameplay.
The second is an interview with Jonathan Smith of Travellers Tales. He discusses the overall gameplay and how characters can grow by attending classes and learning new spells. He added this game has a new physics system which allows it to be more realistic, and that humor also plays a major role in this video game.
Thanks to Snitch Seeker!
Posted by Micah
02-05-2010
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Electronic Arts, makers of the Harry Potter video games that follow the plots of the films, today announced their third quarter fiscal year 2010 results. With it came a list of video games they plan on releasing in 2010.
Of interest to Potter fans is one game listed as "Harry Potter Title TBA". It is scheduled to be released in the third quarter (between October - December) on consoles, handhelds, and PCs.
We suspect this is a Deathly Hallows, Part 1 video game. Do you have any guesses? As always, we'll keep you updated! Thanks to Rami for the tip.
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02-09-2010
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VideoGamer.com has a new interview online with LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 producer Loz Doyle.
On if gamers will get lost in Hogwarts:
"In year one, while the whole of Hogwarts does exist, you can't access it. We lock off doors, areas, you can't go outside right at the beginning. You start in the common room, and even though it feels like you're in Hogwarts - you see the main hall and you're like, oh this is huge - you can't go in very many places."
On just how big Hogwarts is:
"It is big, but what we've done is, even though it feels like Hogwarts, we haven't just recreated Hogwarts exactly as it is in the films. Whereas in a film they can have a location over here, location over here, then they just edit and they arrive at the place, in a game you've actually got to travel. So we've made it look like Hogwarts and feel like Hogwarts, but we've designed it around being able to get around and get to the places you want to go more easily. "
Doyle also discusses his interaction with author J.K. Rowling. Be sure to check out some brand-new screenshots in our gallery and for all we have on the LEGO game check out our Video Games section!
Thanks to Snitch Seeker!
Posted by Micah
02-16-2010
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The official box art for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 is now available right here in our gallery.
The box art was released this morning by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
The game will be available on Nintendo DS, Playstation 3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360, and PC. It will be released sometime in May! For all we've got on LEGO Harry Potter, click here.
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02-17-2010
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Earlier this month we told you Electronic Arts, makers of the Harry Potter video games, published a list of video games they plan on releasing in 2010.
Of interest to Potter fans was one game listed as "Harry Potter Title TBA". Well, James Phelps, who plays Fred Weasley in the films, just confirmed the game in the following Tweet:
"Back at Leavesden for a bit of press regarding the new HP7 game. It looks really impressive from everything we've seen of it."
This game is scheduled to be released in the third quarter (between October - December) on consoles, handhelds, and PCs. Thanks to Brandon!
Posted by Micah
02-18-2010
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News surrounding the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 video game continues to come in at a steady pace. Today, video game website Kotaku has posted a new behind-the-scenes look at the game.
The video includes new footage as well as interviews with the creators. See it right here!
Of note is a demonstration of the multiplayer mode, which splits the screen only when the two players go separate paths. This game is looking better and better!
Thanks to Snitch Seeker for the tip.
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02-19-2010
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There's a new interview out this evening with Jonathan Smith, who is the head of production at TT Games (the company behind LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4). He tells GameSpot what we can expect from the game: GSUK: What one thing about the game are you most proud of?
JS: The dynamic split-screen is really, really great in Lego Harry Potter, and that's something we're extremely proud of. [Something] especially well suited to Harry Potter, as well, that is really fun to play with and could've been quite a tough design challenge is the implementation of broomstick flying. The control system for flying brooms is really elegant and really nice and straightforward but gives you great flexibility and the sense of really being in control of a flying object. And we're really pleased with that. Read more at this link! Thanks to Ri for the tip.
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02-26-2010
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Posted by Micah
03-03-2010
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Earlier today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games sent us a sneak peak at the eagerly awaited LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 video game.
Unlike previous videos, we get an exclusive insight into gameplay elements and introduced to some of the 100 characters that will feature in the final game.
The opening cutscene also gives us an insight into what we can expect from the many locations and iconic settings that players will explore throughout the game.
The video, which is over 2 minutes in length, can be seen here.
If like us, you can't wait for this game, be sure to visit our Video Games section to learn more and share you thoughts on this video in the comments.
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Warner Brothers has released a new look at the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 video game. This time, we get a very cool look at the Prisoner of Azkaban portion of the game.
