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Are you sitting down? Really? We don't mean that in the figurative internet sense, we mean it in the "please put your butt on a flat surface and brace yourself" sense. Ready? ... EA is making Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Don't worry, we'll give you a second to return your eyeballs to your head after they comically extend three inches from their sockets. Guess which systems it's coming out for. Did you guess everything from 360s and PS3s to microwave oven readouts and pocket watches? Then you're totally right. Did you suspect that the game would be released around the same time as the movie of the same name this November? Alright Professor Trelawney, where are you hiding that crystal ball?

Our one hope, and we know that this won't happen, is for the games to evolve in their maturity level and tone just like the books grew progressively darker. But we'll probably just end up waving our Wiimotes around using magic to make Hagrid a sandwich or something.

JoystiqBrace yourself: EA is making Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That's what they say. Publishing monolith EA has announced that four of its Cider-powered Mac OS X titles are now available to purchase on Apple's online store today. The initial burst looks to satisfy a variety of Intel Mac gamers, including those who are partial to waging futuristic war (Battlefield 2142!), owning totally sick rides (Need for Speed Carbon!), casting ex-crucio-ting spells (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!) and, uh, waging even more futuristic war (Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars!).

The games will also materialize on minimalistic shelves within Apple retail stores, with Potter and Need For Speed arriving on Tuesday, 21 August. Battlefield 2142 and Tiberium Wars should arrive the following week on 28 August. Though the tardy titles, namely Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 and Madden NFL 08, were promised to arrive on the same day as other systems at WWDC, you can now expect their respective balls to come crashing through the "September/October window."

JoystiqHoor-EA! Mac games hit Apple store today originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know we couldn't let the release of the final Harry Potter book slip by without some sort of nod in its general direction! Not only did we warn you, but we've indicated in the past that a few of us tend to be Potter fans around here. If you're not, please, bear with us, and we'll try to be a little less specific next week. But if you are, please join us in this presentation of Potter-themed Miis!

For those who, like us, have been avoiding anything about the series on the internet, we assure you, these Miis are limited to characters from earlier books -- so breathe a sigh of relief. We're safe.

Continue reading Mii Spotlight: Pottermania edition

JoystiqMii Spotlight: Pottermania edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The precocious wizard Harry Potter, despite not really existing, has managed to cast a spell to lower the price of his DS game by ten dollars, to $19.99. Uh-oh, it's magic! He can only keep it up for one day, and only on one site (Amazon.com) because it takes too much strength to maintain such powerful magic, and Harry's got to get his sleep for, we don't know, a Potions test or a Quidditch match or whatever the funniest Harry Potter reference would be.

Though it would delay the shipping and nullify the release-date guarantee, we'd like to remind you that adding this to your order of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows would make the order eligible for free shipping. The DS game includes a children's movie ticket for the Order of the Phoenix movie as well, so if you can legitimately pass for a child (or if you are a child), you could have a triple threat of Potter media consumption in one order.

JoystiqHarry Potter and the Combined Order for Free Shipping originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You may not have noticed (because, uh, you apparently live under a rock inside a cave) that Harry Potter fans have a lot of reasons to be excited right now. There's a new movie and a new book on the horizon (ohgodnospoilersplz), and we thought it might be a good time to celebrate our Harry Potter love by dedicating this week's Mii Spotlight to all things Potter. So if you (or someone you know) has a Potter-themed Mii banging around the ol' Plaza, snap some pictures and send them our way at mii [at] nintendowiifanboy [dot] com. We will totally accept Photoshopped scars, too.

JoystiqMii Spotlight request: Harry Potter and the Miis of Excellence originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Usually, we get excited by demos, heaven knows they've gotten us through some hard times, but we have a huge problem with this new one for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on Xbox Live. Namely, we can't believe the segment of the game the decided to feature. Why not just have an introductory level or two? Why not show Harry running around Hogwarts? Why in the name of all that is holy would they just show the scene where Harry gets drunk and walks in on Ron and Hermione making out before killing them both?

That's not a particularly fun scene to play, and honestly, if you haven't read the books it might ruin a couple of minor plot lines for you. (Oh, spoiler alert, BTW.) Why not just have a demo of the scene from the sixth book where Harry 's parents come back to life only to die in a skiing accident, if you want to ruin the whole thing for people? ... Oh, sorry.

JoystiqHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix demo on Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay, we thought we experienced all that E3 Bringing it Home had to offer and even expressed out heartfelt goodbye to all the Marketplace fun. But we were a little premature in calling Bringing it Home finished, as Major Nelson just sent word that a Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix demo just went live. Major also confirms that this Harry Potter demo officially marks the end of E3 Bringing it Home and so we advise taking a look at the completely complete list of Bringing it Home content we've gathered for you after the break. No heartfelt goodbye this time Bringing it Home, because it's too painful the second time around.

Continue reading Bringing it Home Wrap: Harry Potter demo too

JoystiqBringing it Home Wrap: Harry Potter demo too originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not a day passes without some poor sap's waggling image being posted on Flickr or YouTube, their awkwardness immortalized for the world to see. Today's Penny Arcade comic is a cautionary tale for all the gamers out there who lose themselves in the Wii's heightened brand of immersion, flapping their hands and dressing in costume for that authentic experience.

With Harry Potter mania being at an all time high -- several video games, a new movie, and the final book all within a few weeks' reach -- we're at our most vulnerable. Guarding ourselves against these embarrassing exposures should be priority one. Remember that the next time you start riding your mother's broom during a mock Quidditch match and notice a red light blinking in one of the room's air vents.

JoystiqHarry Potter and the Order of the Dweebs originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a while since we've seen anything from the GBA, but it's back with a new game -- the latest Harry Potter installment, just in time for the movie. Other than that, it seems like a pretty light week (outside of Japan), though Europe is finally getting a piece of the Elite Beat Agents pie.

DS
  • AniMates
  • Vegas Casino High 5!

GBA
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Continue reading DS releases for the week of July 9th

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If you haven't powered on your Xbox 360 today, you're missing out on a boatload of new trailers. In all, we've got Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (girlish squeal!), Overlord (which we can't download for some reason), and a trailer for Conan. Conan, perhaps, deserves the most attention. Unfortunately, that's not because it's the best of the three (far from it, in fact). Not to be confused with the Age of Conan MMO from Funcom, Conan, quite frankly, just looks awful. The gameplay looks decent enough, but the graphics lack anything even resembling polish. Seriously, it's like they decided to release a trailer of an alpha build (which may be exactly what it is). The character models themselves look alright, but they seem completely separate from the environment, like they're really in front of a green screen. Joystiq seemed to be impressed by the game back in March, so we remain hopeful that the final product will be a solid experience.

JoystiqLoads of new game trailers on XBLM originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, squirrels and hamsters, it's a big week for our beloved Xbox 360. Not only do we finally get to sample the heart-eating goodness of The Darkness (a game we're giving away, by the way), but we also have a plethora of other games arriving as well. In fact, there are so many games coming out this week, we're going to whip out (that's right) a bulleted list. Behold:
That's a lot of games. We're particularly excited about Overlord, which has been sitting patiently in our rental queue for some time. Are you planning on picking up any of these titles?

JoystiqShipping this week: eat your heart out edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can only guess someone has designated this the official week of licensees. Two movie-based games are hitting shelves, along with remakes, remixes, and redux titles. What a weird week! But how can we complain when there are several new games on the shelves?
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth Remix
  • Nervous Brickdown
  • Ratatouille
  • Touchmaster DS
  • Vegas Casino High 5!
Hit the jump to see what's out this week in the rest of the world.

[Update: Now with the actual Japanese releases.]

Continue reading DS releases for the week of June 25th

JoystiqDS releases for the week of June 25th originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix Achievements have shown up in a puff of smoke. Despite that two of the secret Achievements haven't been uncovered yet, the other 39 look pretty straightforward, making this game appear to be an Achievement Whore's dream. A good portion are devoted to completing tasks throughout the game, though we're not certain if those directly related to the main campaign or if they're extracurricular. Do you plan on playing around in Hogwarts with this game upon release?

JoystiqHarry Potter Achievements magically appear originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another Sunday, another release list. Let's see what's out in the next seven days.

US Games
 EU Games
 Asian Games
 Quite a well populated list. There's no real way anyone can complain about this week's releases. Unless you're a European The Darkness fan. Don't forget, though. If there's a game that's only available in another region, then feel free to import it. Your PlayStation 3 won't care. Release dates are subject to constant change, so give your local game shop a ring before walking down there.

Which of this week's releases will you be picking up? We've already got our copies of The Darkness ordered.

