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Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Announced
Burbank, Calif. May 19, in the year of our Lord 2011 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group are pleased to announce that LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7, the follow-up to the game LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, will be available by Christmas 2011 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation Portable) system, the NGP system, the Wii™ system, the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems and Windows PC.
Based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry Potters heroic adventures in the Muggle and wizarding worlds. From Privet Drive in Little Whinging to Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and Hogwarts plus new locations including Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic, and Godrics Hollow players will encounter new faces, new challenges and new magic, preparing them for the ultimate face-off against Lord Voldemort™.
"In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, we are giving gamers a truly epic conclusion to the most successful movie franchise in history with delightful gameplay for fans of all ages," said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. "We have built upon the first game and are giving fans even more magical abilities, puzzle solving and exploration, in addition to our distinctive brand of hilarious LEGO humor and charm."
"LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 offers Harry Potter and LEGO fans an immersive experience that is fun and accessible for players of all ages," said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "With this game, TT Games captures everything fans love about the Harry Potter universe and adds a distinct LEGO twist."
"This game is a game of magic! LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 distills the drama and action of Harry Potters magical world, and then gives players the chance to immerse themselves in their favorite characters and environments, where they can discover new adventures and have great fun," said Lisbeth Valther Pallesen, Executive Vice President, LEGO CED. "TT Games has successfully combined a deep appreciation of the Harry Potter story with signature LEGO humor and superior production capabilities in another fantastic LEGO video game."
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 builds upon the magical gameplay, lessons and potion-making skills learned in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 to equip gamers with the tools necessary to challenge a host of new foes and some familiar ones (including He Who Must Not Be Named). The upcoming title is action-packed from start to finish, including loads of new lessons, spells, and bonus content for hours of gaming.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is being developed by TT Games and will be published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.videogames.LEGO.com.