You can watch the video here on YouTube.
For more about LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4, click here!
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03-25-2010
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With the recent release of the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 Prisoner of Azkaban vignette (which you can watch right here), the official website for the video game has been updated with an addition to their Development Diary.
Just head on over to the site, click on the VIP Area and enter the password "Azkaban" to learn all about how they created the Whomping Willow!
For all we have about LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4, click here!
Posted by Micah
03-28-2010
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Thanks to the folks behind LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 for passing along a new interactive widget that fans of the game will enjoy.
Viewable here on our LEGO Harry Potter page, the widget gives you quick and easy access to the latest news and media for the game. If you'd like to place the widget on your own site, you can do so at this link.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 will be released sometime in May!
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03-29-2010
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Another new video has emerged online today, courtesy of WB France, for the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 video game.
Take a look at Harry and Hagrid as they journey to The Leaky Cauldron and then on to Diagon Alley.
Are you as excited for this game as we are? The game will hit store shelves some time in May!
Thanks to Snitch Seeker for the tip!
Posted by Micah
03-29-2010
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Fans following the release of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 may not be surprised to hear that the release date has been pushed back again. It was originally set for March, then May, and now June.
This news is confirmed, as evidenced by the LEGO Harry Potter website which now says June 2010 instead of May 2010 (hard refresh the page if it still says May for you).
Additionally, Amazon is now listing the game as having a June 29th release date. They are offering same-day shipping as well, meaning you'll receive the game on the day it is released.
We do not know if the specific June 29th date is official, but the "same-day shipping" guarantee is always a good sign. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed with the news!
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03-30-2010
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The official Playstation blog has a new interview online with Jonathan Smith, who is one person working on LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4. In the interview, he talks about what we can expect from the game overall:
Jem: How has game progression in particular changed in this LEGO game?
Jonathan: So what’s radically and completely new in LEGO Harry Potter from what we’ve done before is the effect that having Hogwarts as a massive explorable environment has on the game progression and the game structure. When you first start as a new student in Hogwarts, finding your way to your first lesson you’ll be pretty well directed by the teaches and the design of the environment to find your way, but as you play and progress further through the story, with each new spell you’ll gain access to new areas and trigger new story events that move on through the plot. So you’ll find more and more of Hogwarts accessible to you as a player, switching between different characters, until it becomes a really huge, immersive, explorable, open environment — to which you’ll return between story events to discover more secrets and learn more things.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 is set to hit stores in June. Thanks to Soragon for the tip!
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04-06-2010
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A great new look at the upcoming LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 video game has been posted on the official Harry Potter Facebook fan page.
This video includes interviews with the game's designers as well as some footage from within the game. Of particular note is a shot of Hogwarts Castle. It's beautiful!
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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04-15-2010
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The latest cover of Nintendo World in Brazil has been released online and it features a brand-new photo from LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4.
The image depicts a still-scene from Chamber of Secrets with Harry fighting the basilisk and protecting Ginny, while Fawkes flies overhead.
For all we have on this highly-anticipated video game, check out our LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 section right here.
Thanks to Scar Potter!
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05-02-2010
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Posted by Admin
05-04-2010
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The makers of the Harry Potter: Spells iPhone/iPod touch app are looking to fans to help pick which spells should be included in an upcoming version of the app!
To voice your opinion, visit their Facebook page and place your vote. The choices are Morsmordre, Reparo, or Wingardium Leviosa.
You can purchase the game in the iTunes App Store for $2.99. I voted for Wingardium Leviosa!
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05-06-2010
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Posted by Admin
05-08-2010
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In March we told you that the release date for the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 video game had been pushed to June. At the same time, Amazon changed the release date on its site to June 29th.
That June 29th date seems to now be confirmed, as TT Games - the video game company behind LEGO Harry Potter - has updated its website with this information:
LEGO Harry Potter is coming to a store near you! In the EU the release date is 25th June, in North America it's the 29th June.
This blurb was posted on their site on April 26th. Will you be purchasing the game? On the most recent episode of our Harry Potter podcast, Micah told us about his experience playing the game at a hands-on event (and he loved it).
Thanks to David for the tip!