JoystiqWorldwide PlayStation 3 releases for the week of June 25th originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA has just launched the official website for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix videogame. While we only grudgingly admit our penchant for Potter and pals, this latest game looks like it might contain real magic after all. Sandbox-style mission-based gameplay "inspired" by GTA lets you explore Hogwarts on your own schedule, reliving moments from the book along the way. The Wii version of the multiplatform game looks especially interesting with its motion-sensitive spellcasting. The website features a trailer, fact sheets, and a fistful of screenshots from several platforms. The Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix game is set for a June 25 release in the US.

JoystiqHarry Potter website unleashes a little magic originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were taken aback by these screens of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. They look fantastic. It could be using prerendered backgrounds to display these artistic views of Hogwarts, but whatever it is, it's working. Whenever Harry is walking around the (strangely empty) building, it's breathtaking, and one of the nicest-looking adventure games we've seen on any platform.

And then we see the other screenshots. The combat-- for which you apparently rotate the DS Brain Age style, and the magical minigames. They might be fun, but they don't quite evoke ICO in the same way as the environments do. Oh, well, this is still amazing for an EA licensed game.

JoystiqHarry Potter and the Gallery of Screenshots originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those who get most of their games from GameStop or EB Games, there's a deal going now where purchasers of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on the Wii or DS receive a free ticket to the movie. According to our calculations, the free ticket comes in at a value of 27.98% of the Wii game's cost. Of course, we don't think you should pick up the game solely for the free ticket, but we won't lie and say that the game doesn't look fun.

So, were any of you planning on picking this up before the news? Has the news brought you down off the fence?

[Via Digg]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>harrypotternintendonintendowiiwiiThu, 07 Jun 2007 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Free Movie Tickets]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/07/harry-potter-and-the-free-movie-tickets/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/07/harry-potter-and-the-free-movie-tickets/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/07/harry-potter-and-the-free-movie-tickets/#commentsFiled under: ,

Accio free tickets! GameStop and Electronics Boutique are both offering a free Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie pass with every online purchase of the film's Nintendo DS and Wii games.

Due for release this June 25th, the action adventure title tracks the hocus-pocus hijinks of the lightning-scarred brit and his friends' fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Though we can't reveal whether or not Hermione dies in this one, we can summon up the console-universal trailer that Electronic Arts released not too long ago. Head past the post break to Platform 9&frac34; for the embedded video.

Continue reading Harry Potter and the Free Movie Tickets

JoystiqHarry Potter and the Free Movie Tickets originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The best sort of Miis seem to be made from those people who already look like walking caricatures -- the kind of people who have such distinctive features that you could guess their identity from seeing only their left eye, perhaps, or their signature grin. So it follows, of course, that iconic characters also tend to make for good Mii material, though not always, as we here at the Fanboy learned ourselves to our great chagrin ....

Continue reading Mii Spotlight: Pop culture goes Mii

JoystiqMii Spotlight: Pop culture goes Mii originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An extended Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix trailer for WIi is our video pick for the day. Watch Harry and friends swing their wands around, seemingly in coordination with the Wii Remote. Or so we hope. The game is set for release on eight platforms next month, and like other multiplatform titles, the Wii version is the biggest unknown.

See the video after the break.

Continue reading Today's most multiplatformtastic game video: Harry Potter Wii

JoystiqToday's most multiplatformtastic game video: Harry Potter Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a brief glimpse into Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, we're shown a few of the spells at Harry's disposal, as well as how interactive the sandbox world is. Tables are levitated, chairs are tossed about and we imagine any JK Rowling fan is trying to roll their tongue back into their mouth right about now. This could very well be the most accurate representation of the films around, which might not be the most accurate representation of the books. Apples and oranges aside, the game looks like a blast.

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Continue reading Take a walk with Harry Potter and his developers

JoystiqTake a walk with Harry Potter and his developers originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 May 2007 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Three new videos of the forthcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix have gone up on IGN. The videos demonstrate a few of Harry's spells and give us a look round Hogwarts. We'll be casting the spells with a flick of the Wiimote, and maybe even incanting them through the mic.

Like Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, the Harry Potter games have been a bit of a mixed bag in the past; Goblet of Fire, for instance, was very much a bogey. This one, however, is looking and sounding very promising. If EA can capture the feel of Hogwarts in the game and get that elusive sandbox gameplay working, then this could be a real treat.

