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GDC Europe: Weasley twins demo Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Kinect challenge mode

El33tonline writes:

"Earlier today EA held it’s press conference at the Pallidium in Cologne, Germany. The publisher took the opportunity to showcase a number of highly anticipated titles from their exciting line-up as well as reveal a few surprises along the way.

One of those surprises was the debut of the Kinect challenge mode in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Not only did EA give us a brief glimpse into this new mode of the game, but they did it in true style with none other than the twins James and Oliver Phelps who portray the mischievous Weasley brothers, Fred and George, in the successful Harry Potter film franchise."

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exnihilonihilfit5011d ago (Edited 5011d ago )

It seems that because of the fact that the game is on rails and doesn't have to do much real time processing, the graphics look pretty good. Too bad the experience looks like total crap. A: They look like buffoons, B: they have minimal control, it's not even all that clear they were aiming despite what the guys says C: Lag was fairly apparent, D: It doesn't do anything to integrate full body movement, at least have them jog in place during the movement part or something.

Sorcery has already shown how the move would be much better for a game like this. Kinect still has a long way to go, I'm worried that all of its games are going to be on rails.

ATLGAMER5011d ago

this game looked garbage...with kinect on the rails is not the word

anthraxCZ5011d ago (Edited 5011d ago )

last year, i was pretty hyped about project natal, but now, with newer and newer (and worse and worse) videos showing lags and stupid games, i have to admit, this is totally ridicoulous... we are travelling in time, sadly back in time

i am xbot, but honestly, kinect sucks

beardpapa5011d ago (Edited 5011d ago )

give it a month or two after the casuals have swallowed up kinect and it will begin to gather dust when they realize how limited it is.

starwars demo then this. shows nothing much has progressed in terms of pleasing core fans.

TheTeam065011d ago

Why do I get the feeling that the Star Wars game for Kinect will end up being pretty similar?

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What’s Become of the Harry Potter Games?

No major Harry Potter game has been released since 2011. Are they gone forever or can we expect new ones to return to loyal Harry Potter fans?

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Relientk772974d ago

Sadly not much. Hopefully they can make some good Harry Potter games. I loved Lego Harry Potter games

Benoski2973d ago

Most of them were loosely based on the films.Now that there's no more movies being made for the time being, I don't see a new Harry Potter game releasing anytime soon.

jfcdoomblade2973d ago (Edited 2973d ago )

Sorcerer's Stone and Order of the Phoenix were a blast to play because of their explorative nature. Goblet of Fire was another good one too, many good times with the co-op on that one.

Summons752973d ago

They became trash after Chamber of Secrets and Quidditch World Cup. The Lego games were fun though.

quent2972d ago

No movie, no game. no cashin.

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How EA Wasted the Harry Potter Video Game License for Over a Decade

EA takes a lot of stick. The company is frequently attacked by outlets across the industry for what is perceived as negative and in some cases manipulative business practices. Whether right, or wrong, this perception has stuck with the company for a long time (they remain the only business in the world to win the coveted Worst Company in America ‘Award’ two years in a row) and based on their treatment of the Harry Potter franchise, it’s easy to see why!

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Chuk53518d ago

Truly.

EA should be ashamed.

pedrof933517d ago

Harry Potter and Chambre of Secrets for PS2 is one of my favorite games from childhood, was the game good ?

SegaGamer3517d ago (Edited 3517d ago )

I actually liked the Harry Potter games but all of the games were basically the same thing over and over again. Run through the castle, do tasks, collect stuff. It's typical EA, they don't have many new ideas. They just pick up the rights to make certain games and make the same game over and over again. Look at their sports games.

Also, i have been a big fan of Simpsons games but since EA got the rights to make those games all we have had is a game that come out after the movie and a mobile game. That is crap. I would love another Simpsons game, before EA took over we had loads of them.

Daniel_Potter3517d ago

Well, the first 3 games involved a lot of platforming, most of the time you had to collect items thoughts the level to complete it, like collect 10 stars etc. to be honest, despite playing them when i was a kid, i don't really have any love for them in my heart. For me they are mediocre and frustrating. The soundtrack is great though, was composed by Jeremy Soule(cough* skyrim cough*).

4th game was more like the lego games Warner Bros makes. Despite all the hate it got, it's still quite decent.

5th and 6th are actually quite good, the best ones i have to say, kind of "Hogwards student simulator" type. A very good combat was implemented, personally i played it with a mouse, you had to hold down either left or right mouse buttons and either move your mouse vertically/horizontally/clockw ise/anticlockwise. Basically each spell was binded with some combination. One great thing, you can really feel that disadvantage when you are fighting 3 v 1. To be honest it's not just a combat system, you have to use it even when you are not in combat. Spells like reparo to repair something, or use flames against plants that block the way, or leviosa to get something. Really suggest you give those games a chance, they even have chess if you are into that.

Well, the 7th part 1 and 2 are basically generic 3rd person shooters and well, are probably the worst

Finally there is the Quidditch game. One of the best sports games i have to say.

Unfortunately it's impossible to get them legally anymore. They aren't on digital distribution, i guess cause EA lost the rights to the Harry Potter license. Well, i guess you may find the recent 5th and 6th for consoles. But the Quidditch game will be hard to find. So i suggest just cough* ARRR!! cough*

Hawkinst5403517d ago

Do you mean that GBA Quiddich World Cup game? That was AWESOME I still have it

KonsoruMasuta3517d ago

The first 2 (And maybe the third one) were alright. After that, they went to the crapper.

You have a world with so much lore. A world filled loveable characters and a thrilling story.
How do you mess it up?

annoyedgamer3517d ago

EA messes everything up, I cannot name a single game that they have not ran into the ground.

iNFAMOUZ13517d ago

i waited so LONG for a good hp game :( never got it.....ddreams crushed

Unlimax3517d ago (Edited 3517d ago )

Still remember the PS1 games of Harry Potter , they were totally the best
i also hope to see MOH series back to the PS1 era style

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The 10 Worst Games of This Generation

Because we care about our readers, Cheat Code Central has put together a list of games that you should probably avoid. If you pick up one of these titles anyway, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Fylus4485d ago

Oh. Yet another list.

Oh... It's another top 10 worst games list...

Heh, modern journalism.

Jake_the_Dog4485d ago

I can think of worse games, and they're all shovelware.

Tanir4485d ago

they are all kinect aswell lol, odd that wii has better bad games than the kinect haha

OhMyGandhi4485d ago (Edited 4485d ago )

These aren't the worse games around. And as rentals go, Terminator wasn't an atrocious game.

Baka-akaB4485d ago

None of these games are even "worthy" of such a list . The underlying issue with such sh*tty list , is that they'll always only refer to somewhat known or popular obvious titles

ShaunCameron4485d ago

My problem with DOAX2 was that it put more emphasis on building and maintaining relationships than the sporting activities it supposed to be about. I man, what the .... does relationships have to do with sports especially the individual sports? I'm trying to play sports.

Bomberman: Act Zero? It really broke my heart to see what this once-respected IP devolved into. It made me despise the XBox 360 and the PS3 and its owners and developers for their rabid demand for "realistic" characters/graphics.