LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 video game to be released in 2011 holiday season
 

Warner Bros and TT Games have announced that the LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 video game, the sequel to the popular Years 1-4 game released last summer, will be out this holiday season. The press release, along with a teaser image of Voldemort creeping towards Hogwarts, can be found below. The game will be released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation3, PSP, Nintendo DS, Nintendo D3S, Nintendo Wii, and Windows PC formats.

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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 hit game LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, will be available holiday 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.

“With this game, TT Games captures everything fans love about the Harry Potter universe – and adds a distinct LEGO twist.”

Based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry Potter’s 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 Godric’s 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 Potter‘s 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 family friendly 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.

Oh my gosh YES!!! I loved the first lego game and carn't wait for this one! It's going to be totally awesome! :woot:

Cool!!!

I am so excited! I beat 1-4 on WII within 3 days. :-)

This is just what I was hoping was going to be announced soon. I can't wait to see how Deathly Hallows gets LEGOfied. This will likely be the best Harry Potter game and the best LEGO game ever.

WOAH! cool! i can't imagine years 5-7 on lego, for some reason. maybe because they're so dark? AHHH i'm so excited

Awesome! I can't wait, I love these games! :)

I'm so excited! :D my boyfriend and I always play 1-4. I know this net one will be amazing as well! Yayayayaya

And that is what's going to make the LEGO cutscenes so hilarious.

I love the Lego games they make of movies-I haven't played any of the Lego HP ones yet though (why haven't I?!). Can't wait to play this!

Sounds great! And the box looks amazing!

for some reason, I cannot wait to see a LEGO!Umbridge :lol: I'll probably try to get this game as soon as it comes out. I waited awhile for the Years 1-4 because I wasn't sure I'd like it, but I ended up loving it, so I know I'll love this one too. :loved: Sooo excited now!

That's awesome!

Aw...I still haven't played Years 1-4 yet. :( Hopefully I'll be able to play this sometime soon. :D

Yes! I really wanna play that one! But first i need to buy years 1-4! :) I cant wait!

Can't wait!! I hope they release it for the iPhone again. I have spent many a battery killing nights playing the first one for many, many hours!!

I've played years 1-4 and it was awesome! Can't wait for the new one! :P

Nice..

Can't wait!! I own years 1-4 so I'm ready for the next!!!

me too i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:r/hr: