Sixth Harry Potter Game Announced

Rabid Harry Potter fans will once again be able to go back to Hogwarts as EA has announced Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the game based on the sixth book in the venerable series.

“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 Wii, 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 will feature wizard duels, Potions classes and the ubiquitous Quidditch matches. It is in development at EA Bright Light Studio and will be released this Fall alongside the movie for the Wii, PS3, PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, DS, PC, Mac and mobile devices.