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EA Announces Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince for Mac

Mac Gaming News - EA Announces Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince for Mac

by , 4:05 PM EDT, April 30th, 2008

On Wednesday, Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced that the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" game will be released later this year on several platforms, including the Mac, to coincide with the release of the WB film.

"We believe that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game represents a milestone in the movie tie-in genre," said Harvey Elliott, Head of EA Bright Light studio in the UK where the Harry Potter franchise has its home. "Building on the technological advancements of previous games in the series the team here is working closely with the filmmakers to create an immersive interactive experience that captures the story, the action, the excitement and, above all, the fun of the film."


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"Working with EA, we look forward to offering fans a compelling Harry Potter video game, one which captures the thrilling storyline and high visual quality of the movie," said Scott Johnson, Vice President, Business Development for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "The adherence to the rich fiction is a trademark of this franchise and with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans will experience the most authentic and enjoyable game in the series to date."

A specific release date and pricing for the Mac was not announced.

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