JoystiqOrder of the Phoenix looking good originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 13 May 2007 11:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of course, we already knew that gesture-based gameplay was going to be incorporated into the latest Harry Potter game for the Wii, however we had no idea how it would work. Surely, one can easily imagine flicking the Wiimote right or left to perform any number of magical tasks from Harry's incredible repertoire of spells. EA has finally commented, however, to some degree on specific movements and how they'll perform in-game actions.

The gesture-based gameplay, which naturally suits itself to spell-casting we believe, isn't only going to be limited to Harry and his wand, as it will be incorporated into other facets of the game as well. EA Executive producer Harvey Elliot reveals that one aspect of the game will have ask players to "slide the Sixaxis or Wii Remote from side to side as though you were lighting a match," choosing to leave us in the dark on the specifics of what this will actually do in-game.

Elliot does, however, explain a bit as to the difference in controls between all systems it is set to grace. Elliot says "So if you want to use 'depulso' to push an object away from you, you press the right analogue stick forward on the 360 and PS2, you push the Sixaxis controller away from you on the PS3, and, of course, you flick your 'wand' away from you on the Wii."

JoystiqHarry Potter fans get a wand in the Wiimote originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 May 2007 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With a new movie and a new book hitting this Summer, Harry Potter mania is in full swing. Taking advantage of that momentum, EA released 3 new screens to the muggle world today, including one from the game's climatic battle with "he who must not be named." While we were mildly excited by the trailer, our hope has been dashed by screens that look like they're from a mediocre PS2 release (at best). Of course, EA knows that they don't have to put their best foot forward here... anything with the Harry Potter label is going to sell well.

[Via Gamers Hell]

JoystiqNew Harry Potter screens put the PS2 back in the PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You can't keep doing this to us Harry! Don't just waltz into our lives with promises of magical adventure, only to fly out the window with our hearts in tow. It wouldn't be so bad if you made good on your promises, but your games somehow always manage to be magically repellent. Well, you can just fly right off, Boy Who Lived. We're not falling for it this time. In fact, check it out, we're going to start calling you "He Who Shall not Be Gamed." Ooh, burn. What? A trailer for Order of the Phoenix? ... Fine. But that's it. One watch and we're gone. For-ev-er.

Oh my, look at those character models ... they look a lot like their on-screen counterparts, don't they? And hey, what's the deal with that massive wizard-on-wizard battle? That looks rad ... Gosh, it's a bit chilly in here -- oh, wear your scarf, you say? Y-yeah ... that works. What's this? You also have a high-res version? Okay. Well, we guess one more look wouldn't hurt.

JoystiqHarry Potter 5 trailer will only break your heart originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Harry Potter fans area dedicated bunch. They've already locked in their orders for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the 7th and last book in the series. The movies and games, unfortunately, lag far behind their literary brethren thanks to very long production schedules. As such, we're just now rolling around to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix -- the 5th book -- on the big screen and in video game form. Still, if the early screens (courtesy of X360 Daily) are anything to go by, the game looks to be shaping up quite nicely. The character models are very detailed, and the spell effects look decent too. We also know that the game is getting a sandbox-style makeover, so fans should really get a kick out of exploring Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hit the "read" link to check out more screens.

[Thanks, Pete]

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No, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is not really going to feature murder and robbery. That's just a bit of fun sensationalism from your responsible journalist friends at Wii Fanboy.

We're really invoking the GTA name because EA UK's new game is going to feature the sandbox-style gameplay made famous by Rockstar's series. Mission triggers will be hidden all over, and you are free to explore and take on side missions. This means that you'll potentially have more choice to explore Hogwarts and the surrounding areas than Harry Potter ever did, as he seems to get railroaded from situation to situation without any choice at all. Uh, not that we ever read ... or saw ... any Harry Potter stuff. Oh, never mind-- we're all about children's books. That's right.

Also, one of the most obvious Wiimote uses ever has been implemented: Wiimote as wand. Wiimote gestures will allow you to cast spells and manipulate levitated objects. No word on any microphone stuff, though.

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It's all a bit hushed and secretive, but reports out of GDC say that the new Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix game will use the upcoming Wii microphone attachment in some fashion-- the most obvious use we've heard is incanting spells. People are under non-disclosure agreements about some aspect of this game, but not the microphone.

People are getting really excited about the Wii mic, it seems. Excited enough to forget that Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban covered the mic thing back on the PS2. This one will just be better anyway.