Posted by Micah
05-14-2010
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When LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is released this June, there will be some bonus content for fans to enjoy. According to the BBFC, the game will feature behind-the-scenes clips from filming Potter over the years, with actors Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
Titles of the segments include "Car Crazy," "Cat-astrophe," "Quidditch Pitch Pranks," "Troll Trouble," "Tea Break," and "Mandrake Mayhem."
Thanks to Scar Potter and Snitch Seeker!
Posted by Micah
05-19-2010
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The creators of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 have been releasing vignettes focusing on specific aspects of each part of the game for the past few months, and today they have released the final one that looks at Goblet of Fire.
See it right here on KidzWorld.com. There are lots of funny bits!
For all the videos and information we have on LEGO Harry Potter, visit our info section! The game will be released on June 29th.
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05-26-2010
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Yesterday, we reported on the final LEGO Harry Potter vignette showing specific aspects of the Goblet of Fire portion of the video game.
Today, we have the high definition version for your viewing pleasure right here.
The game will be released June 29.
Posted by Micah
05-27-2010
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Electronic Arts - makers of the Harry Potter film video games - has launched a new Facebook campaign teasing an upcoming announcement for their next Harry Potter video game.
By "Like"-ing this "Harry Potter: The New EA Videogame" page, we will all collectively help unveil this image on the EA Harry Potter site. So far, it appears to be an image of Harry.
We'll be sure to let you know once EA makes the official announcement - we can't wait to see what the game is!
Thanks to Aaron for the tip.
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05-28-2010
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Posted by Micah
05-29-2010
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Yesterday, EA Bright Light officially announced that they are working on a Deathly Hallows - Part 1 video game which will be released on all major consoles in the autumn.
I visited the EA headquarters in Guildford, Surrey last week to get the inside scoop on the new game and to test it out for myself. The Fansite Day was a great opportunity to inquire about some of the games' new features and learn what they have in store for Part 1 of Harry's final adventure.
In Part 1 of my report you can read about the event I attended. In Part 2 of my report you can read about the game itself! Below, are NEW images from the game we can release today:
- Harry dueling a Snatcher
- Harry outside disused powerplant
- Harry casting a spell
- Death Eater using Protego
- Snatcher casting a spell
We will be launching our official Deathly Hallows, Part 1 video games page shortly. In the meantime you can see some other stills and a trailer right here.
If you have any questions about the game, please feel free to leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer them in a new post later this week. If you have any feedback we'll do our best to pass it on to the good folks at EA.
Posted by Nick
06-02-2010
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06-01-2010
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Warner Brothers Interactive announced today that a demo of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 will be available for Xbox 360 starting June 7th:
The LEGO HARRY POTTER TM : YEARS 1-4 demo will give kids, parents and fans a glimpse into the magic that awaits them with gameplay that allows them to learn and cast spells, as well as explore the Forbidden Forest, one of the many iconic settings in the game.
A demo for Playstation 3 will be available via the Playstation network later this month!
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06-03-2010
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Last week we published our exclusive look at the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 video game and gave you the opportunity to quiz us on the game's features. Since then, we have launched our Deathly Hallows - Part 1 Video Game page which, amongst other things, has the game trailer, official press release and now answers to some of your questions.
So, to find out if the game will be multiplayer, why the game has a dragon or to get the low down on the graphics and more - please click here.
As always, please leave your feedback in the comments and to learn more about this, or the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 Video Game, head over to our Video Games section.
Posted by Nick
06-09-2010
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TT Games has released a new behind-the-scenes video from LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4. It features lots of great new footage and interviews with the creators.
View it at this link!
This latest video is in high def and really shows off how great the graphics are. We can't wait to play!
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06-10-2010
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06-16-2010
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With the game now just days away from its release, TT Games has released their final trailer for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4.
Viewable here on YouTube, it provides another great look at the game.
Will you be purchasing it?
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06-24-2010
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Earlier this weekend, I received my copy of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and wanted to offer some initial feedback on the video game -- without giving too much away.
- The amount of detail that has gone into this game is unparalleled to any Potter game before it. The graphics are great and the way they integrated the LEGO product is amazing.
- The cut scenes are both true to the series and humorous (ex: when featured, Dudley is always stuffing his face with food).
- It will take days to beat this game. There are countless areas of Harry's world to explore, side projects, and multiple bonus levels.
