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Midway presents interactive entertainment of the future at GC 2006 (Happy Feet)

Aug 22, 2006

Unveiling one of the most diversified and high powered lineups in its company history, Midway Games Inc., a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, announced today its product portfolio to be shown at the annual Games Convention (GC), August 23-27 in Leipzig. This year's lineup showcases proven brands such as Unreal Tournament 2007 and Mortal KombatÒ: Armageddon; exciting new properties such as Stranglehold; kid's properties like Happy Feet and The Ant Bully along with full support for both handheld and next generation game systems.

Next 'Harry Potter' Made For Wii First, Other Consoles Second (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)

Aug 20, 2008

"Harry Potter" is a series dictated by the most popular console. First, PS One. Then, PlayStation 2. For a while, Xbox 360. But now, Wii has taken over.

Making Wii the lead platform was the first decision that "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" executive producer Jonathan Bunney made when approaching the latest Wizard game.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Game Delayed Until 2009 ? (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)

Aug 15, 2008

WorthPlaying writes: "Warner Bros. decided to push the movie release from late 2008 to July 2009, so we asked EA about whether the game would also suffer a delay. Various sources claimed they were surprised by the news, while the producer said the announcement came at an inopportune time, indicating the game would also have to be pushed due to overlapping story lines outside of the already-released book."

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince announced (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)

Apr 22, 2008

EA Casual Entertainment Label and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game will be released later this year to coincide with the film based on J.K. Rowling's sixth Harry Potter book.

Potter fends off Transformers (Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix)

Jul 24, 2007

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.

"Re-creating Hogwarts was a huge challenge" (Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix)

Jul 4, 2007

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 ...

Harry Potter website unleashes a little magic (Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix)

Jun 16, 2007

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.

New Harry Potter website launched - with screens (Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix)

Jun 15, 2007

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 ...

Official Harry Potter site launched (Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix)

Jun 4, 2007

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.

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

May 4, 2007

New details on Potter's motion-controlled spellcasting (Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix)

May 3, 2007

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 ...

EA magics up new Potter trailer (Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix)

Apr 26, 2007

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 ...

Rumor: The Wii-mic ... and Harry Potter will use it (Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix)

Mar 12, 2007

The NDA breaking rumor has EA working on a Harry Potter game using the mic in conjunction with gestures to cast spells. Now that's the type of Wii title we're talking about!

IGN: Pre-E3 2008: Natsume's Load (Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility)

Jul 14, 2008

With just one day to go before the doors to the Electronic Entertainment Expo swing open at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Natsume has revealed its line-up of games it will have on display at this year's show. Watch for coverage on the following titles in the next three days:

Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness (Nintendo DS)
Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility (Wii)
Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon (Nintendo DS)
Princess Debut (Nintendo DS)
Hamtaro (Nintendo DS)
Yumi's Odd Odyssey (PSP)

Harvest Moon Magical Melody Euro release date confirmed (Harvest Moon Wii)

Jan 22, 2008

Go Nintendo - January 21st, 2008

RevoGamers (in Spanish) had a chance to talk to Richard Barclay, Marketing Manager for Rising Star Games. Mr. Barclay was able to confirm that the 'set in stone' release date for Harvest Moon: Magical Melody on the Wii is March 14th, 2008. When asked about the first true Wii Harvest Moon game, Tree of Peace, Mr. Barclay still couldn't confirm that the game was coming to Europe.

Harvest Moon Creator Reveals Next Project To Take Series Online (Harvest Moon Wii)

Oct 3, 2007

Harvest Moon creator and Marvelous Entertainment President Yasuhiro Wada told Game Informer Online that the next Harvest Moon title will take the series online. However, Wada did not say on what platform the game will be. Game Informer speculates a Wii or DS version is quite likely.

Wada made it clear that the online version of Harvest Moon will not be an MMO; it will allow 2-8 players to visit your town. Wada said they're experimenting with having the same NPCs in everyone's town.

Harvest Moon online rumour quashed (Harvest Moon Wii)

Jun 19, 2007

Following rumours yesterday that Harvest Moon: Magical Melody for the Wii may contain online features, it was today confirmed by Rising Star Games that the game will NOT feature Wi-Fi gameplay.

Harvest Moon to be online? (Harvest Moon Wii)

Jun 18, 2007

A recent update to the official Harvest Moon page has hinted that the upcoming farming simulation title will use the Wii's Wi-Fi service. The website updated showing the official boxart for Magical Melody which included the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection logo!

Cow-tipping with Harvest Moon (Harvest Moon Wii)

Apr 17, 2007

Yasuhiro Wada sowed the seeds that would grow to be Harvest Moon, the successful and long-running farming simulator that's been flourishing ever since its 1997 SNES debut. Still going strong in 2007, the series has made the jump to DS and PSP, and there's even one on the way for Wii. Happy to discuss his work, Wada flew to the UK to see our sister site CVG for a quick chat. Harvest Moon may look like a child's game but it's a deep, complicated challenging affiar. What's your philosophy behind ...

Harvey Birdman Requires "Basic Reading Skills" (Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law)

Jan 11, 2008

Capcom isn't afraid to tell it like it is with it's new videogame adaptation of Harvey Birdman for Wii. The game, which is similar to the Phoenix Wright series, is very text heavy. Capcom wants to make sure that you have your Wii Remote, Classic Controller and literacy skills before you pop the game into your console.