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The Harry Potter Game that Never Was...Yet
flickr.com posted by Kotaku Jul 13 2011 16:40 GMT
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#internlab Jen: So Sam, If you could have your dream HP video game, what would it be like? More »
Lego Of Tradition: On Traveller’s Tales
videogames.lego.com posted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun May 20 2011 16:58 GMT
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It’s a mistake, in light of Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean, to accuse Traveller’s Tales of diminishing returns with their Lego series. I keep seeing that happening. It’s wrong. If anything the problem is the stability of their consistency. I’ve had a think about why.

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A Very LEGO Christmas
kotaku.com posted by Kotaku Dec 18 2010 01:40 GMT
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#holidaycards and a very bricky New Year. More »
Lego Harry Potter ships over 2.7 million units
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Aug 04 2010 23:20 GMT
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What would the appropriate spell be called? Financialus Maximus? Cashius Give-it-all-to-us? Look, we're not hip to this Harry Potter thing the kids are into, but with the latest Warner Bros. financial earnings showing Lego Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 has "shipped over 2.7 million units," we want in. The game launched on June 29 and received favorable marks across the board, even from yours truly.

Of course, it should be noted that "shipped" does not equal sold -- copies of the game could very well be sitting on store shelves right now. Regardless, don't expect you'll be seeing the last of these Lego games anytime soon.
Crackdown 2 holds on to top UK sales spot; Xbox 360 S has solid launch
chart-track.co.uk posted by Joystiq Jul 19 2010 17:40 GMT
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Crackdown 2 just barely held off Dance on Broadway last week to maintain the top spot on the UK all formats chart for a second week in a row. According to Chart-Track, "Orb Collector 2" sales dropped 36 percent and only sold about 800 units more than Ubisoft's show tune-themed Just Dance successor (the original Just Dance retained a supporting role in the ten spot). Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and Red Dead Redemption each slipped one spot to third and fourth, respectively. The lone new entry in the top ten was Disney's Toy Story 3 in fifth place.

In hardware sales, although Chart-Track didn't reveal specific numbers, the Xbox 360 Slim (or Short) enjoyed the UK's most successful launch for a "revised" console. The redesigned console surpassed the relaunches of both the PS2 and PS3 slim models and, in its opening weekend, matched the regional launch figures of the Pro and Core Xbox 360 SKUs from back in late 2005.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 Review: Perhaps the Best LEGO Game to Date
kotaku.com posted by Kotaku Jul 13 2010 15:00 GMT
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#review As Kotaku's resident LEGO fan and game reviewer I approached LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 with more than a bit of trepidation. It's the first time I have ever been asked to play a LEGO game and didn't really want to. More »
UK Charts: Potter Slips As Crackdown Lays The Smackdown
ps3.ign.com posted by IGN Jul 13 2010 09:58 GMT
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Ruffian's blaster kicks sand in Harry's speccy face.
Swag Sunday: Lego Harry Potter (360)
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 12 2010 00:00 GMT
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Of the many things that the non-muggles among us are capable of doing with magic, conjuring money unfortunately isn't on the list. The rest of us are in the same boat, and so even if Lego Harry Potter only costs $30 at retail, we felt it best to give away our review copy of the game (same as retail) to either group of folks.

For a chance to win that copy of LHP, all you have to do is tell us your favorite spell from the series. Wingardium Leviosa, perhaps? Crucio, maybe ... you monster? Tell us in the comments below in the next 24 hours and keep an eye on your email inbox!
  • Leave a comment telling us what your favorite spell from the Harry Potter franchise is.
  • You must be 13 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry per person.
  • This entry period ends at 7:01PM ET on Monday, July 12.
  • At that time, we will randomly select one winner to receive a copy of Lego Harry Potter on Xbox 360 (ARV: $29.99) and various Harry Potter trinkets (ARV: $10).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. Please note that Joyswag may be in "used" condition. For more info on our policy, click here.
Lego Harry Potter casts 'petrificus totalus' on UK chart toppers
chart-track.co.uk posted by Joystiq Jul 05 2010 16:05 GMT
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The boy who lived placed a binding curse on the Chart Track's UK all-formats chart last week, sticking Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Red Dead Redemption and Super Mario Galaxy 2 in their present descending order, with Mr. Potter grabbing the golden snitch (and top spot) for the second week in a row.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, available on all the major consoles, premiered at number four last week. Also, the Wii's one singular sensation, Ubisoft's Dance on Broadway, let in the sunshine and basked with a sixth place premiere. Of course, perennial favorite Just Dance was ballroom dancing with its Broadway partner in the seventh spot. Find the complete UK top ten after the break.

Review: Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 02 2010 22:31 GMT
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I spent a lot of this week wondering while playing (and enjoying) Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4, "What in the world am I gonna tell our readers about this that they don't already know?"