- You will have to play as characters other than Harry in order to advance the story (ex: Ron, Hermione, Scabbers, Hagrid, Griphook, Fang, Madam Pomfrey, to name a few)
- As previously reported, there are tasks you are prevented from doing and playable areas you are not able to access until you reach a certain year and/or learn a specific spell.
- As I am in the midst of Year 2, The Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley, Gringotts, Knockturn Alley, The Burrow, Hogwarts Castle, The Quidditch Pitch, Hagrid's Hut and The Forbidden Forest are all playable areas.
This game is a must for any Potter fan and will provide countless hours of gameplay (and laughs). I will post a full review of the game in the coming days. It hits store shelves here in the United States on Tuesday, June 29.
If you have any questions about the game tweet us @MuggleNet and I will reply to them there. We will discuss on tomorrow night's live episode of MuggleCast at 9 pm ET.
And for all the information we have on the game, check out our LEGO HP section.
Posted by Micah
06-27-2010
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With the much-anticpated LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 hitting store shelves today in the United States, plenty of thoughts and analysis are emerging online.
Todd Kenreck, Game Editor of MSNBC.com, posted his video review of the game, where he gives it a solid 7 out of 10.
Additionally, Todd previewed the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 video game set be released this Fall. He calls it a "third-person shooter, not unlike 'Gears of War.'" Screenshots from the game are interspersed with parts of the newly-released Deathly Hallows. trailer.
Posted by Micah
06-29-2010
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If you're interested in how LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 came together, Eurogamer has a great new video interview with the game's staff including lead designer, Arthur Parsons and Head of Production at TT Games, Jonathan Smith.
Will Thompson, the game's character artist, shows how Barty Crouch Sr. was created and tells how it took weeks to put him all together. Stuart Niblock, environment artist, explains how he built Gryffindor Common Room.
Andy Latham, animator, walks you through a cut-scene from Year 3 where Ron forgets Scabbers on Platform 9 & 3/4 and Molly Weasley chases after the Hogwarts Express.
"We take the simplest of moments in the film and just run with them."
He then describes how this kind of a process comes together: we start off with a storyboard, then populate the scene and characters, begin blocking out the characters, blocking out their actions, almost making a three-dimensional version of the storyboard.
The video wraps with Carl Greatix, the model designer, who talks about how they incorporate the LEGO product into the game. He says the most elaborate build was the Whomping Willow.
If you have any questions about the game, be sure to tweet us @MuggleNet and we'll be sure to answer them!
Posted by Micah
07-02-2010
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A new behind-the-scenes video, "Fun on the Set of Harry Potter," available on the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Collector's Edition has now emerged online.
In it, you can see funny outtakes from the first four Potter films, including bits from Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Warwick Davis, Robbie Coltrane, Timothy Spall and more.
Is that Snape smiling?
Thanks to Leaky for the tip!
Posted by Micah
07-02-2010
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In a new interview, Deathly Hallows video game executive producer Jonathan Bunney answers questions fans posted on Facebook. Here is a quick recap:
- The game is different this time around because you are no longer at Hogwarts and is based on both the book and the movies.
- Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson will not voice the game due to their schedules, while Rupert Grint and the Phelps twins along with other members of the cast will.
- The forests are full of magical creatures: Inferi, dragons, spiders, and something you wouldn't expect to see outside of the grounds of Hogwarts.
- There will not be a traditional Collector's Edition, but EA is doing something special with the packaging.
- The game will not be released on PS2.
Posted by Micah
07-20-2010
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Thanks to MuggleNet reader Vaatia for pointing out a nice deal Amazon recently posted.
For a limited time, purchase the Harry Potter Years 1 - 6 Blu-Ray box set and get a free copy of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 on a platform of your choosing.
So that's $94.99 for all the Harry Potter films released to date as well as the latest Harry Potter video game. Good deal!
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08-04-2010
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Electronic Arts has released the cover art for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 video game.
Viewable here, it depicts Harry running full steam ahead. Voldemort's eyes are in the background.
The game will be released November 19th, 2010!
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08-05-2010
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The official website for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I video game has released new wallpaper of a Death Eater in mid-flight casting a spell against an unseen enemy.
Head on over to the site and click the size of the wallpaper that fits your desktop.
Posted by Micah
08-09-2010
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Just over one month after its release, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is finding itself plugged into gaming consoles all across the world.
