XBOX-HQ.COM - EA Ships Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Electronic Arts announced that Harry Potter fans can experience the magic of Harry’s third year at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban videogame, available now. Gamers Can Now Play as Harry, Ron, or Hermione as They Face Harry’s Most Terrifying Opponents Yet: the Dementors of Azkaban.

For the first time, gamers can play as friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger 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 Express 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.

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 Hat, pestered by ghosts (including Peeves), 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 PlayStation 2, the Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and PC CD-ROM.

Source:XBOX365