Harry Potter's latest videogame outing continues to dominate the UK charts - no doubt thanks to the recent launch of the film to which it ties in and last Saturday's release of the final book in JK Rowling's witches and wizards series.

However, it will face stern competition this week from Transformers (number two All Formats, number one on PS2 and Xbox 360), with the live action film in that famous franchise set for general release this Friday.
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Jul 19, 2007

KillZone 2 preview in P3Zine Issue 5

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PS3 - Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix - KillZone 2 preview in P3Zine Issue 5

Issue 5 of the free PlayStation 3 magazine has a preview of KillZone 2, plus an exclusive interview with the developer of Heavenly Sword and an E3 roundup report.
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Jul 4, 2007

"Re-creating Hogwarts was a huge challenge"

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Wednesday 4 July 2007 In a recent podcast the Creative Director of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Matt Birch, has revealed that creating Harrys famous school was a huge challenge for the development team. Also included in the six minute chat are comments from the cast talking about how impressed they were with the visuals of the game. And Matt is even kind enough to offer some helpful hints and tips for those of you who are having a little trouble finding your way around. The ... » Read More

Jun 29, 2007

Exclusive video tour of Harry Potter's Hogwarts

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Harrys back for his fifth year at the school of witchcraft and wizardry in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which is available in stores now (read our review). To celebrate, we have taken Harry and his friends around Hogwarts to show off the main locations of these magical hallways. We visit the Great Hall, Hagrids Hut and the Gryffindor Common Room, among other instantly recognizable locations. After the tour, grab your wand and transport yourself to the next page to see Harry ... » Read More

Jun 27, 2007

Is this Harry Potter in drag?

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"What? What's that? Is that Harry Potter in drag?" These were the exact words bellowed across the GamesRadar office, as one of our number trundled through Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on PlayStation 3. And, on close examination, it would appear to be true. Just peek at this image below. On the right is Harry Potter, and on the left is, well, Harry Potter with pigtails. It's supposed to be Myrtle, the ghostly inhabitant of one of the girl's lavs at Hogwarts, played in the films by ... » Read More

Jun 24, 2007

Worldwide PlayStation 3 releases for the week of June 25th

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PS3 - Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix - Worldwide PlayStation 3 releases for the week of June 25th

Quite a well populated list. There's no real way anyone can complain about this week's releases. Unless you're a European The Darknees 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.
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Jun 16, 2007

Harry Potter website unleashes a little magic

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PS3 - Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix - Harry Potter website unleashes a little magic

EA has just launched the official website for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix videogame. While Joystiq only grudgingly admit their 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 spell casting.
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Jun 15, 2007

New Harry Potter website launched - with screens

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EA has launched a fancy new website for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The website should be enough to please any Potter fanatic as it's littered with screenshots (some of which you can see right here), trailers and other things for you muggles to do while you wait for the final book. The videogame is being brought to console, handheld and PC and relives the fifth-installment of the book. Check out the official website here and look out for the review soon. We've got high hopes ... » Read More

Jun 4, 2007

Official Harry Potter site launched

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PS3 - Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix - Official Harry Potter site launched

Games developing giant, Electronic Arts has just launched the official web site for the game version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The web site is currently incomplete and the UK version is the only one available for public viewing.
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May 4, 2007

New Details on Potter's Motion-Controlled Spellcasting

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PS3 - Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix - New Details on Potter's Motion-Controlled Spellcasting

May 3, 2007

New details on Potter's motion-controlled...

PS3 News | Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix

EA's recreation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will boast a new gesture-based spellcasting system that lets you perform magic with motions on PS3 and Wii. While the 360 version will remain stuck with conventional analog sticks, the PS3 and Wii versions will be more interesting. Executive producer, Harvey Elliott, explained to GameSpot: "Instead of pressing buttons to fire off specific spells, we use each console's unique controls. "So if you want to use 'depulso' to push an ... » Read More

Apr 26, 2007

EA magics up new Potter trailer

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Calling all Potter fans - EA has released new in-game footage from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the publisher's latest title starring the boy wizard that's set to release alongside the movie this summer. The movie runs for around 90 seconds and can be seen at the bottom of our page. Make sure to see new screens of Potter's adventure here. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix videogame is being brought to consoles, handhelds and the PC and relives the fifth-installment ... » Read More

Apr 18, 2007

New Harry Potter screens materialize

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Want to see what Harry Potter looks like in next-gen? We've just received the first gameplay images for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which you can see for yourself by clicking here or heading to the Images tab above. Visually, EA seems to be treating its most famous franchise very well. The graphics in these five shots are surprisingly impressive for what could have been (mistakenly) relegated to kiddie fare. The characters appear lifelike and the environments appear accurate... ... » Read More

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