The video game has reportedly shipped over 2.7 million copies, surpassing expectations, despite the Potter franchise's successful history.
Time Warner's recently released earnings report confirmed the sales.
This begs the question: With the video game climbing the sales charts, is LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 in the not too distant future?
Posted by Micah
08-15-2010
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The Harry Potter video games are about to take on a whole new level of interactivity, as Electronic Arts today announced that the Xbox 360 version of the upcoming Deathly Hallows, Part 1 video game will take advantage of Microsoft's new Xbox Kinect technology.
As demonstrated today by the Phelps twins at a German video game conference, players will be able to use their body to fight off enemies in the game. You're able to aim as well as fire your spells using your arms.
Watch video of the Phelps twins playing the game at this link. Find it in stores this November. Again, this Kinect technology will only be available on Xbox 360. Thanks to Mats, Brandon, Raul, Cena, and Henry for the tip!
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08-17-2010
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Electronic Arts has released a new trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 vidoe game.
It includes some great battle footage from the snowy streets of London, inside the Ministry of Magic, the seven Potters chase scene and Harry coming face-to-face with a dragon.
The game hits store shelves in the United States on November 9 and in England on November 19. For all we have, check out our Deathly Hallows, Part 1 video game section.
Posted by Micah
10-15-2010
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MuggleNet visitor Christian was recently involved in a competition YouTube ran by EA Bright Light that gave the winners the chance to report on their upcoming Deathly Hallows, Part 1 video game and go behind the scenes at their studios in Guildford.
He created a video detailing his experience as well as his first impressions on the new game.
The game hits store shelves in the United States on November 9 and in England on November 19.
Posted by Micah
10-17-2010
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With just a month to go until the release of the next Harry Potter Video Game, Deathly Hallows - Part 1, more information has been revealed about the handheld version of the game.
Earlier today, EA Games released a trailer and several stills from the Nintendo DS version:
- Trailer
- Screenshot 1
- Screenshot 2
- Screenshot 3
- Screenshot 4
Deathly Hallows - Part 1 has been described as an, "action-packed adventure, loaded with frantic combat against fierce adversaries and a myriad of challenges to uncover." It will feature a multiplayer mode that will allow gamers to play against friends or family, assuming the role of either Harry or a Dementor.
For more information please visit our Video Games Section.
Posted by Nick
10-19-2010
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will now bring the world of LEGO Harry Potter to life on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, giving gamers the power to play with LEGO characters and models in a brand new way.
- iPad Promo 1
- iPad Promo 2
- iPad Promo 3
Info on a release date for the app is forthcoming.
Posted by Micah
11-11-2010
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If you own an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, you'll be pleased to know that LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 is now available for your device! It was previously only on Nintendo, Sony, Xbox, and PC systems.
The app is available for $4.99 here in the iTunes app store. It's important to note it will not run on iPads unless you have iOS 4.2 (which is not publicly available just yet).
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11-19-2010
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A version of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 video game is now available for Potter fans who own a Blackberry.
According to report the graphics and gameplay are fairly decent.
You can purchase the app right here for just $2.99.
Posted by Micah
12-12-2010
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Fans of LEGO Harry Potter: Year 1 - 4 looking to win some sweet swag are in luck.
By entering this simple contest, you'll have a chance to win a copy of the iPhone app, an iPod touch, and a LEGO Hogwarts Castle.
If you're looking to pick up a copy of the game, visit the WB Shop and get free 2-day shipping on all orders over $50 (including most copies of the game)!
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12-16-2010
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Fans of LEGO Harry Potter: Year 1 - 4 looking to win some sweet swag are in luck.
By entering this simple contest, you'll have a chance to win a copy of the iPhone app, an iPod touch, and a LEGO Hogwarts Castle.
If you're looking to pick up a copy of the game, visit the WB Shop and get free shipping on all orders over $50 (including most copies of the game)!
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12-30-2010
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On January 6, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will be available for play on your home Mac desktop or laptop.
"LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is our best LEGO game yet, and we are delighted to have the game’s rich, expansive world release on the Mac this holiday season," said Tom Stone, Managing Director of TT Games. "LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 has been very popular with players of all ages as they can experience the magical building adventure of the game."
Don't forget you can still enter the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 sweepstakes by January 7, for a chance to win a copy of the iPhone app, an iPod touch, and a LEGO Hogwarts Castle.
