Just in time for the movie, it seems.EA SHIPS HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN VIDEOGAME
Gamers Can Now Play as Harry, Ron, or Hermione as They Face Harry’s Most Terrifying Opponents Yet: the Dementors of Azkaban
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 4, 2004 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Harry Potterä fans can experience the magic of Harry’s third year at Hogwartsä in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanä videogame, available now.
For the first time, gamers can play as friends Ron Weasleyä and Hermione Grangerä as well as Harry Potter, switching between characters and utilizing their key attributes and skills to resolve challenges and overcome enemies. The three friends need to combine their strengths and master a variety of new spells as they face Harry’s most terrifying opponents yet: the Dementors™, dreaded guards of Azkaban prison.
From the opening scene on the Hogwarts Expressä to the climactic finale on the shore of the great lake at Hogwarts, the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban videogame immerses players in the magical world of Harry Potter. Players can unravel the mystery surrounding Sirius Blackä and his escape from the infamous wizard prison Azkaban as they take part in the most exciting and challenging Harry Potter videogame adventure yet. Gamers encounter a host of new characters and creatures, engage in a variety of sub-quests, fly on a Hippogriff, and reveal the secrets of the Marauder’s Map.
In addition, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, is the first third-party title to fully utilize the EyeToy™ USB Camera* technology for the PlayStationâ2 computer entertainment system. Using this feature, gamers will be able to enjoy a uniquely entertaining Harry Potter experience as the player’s image appears on the television screen via the EyeToy camera. Up to four players can compete in a series of Harry Potter themed games offering hours of fun for the entire family, including Zonko’s Joke Shop, Exploding Snap, Chocolate Frogs, and more. In Play mode, players are sorted by the Sorting Hatä, pestered by ghosts (including Peevesä), and have to complete chores for Hogwarts caretaker Filch.
Developed by EA’s UK Studio, the team behind the worldwide success of the Harry Potter library of games that have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is available for the Sony PlayStation 2 console, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCubeä, Game Boy® Advance, and PC CD-ROM. The game is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $39.95 for console platforms and $29.95 for PC and Game Boy Advance. The game’s official website is www.harrypotter.ea.com.
*EyeToy technology sold separately.
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