Considering it's the hojillionth Lego game to be released, what could I possibly impart about the latest iteration that isn't a variation on the "This is a great game for kids of all ages and for parents with Harry Potter-loving children" descriptor? Thankfully, the answer was more obvious than I could have hoped: It's just like Metroid with training wheels! ... And, you know, with Harry Potter instead of a space bounty hunter.
LEGO Harry Potter PSP Review
psp.ign.com posted by IGN Jul 02 2010 18:20 GMT
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The muggles shall inherit the magic.
OnLive reports smooth launch, adds Lego Harry Potter
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jun 30 2010 07:05 GMT
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OnLive has posted a "state of the service" on its official blog after ten days of accepting beta users, and from the report, everything seems to be going well. While there were a few bugs, the service has been up 24/7 since launch, and OnLive says it's "accommodated far more members at this stage than ever anticipated." We've contacted the company to see if we can find out just how many members OnLive is serving so far.

And the company is also adding games -- Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is being added this week, hours before stores open to sell the physical copy of the title. There's a contest as well -- if you happen to be an OnLive member and are the first to complete the game entirely, you can take a video of your winnings, upload it to the service and drop an email about it, and you could win an iPad or iPod touch. We don't know how many people are floating out in the cloud quite yet, but it is drifting right along.

Thanks, Dennis!
UK Charts: Harry Potter And The Sales Chart Victory
ps3.ign.com posted by IGN Jun 29 2010 09:53 GMT
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Lego wizard finally disarms Red Dead Redemption.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Review
xbox360.ign.com posted by IGN Jun 28 2010 19:36 GMT
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If there's no grass on the field, play Quidditch.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 - review
eurogamer.net posted by GoNintendo Jun 25 2010 16:35 GMT
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A portion of a Eurogamer review… …that’s the genius of these games. In the past I’ve always been cautious with my praise for the LEGO titles, because as fun and as charming as they were, I always felt they could be something more: that there was some as-yet unreached plateau where the great ideas would coalesce [...]
Lego Harry Potter trailer previews cast of 'Spellbinding' characters
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jun 10 2010 23:00 GMT
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We admit it: This latest trailer for Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 resonates with us in a big, big way. How could we not be on board with a video that shows how nearly every character from the first four books has been transmogrified into Lego form? That's like a sure-fire recipe for nerd ambrosia.

So, Lego Harry's good at flying on brooms, Lego Hermione is good at puzzle-solving and Lego Ron is good at ... being a good friend? We guess?
Block some spells with the Lego Harry Potter demo on XBLM
xbox.joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jun 08 2010 21:18 GMT
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Or should that be: spell some blocks? Anyway, the point is that a Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 demo is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. Finally, you can relive all the great moments from the books. Like when Harry accidentally summoned the Staypuft Marshmallow Man, or when Hermione flew the Millennium Falcon through the Death Star. Okay, so none of those things happened, but it's been like three years since the last book came out. Give us a break.


Xbox.com: Add Lego Harry Potter demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Earthworms, FPS deals and LEGO Harry Potter on XBLM next week
majornelson.com posted by Joystiq Jun 05 2010 14:00 GMT
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Major Nelson has spilled all of the proverbial beans on next week's XBL content and deals, and it looks like the perfect time to catch up on some games you might have missed.

Leading the pack is Earthworm Jim HD, the long-awaited re-release of the only game in memory that lets you launch cows for fun and profit. It'll be out on Wednesday, June 9, for 800 ($10). Red Faction Guerrilla and Need for Speed Undercover will be released for Games on Demand, and a demo for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will be out on Monday, June 7.

The deals are excellent as well -- Worms 2: Armageddon, Duke Nukem 3D and Peggle (yes!) will all be on sale next week for 400 ($5), and you'll be able to get FPSes Serious Sam HD, Call of Duty Classic and Battlefield 1943 for just 800 ($10).
Earthworms, FPS deals and LEGO Harry Potter on XBLA next week
majornelson.com posted by Joystiq Jun 05 2010 14:00 GMT
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Major Nelson has spilled all of the proverbial beans on next week's XBL content and deals, and it looks like the perfect time to catch up on some games you might have missed.

Leading the pack is Earthworm Jim HD, the long-awaited re-release of the only game in memory that lets you launch cows for fun and profit. It'll be out on Wednesday, June 9, for 800 ($10). Red Faction Guerrilla and Need for Speed Undercover will be released for Games on Demand, and a demo for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will be out on Monday, June 7.

The deals are excellent as well -- Worms 2: Armageddon, Duke Nukem HD and Peggle (yes!) will all be on sale next week for 40) ($5), and you'll be able to get FPSes Serious Sam HD, Call of Duty Classic and Battlefield 1942 for just 800 ($10).
Lego Harry Potter demo materializes on Xbox Live June 7, PS3 and PC to follow
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jun 03 2010 19:30 GMT
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Would you like to try Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4, before its June 29 release date? Luckily for you, the wizards at Hogwarts have decided to share a quick magic lesson that will allow you to do just that starting June 7. Here's how you perform the spell, which, for complicated magical reasons, won't work until June 7:
Download the demo from Xbox Live Maybe say a magic word or gesture with a wand or something The incantations and potion-brewing required to bring this demo into existence are somewhat more difficult for a PlayStation 3 and PC demo, so those versions won't be available until later in June. You'll be able to summon those demos just as easily, however, when the time arrives. You have the power within you.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Demo Hits This Month
kotaku.com posted by Kotaku Jun 03 2010 16:50 GMT
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A demo for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Demo hits Xbox Live on June 7. The demo comes to the PC and PS3 later this month. The actual game comes out on June 26 in Europe and June 29 in North America. More »
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