Thanks to SnitchSeeker!
Posted by Micah
01-04-2011
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Electronic Arts has updated its official Harry Potter Facebook page with the first image from the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 video game.
The photo features a disguised Ron and Hermione about to enter Gringotts Bank. The image will be used for one of the game's menu backgrounds.
No release date for the game has been given. Thanks to Becky for the tip!
Posted by Micah
04-09-2011
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 hit store shelves today in the United Kingdom and will be available in the United States on Friday.
To celebrate the occassion, the Harry Potter: Spells and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 games in the iTunes App Store have been discounted for a limited time.
The games now cost $2.99 and $0.99 respectively. Each is $2 cheaper than usual.
To pre-order the DVD and learn more about its features, click here!
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04-11-2011
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04-21-2011
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The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Facebook page has been updated with a brand-new photo for fans to enjoy.
This shot is from deep inside Gringotts with Harry and others riding a cart to Bellatrix's vault.
For all we have on this game, including more photos, release date info and the official trailer, check out our Part 2 video game page.
Thanks to Tim for the tip!
Posted by Micah
04-27-2011
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EA has released the cover art for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 video games on their official Potter Facebook page.
The front jacket features Harry, Ron and Hermione surrounded by Molly Weasley, Ginny, Luna, Seamus, Neville, Professor McGonagall and other Hogwarts students ready for battle.
You can view the covers for the various consoles below:
Nintendo DS | PC | PS3 | Wii | XBOX360
The game hits store shelves July 12. For all we have, check out our Video Games section.
Posted by Micah
05-07-2011
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The makers of the Harry Potter video games have launched a new contest for fans.
By creating a video explaining why you love the Potter franchise and the video games, you'll be entered to win a trip to EA's UK studios to talk with the development team and Tom Felton!
Rules and a video of Tom announcing the contest can be seen here on Facebook. Good luck to all who enter!
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05-17-2011
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Many have been asking since the release of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, if there would be a follow-up to the hit video game?
Well, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group announced this morning that LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 will be available for your video game console this holiday season.
The game will be available for XBOX 360, PS3, PSP, NGP, Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows PC. New playable areas include Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic and Godric's Hollow.
"In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, we are giving gamers a truly epic conclusion to the most successful movie franchise in history with delightful gameplay for fans of all ages," said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. "We have built upon the first game and are giving fans even more magical abilities, puzzle solving and exploration, in addition to our distinctive brand of hilarious LEGO humor and charm."
Posted by Micah
05-19-2011
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IGN has released a preview of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 video game.
Fans who were upset with random side missions in Part 1 won't have to worry about that this time around. This game follows the movie closely and also let's you play from other character's perspectives.
"Best of all, there's a new cover feature tied to Harry's ability to Apparate (what Muggles call teleporting). Stuck in the line of fire? You'll be able to get yourself out of there by Apparating into cover both in front of and behind you."
There is also a major change made to how spells will be cast. Check out some new photos below:
Hermione Battle | Harry vs. Voldemort | McGonagall and Statues
Harry Battle | Battle of Hogwarts | Students vs. Death Eaters
Thanks to SS!
Posted by Micah
05-25-2011
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Electronic Arts has released the second official trailer for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 video game.
You can watch it right here. Of note, is you will be able to play as Ginny, Neville, Molly, Seamus, and Professor McGonagall, in addition to Harry, Ron and Hermione.
And if you missed it, IGN released their preview of the game along with some cool new photos.
The game hits store shelves on July 12. For all we have, check out our Video Games section.
Posted by Micah
06-01-2011
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Posted by Micah
06-08-2011
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After attending E3 2011 last week, GamingUnion.net has posted a preview of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 and it is overwhelmingly positive.
"Hogwarts is now a much more expansive place as you're able to just wander around and attend lessons. You can even walk out the front door and visit other places in the Harry Potter universe, such as King's Cross station."
The game will be based on the films from Order of the Phoenix through Deathly Hallows - Part 2, with six levels to complete per film.
"Aside from the campaign levels, there will be plenty of other things to occupy players, with around 16 extra lessons to undertake in order to learn some extra stuff. There will also be plenty of side-missions and hidden tasks to get Gold Bricks."
You also get the chance to play as the bad guys this time. For everything we have on LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, check out our Video Games section.
