Sunday, June 6, 2010
by Ben Silverman
Hermione, we're not in Hogwarts anymore.
EA has pulled back the curtain on the upcoming games based on the two-part Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film, and just like the once-innocent cast, they're all grown up.
Due out alongside the first of the two feature films this fall, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 turns the talented spellcaster into an action hero, letting players wield the full power of Potter in what's essentially a third-person shooter.
"We believe we are creating a Harry Potter game that the HD console gaming generation will appreciate and enjoy," said Jonathan Bunney, VP, Head of Production at game developer EA Bright Light. "We have built new technology specifically to allow us to prove that magic is a truly potent force and, in this game, players will need to use all their skills if they want to survive."
While past Potter games have been more adventurous affairs set in the magical grounds of Hogwarts, the Deathly Hallows will eschew the school completely, instead tasking players with tracking down and eliminating Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes. Potter's signature spells have been transformed into powerful weapons, giving the family-friendly franchise a distinctly mature spin, as the unlikely heroes try to save the world by taking down the Dark Lord and his minions Modern Warfare style.
Long for the more playful days of Potter's youth? You're in luck: the kid-friendly Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is due out at the end of June.
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