We're just glad the Wii mic is getting use outside of licensed Disney karaoke games. It's covering the whole range of licensed games!

[Via digg]

JoystiqRumor: Wii mic to increase wizardly immersion originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In what can be called the most unsurprising announcement this week, Warner Bros Interactive and Electronic Arts has announced that it will be making a game adaptation of the film adaptation of the book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Electronic Arts has previously made every single Harry Potter game for every single console in existence.

If that wasn't enough for you, the title will launch on or around the release of the film version of Order of the Phoenix, July 2007, just to make sure it can capitalize on the massive success of the film franchise without worrying about pithy things like game quality. With the exception of Chamber of Secrets, which managed a metacritic score of 77, all of the Harry Potter game adaptations have scored in the mid-to-high 60s.

The Order of the Phoenix game will come out for three Nintendo systems (DS, GBA, and Wii), three PlayStations (PS 2, 3 and P), and two Microsoft formats (Xbox 360 and Windows PC). Both the GameCube and original Xbox are now officially forgotten.

A new 20-second teaser for the film can be found -- for some reason or another -- at the website for Warner Bros.' Happy Feet.

[Via 1UP]

JoystiqOrder of the Phoenix going next-gen originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA has announced a new Harry Potter game based on the upcoming movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The movie, which is based on J.K Rowling's fifth book, has Harry returning to Hogwart's only to be questioned about his previous year's encounter with Lord Voldemort. With the wizarding community questioning that Lord Voldemort has returned, as well as the Minister of Magic doubting Dumbledore, it's all up to Harry to set things straight.

In coming to the Wii, what should we expect? More than likely, mini-game scenarios where the player will use the Wiimote as a wand (maybe zapping bats coming at you?). Nothing specific has been said regarding the Wii version of the game, so it's all speculative right now, but we will update you as news develops.

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EA has announced a new Harry Potter game based on the upcoming movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The movie, which is based on J.K Rowling's fifth book, has Harry returning to Hogwart's only to be questioned about his previous year's encounter with Lord Voldemort. With the wizarding community questioning that Lord Voldemort has returned, as well as the Minister of Magic doubting Dumbledore, it's all up to Harry to set things straight.

While this is the first Harry Potter game to grace the newest consoles, the DS and GBA versions of the game should not be excluded in the excitement of all Hogwarts-loving fans out there. With multiple characters at your disposal, the concepts presented by this game sound interesting and we'll update you as news develops.

JoystiqNew Harry Potter game under development originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advancedsdslitegameboygameboyadvancegbaharrypotterlitenintendonintendodsnintendodsliteWed, 22 Nov 2006 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Harry Potter fan sites geek out for new game [update 1]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/30/harry-potter-fan-sites-geek-out-for-new-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/30/harry-potter-fan-sites-geek-out-for-new-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/30/harry-potter-fan-sites-geek-out-for-new-game/#commentsIn a masterful bit of marketing, Electronic Arts invited representatives from eight Harry Potter fan sites to their UK studios for a sneak preview of the upcoming game based on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. There the fans were divided into Hogwarts houses and entertained by an enthusiastic PR representative who is "known to do air-magic (as opposed to air-guitar)."

Not surprisingly, the writers geeked out on the "spine-tingling and spell binding" environments in the game and new features like the ability to wander around Hogwarts and some of its surroundings. The write-up also hints at some of the new characters and mini-games that will be represented in the game, before delving into some truly trivial Harry Potter minutiae.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be available for a mind-boggling eight systems (PSP, GBA, Nintendo DS, PS2, PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and the Nintendo Wii) when it comes out, likely in time for the July 2007 movie.

[Update: Picture replaced with one of our own Conrad Quilty-Harper to protect the innocent]

JoystiqHarry Potter fan sites geek out for new game [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Before we break out the goods, let's just clarify: these are launch window titles. Meaning they'll come out within the first few months of the Wii's release. They may or may not be taking up shelf space on launch day. That said, Electronic Arts is supporting the Wii launch window with six titles, including a few offerings from wildly popular franchises like Madden and Tiger Woods PGA Tour. These titles were already announced for the Wii, but EA confirmed all six for the launch window at in Leipzig.

The full list:

  • Godfather
  • Harry Potter
  • Madden NFL 2007
  • Need For Speed: Carbon
  • SSX 5
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007

    • JoystiqEA's launch lineup originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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