Posted by Micah
06-14-2011
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Posted by Micah
06-30-2011
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Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick and Griphook) and Jon Key (Bogrod) recently spoke with EA about what it's like to see their characters come to life in video game format.
You can watch the video right here.
Additionally, Tom Felton recently visited the EA Bright Light Studios with the winners of the EA Reporters competition to take a look at the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 video game.
He also answered several questions from those who follow the game on Facebook.
Thanks to Snitch Seeker for the tip!
Posted by Micah
07-04-2011
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Our own MuggleNet fan Christopher Bratt was lucky enough to be at the EA Bright Light Studios in the UK when he was chosen to interview Tom Felton.
Tom happened to be on location at the EA studios to do voice tracks for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows video game. During the interview, Tom said:
"I never knew what the actors have to do behind the scenes of a game, but quite a lot. There is quite a lot of sounds that you have to make that aren't just so much talking."
To listen to the entire video, click here.
Special thanks to Christopher for the video. Great job!
Posted by Keith
07-20-2011
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According to Amazon.com, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 will be coming to a video game consol near you this November.
The sequel to the successful LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 was announced back in May by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group.
The game will be available November 15 for XBOX 360, PS3, PSP, NGP, Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows PC.
For all we have on the game, check out our Video Games section.
Thanks to Snitch Seeker!
Posted by Micah
08-16-2011
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Posted by Micah
08-20-2011
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It appears the cover art for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 has made its way online.
It features Harry, Hermione, Nagini, Ron (with Lavender tugging at his leg) in the foreground and Voldemort with Bellatrix in front of a burning Hogwarts in the background.
You can view the XBOX 360 version right here. The game hits store shelves November 15 and will be available on all major video gaming consoles.
For all we have on the video game, including photos and a gameplay trailer, click here.
Thanks to Snitch Seeker!
Posted by Micah
08-31-2011
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A new poster has been released for the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 video game, featuring Harry and Voldemort dueling in front of Hogwarts.
You can now also join the official LEGO Harry Potter Video Game Facebook page.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 hits store shelves on November 15.
Thanks to Snitch Seeker for the tip!
Posted by Micah
09-12-2011
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Back in August, Amazon.com reported that LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 would be released on November 15.
Today, we have learned that the highly-anticipated video game will be released the same day as the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Blu-ray and DVD here in the United States, on November 11.
"Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games have confirmed that the LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 videogame will be available in North America beginning November 11 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the Wii™ system, the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems, and Windows PC."
Do you plan on purchasing the game? Or is this all too much being released at the same time?
For all we have on LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, check out our Video Games section.
Posted by Micah
09-21-2011
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Earlier this month at GAMEfest, fans got a chance to see a preview of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7.
In the video above, you can see Harry, Ron and Hermione attempting to enter the Lovegood home.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 hits store shelves in the U.S. on November 11 and in the U.K. on November 18.
Thanks to Snitch Seeker!
Posted by Micah
09-30-2011
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The first official video game trailer for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is now online.
It features several scenes from Year 5, including flying to the Ministry, practicing defensive spells in the Room of Requirement, arriving at No. 12 Grimmauld Place, the battle between Voldemort and Dumbledore and a comedic scene inside Dumbledore's office.
Other scenes are interpersed from Years 6 and 7. The game will be released here in the United States on November 11 and in the United Kingdom on November 18.
For all we have game on LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, check out our Video Games section.
What do you think of the trailer? Thanks to Snitch Seeker!
Posted by Micah
10-06-2011
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 game director Arthur Parsons recently sat down with Digital Spy to discuss the video game that is set to be released on November 11.
Following LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4, what sort of things did you want to improve or expand upon?
"While it's still fun and exciting, and things that you don't expect to happen are always going to happen, it's always that element of danger... We just had a lot of fun with that, and bringing that into the universe we created with the first one. So we've refreshed all the mechanics, added a load of new spells and characters, and changed the mood and feel of everything as well."
Most of book seven is set outside of Hogwarts. Does that mean that it's quite linear as the characters are on the run?
"No. You'd think that, but what we've actually got within the forest area, during the course of that year that Harry, Ron and Hermione - or Ron when he's there - is [when] camping, the tent moves around to mimic like it does in the film."
