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MARCH 19, 2007 at 8:16 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Electronic Arts (EA), the makers of the Harry Potter video games, announced over the weekend that the Order of the Phoenix video game will be released a week before the movie in July.
According to Chris Roberts, senior designer of the game the game is designed to give players the freedom to do whatever they want, with no prescribed way to complete the game:
You're going to see all of Hogwarts based on the blueprints from the movie. It's all there and it streams without loading.
We're showing some places that have never been seen before like Grimmauld Place where Sirius Black lives.
We've got a school full of kids - it's a living breathing world the player can mooch around in - they're not absolutely forced to play this level, then this level, then this level.
The game is completely free-form: Harry can go to class, play gobstones or wizard chess, all of the things from the film.
Also some new
screenshots from the game are available online, whick have been captured directly from the game at a specific resolution. We will try to obtain better versions of these images shortly. Thanks Sami.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Dobbygirl says:
I'm not really sure how I feel about these images. I'm actually very torn. Of course, these are just pictures, not the actual game. So, we will have to see...
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 8:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 640
Melian Potter says:
Even though I´m not into Video games, I´d love to try this one.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 8:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
WOW.... that sounds like a really cool game... serriously... I want to play that game so badly now... <333 I suppose I'll just have to wait... <333
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 8:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
Poppysock says:
Let's talk facts not rumours. Sounds like a role playing game I would like. COS game was pretty lame back in the day, but this looks cool. Worth a try.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 8:34 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Awesome! I can't wait for it to come out! It kind of reminds me of PS2's Chamber of Secrets game, where you could explore everything around Hogwarts, well most everything. I especially liked the game format for that reason. And if this game is anything like that... we're going to have a lot of fun playing!!!
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 8:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2298
Mrobinson587 says:
Wow that sounds like they are making the effort to make a really good game and not just a kids movie lame game. I am an avid gamer and lets be honest the games were okay but not blockbusters or anything. This sounds excellent. And the on the Wii,
Wiimote= Wand
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 8:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3651
Saint Hedwig says:
I don't play video games at all, but it doesn't seem like good taste to release this game before the movie, especially because it involves never-before-seen sets.
~
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 8:56 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!
So excited for the game!!
They are so much fun!
woot woot!!
:D
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:05 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
Coolness. i dont really buy the video games but i think im going to start.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
awww, man....only a week before the movie? I won't even have time to check it out before we go to see the movie! I wish they'd spread this stuff out a little more. July is gonna be freakin' NUTS!
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Ohh sounds goood!!! The picture with Harry in the Owlery is funny! You can see all the Owl droppings.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Oh my Rupert, this game sounds so flipping cool!!!! I can't wait until it comes out, I'm going to play it right away. July is going to be such a busy month. First we get the Order of the Phoenix video game, then a week later we get the Order of the Phoenix movie, then a week later we get the final Harry Potter book!!! INSANITY!!!
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
Oh cool...my best friend is definately going to buy it so we can both play :) can't wait <3
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
The video games will be selling as fast as a little kid at a candy store because many can't wait that long to see the movie and want to know the plot before they see the movie.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
I don't really mind because I'm not a big fan of the games. I prefer the books and the movies. I guess it's a good news for the game fans.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1945
Carrie Weasley says:
July is going to be such a great month. This game looks and sounds like it's going to be amazing. I can't wait to play it! This sounds like a definite improvement over the GoF game.
*wishes it were July already*
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Cool, that means the game and the soundtrack will probably be due out the week before the movie.
I'll want to get it, but I guess I won't want to be spoiled for the movie, what with the designs and all. Of course, by then, we'll have probably gotten a better look at everything, so it won't be that big of a deal. Oh well.
The fact that it's free-form sounds really cool. Also, in the new screenshots, it seems Harry almost looks younger, like he did back in the first movie. But maybe that's just me.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 9:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Wow.. Thats awesome..I have to get that game the minute it comes out..
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 10:09 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
The game sounds great. I can't wait for it to come out. I would like to play it right now. July is going to be a great month.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 10:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
That sounds awesome! I am going to buy this game!
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 10:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
The Harry Potter games are always so lame... I was so disappointed in GoF... They should be more "Legend of Zelda"-like.... Or have two versions, one for younger players and one for older...
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 10:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
This game sounds really fun and I want to play it......now!
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 10:38 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Let's talk facts not rumours. Sounds like a role playing game I would like. COS game was pretty lame back in the day, but this looks cool. Worth a try.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 10:51 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Wow I have never been so interested in playing a Harry Potter video game as much as this one.
The free roaming option is very appealing.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 10:59 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Sounds really good. Too bad you have to wait for the movie. So much is happening then, with the book coming out.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 11:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
HRH301 says:
The game sounds like it is going to be really fun. I like how they decided to make it a free-form game.
Posted Mar 19, 2007 at 11:09 PM EST
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