"But if you go into the tent via the Marauder's Map, you actually go back to Hogwarts, but when you link into Hogwarts you're playing as Seamus, Neville and Ginny. So you can still get to Hogwarts and explore. It's not linear, because you can still go and explore everywhere, but it's just obviously you go around Hogwarts as anyone but Harry, Ron and Hermione."
For all we have on the game, including screenshots and the official trailer, check out the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 section.
Posted by Micah
10-21-2011
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For Halloween, the team at LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 has released a comical video of Lord Voldemort trying on different costumes in front of a mirror. The Dark Lord is eventually caught by Bellatrix Lestrange.
The video game game hits store shelves here in the U.S. on November 11 and in the U.K. on November 18.
For all we have on it, check out our Video Games section.
Thanks to Snitch Seeker for the tip!
Posted by Micah
10-28-2011
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Arthur Parsons, Game Director of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 was on site in Orlando, FL for Warner Bros. Harry Potter Home Entertainment Celebration weekend. With him were playable demos of the game, on Wii and Playstation 3. I stopped by to chat with Arthur about the game, and learned a lot of exciting things. For the moment, I'll focus on playable characters. Parsons said:
We love bettering ourselves in the LEGO series. So in the first game ["Years 1-4"] there were 167 freeplay characters. Now, some of those were "Gryffindor Boy" or "Ravenclaw Girl." But years 5-7 has amazing characters. This time around, on the console versions, we have 200 free-play characters. All of them are great characters, so whether it's Bellatrix or Professor Slughorn or Umbridge or Blaise Zabini all the characters are there...
And the cool thing is, they all do cool stuff. With Profesor Slughorn, you can turn into an armchair. And there's... there's no need for it, but because he does it in the fiction, it's like, we thought we'd do it in the game. So, 200 characters, and it was a bit of a job getting it to fit on a disc, but every character that a Harry Potter fan would want to play is in there. Even characters like the Grey Lady. You don't expect to be able to play them, but they are there. And we have just crammed everything into it.
After DEMOing the game, Arthur also informed me that a DLC pack (downloadable content) for the game will be released that includes ten more playable characters, including Peeves. If you've never played a LEGO Harry Potter title, you should know that each character has their own strengths and weaknesses (both on and off a broomstick), as well as their own special abilities. For more information and our full interview with Arthur, stay tuned!
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On Friday, we showed you an excerpt from our interview with Arthur Parsons, director of the exciting new video game LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, and sequel to the highly-praised LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4.
Our full interview about Years 5-7, the game, is now online! In it, we discuss many aspects of the game including playable characters, playable levels, comparisons between the books and films, and how everything has again become "LEGO-ified." To learn more about the game and hear great stories regarding its development, check out our full interview at this link!
Arthur was on site this weekend to promote Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 at the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Celebration in Orlando, FL. The game was fully available to play for invited members of the press, as well as the cast and crew of the films! Following this interview, we played the game and were impressed by how true the answers in our interview were. This game is an improvement on the original, and even more enjoyable than the first. Years 5-7 is in stores now!
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 was released roughly two weeks ago on all major gaming consoles. It was timed perfectly with Deathly Hallows - Part 2 on DVD and Blu-ray.
MuggleNet received a copy of the game for review and you can now read our report on the highly-anticipated sequel to LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4.
"The crew over at TT Games bring a touch to the Harry Potter series that previously hasn't been seen on gaming consoles. While Electronic Arts has created a corporate carbon copy of the movie adaptations, it is evident that you have true Potter fans behind-the-scenes of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. Yes, the LEGO games follow the movie storyline closely, but they also pull things from the books that fans of the series can and will appreciate."
The review gives you a general rundown of the game, a detailed look at Year 5 and what you can expect over the final two years of the series.
This is a game by fans for fans. So, if you're thinking of giving or asking for a Potter-related gift for the holiday season, this one should be at the top of your list!
Posted by Micah
11-23-2011
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According to a recent article, the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 video game will be available for the Mac computers on February 16th.
"LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is a wonderfully light-hearted and imaginative game in which the characters' special abilities all have unpredictable effects on the world." said David Stephen, the Managing Director of Feral Interactive. The game brings encounters with new characters, new challenges, and more magic as you prepare for a showdown with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
In November, MuggleNet's Eric Scull had an exclusive interview with Arthur Parsons, the Game Director at TT Games, which you can read right here.
Posted by Keith
01-18-2012
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