Find LEGO Harry Potter Game For PS2, Wii And All

As you know there's a brand new Harry Potter movie in theaters and as you would expect it is fairing very well at the box office. That also means that Potter merchandise will also fair well this Christmas season. So if you want a LEGO Harry Potter game you might want to go get it now before the shops are all out of them.

The LEGO Potter games are probably the most popular of the Potter game collection and the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 game is at the top of the list. This game takes you through the first four years of Harry's learning at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As if playing the game wasn't good enough, seeing all the Potter characters as LEGO characters just adds to the fun.

Just imagine yourself playing this LEGO Harry Potter game as LEGO Harry or Hermione Granger or any of the other characters going through your lessons, learning to cast spells, mix potions or fly on broomsticks all to earn your house points. You'll also get to explore familiar scenes like Hogwarts castle, Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade.

The LEGO video games are already very popular and have a huge following. Now team that with the extremely popular Harry Potter franchise and there's no way that the Harry Potter: Years 1-4 game can lose. This is a game for a generation of game players who grew up as fans of the Potter books and movies.

Okay, so now you're all excited and you want to get the game and get started on an adventure. But you have a PlayStation 3 and now you're wondering if you can get the game for that system? The answer is yes! This LEGO Harry Potter game has a version for the most popular game systems out there including Xbox 360, Wii, PSP and there's even a PC version so rest easy knowing that you're covered.

So now the question is, where can you find the game? With Christmas coming up and the popularity of the game it's bound to fly off the shelves in the stores. Well one place you are nearly always apt to find it is online and one of the best places online to get it is at Amazon. At Amazon not only are you sure to find the game but you are also going to get a good price. They have been online for a long time and they are a very trusted company to do business with.

If you're planning to get the LEGO Harry Potter game Years 1-4 as gift or get it for yourself, look at getting it from Amazon and I think you'll be happy you did.

LEGO 4842 Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle for Your Top List Christmas Present

Harry Potter is one phenomenon that people have been talking about throughout the whole thirteen years since its first introduction in 1997. Since that day, everything that comes with the Harry Potter tag will surely get hunted by every single one of the fantastic story fans. Especially when the battle against Lord Voldemort intensifies, everyone definitely wanted some of their own Harry Potter adventures in any way they can.

That is why LEGO as one of the oldest brand names in toy industries unleashes the amazing LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle 4842. As the name implies, this one product will let you build your own Hogwarts magic schools. This product was issued to commemorate the release of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie in the last November. If you have seen the movie, then you surely want this product for you to bring home to.

Just like in the movie, you can see the grand design of Hogwarts in a very detail specification that LEGO has created. We all know how good LEGO is when it comes to details with its magnificent block features.

You will be able to build the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry up to its legendary room that you have ever seen in the movie. Build the famous Dumbledore's office with its sliding spiral staircase, the Slytherin and Gryffindor rooms. You can even add the renowned little feature of the room like the Basilisk Fang and the fireplace room where Sirius Black's face appeared to talk to Harry in Gryffindor.

This one product is also packed with well known mini figures of the story like: Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, Lord Voldemort, Professor Dumbledore, Professor Snape, Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, Argus Filch and his cat, Mrs. Norris and two Dementors. You can surely imagine how the fights going to be like inside the Hogwarts with two Dementors lurking around the outside of the school's area along with Lord Voldemort who is trying to hunt Harry while Professor Dumbledore tries to stop him. Create your own set of a story with the mini figures to the very extent of your great imaginations.

We all know how famous LEGO has been. Its quality along with the special features that it has had managed to subdue everybody all around the world in this modern technology era. Combine that with the famous Harry Potter story, you will then get a blockbuster of what a game should be like. It will surely be a perfect Christmas present for any kind of age, from adult to children, especially for hard fans of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Falling Short Of Capturing The Thrill Of Being A Wizard

Developed by EA Bright Light Studio and produced by Electronic Arts, the Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince for Nintendo Wii game was released on June 30, 2009, to coincide with film's mid-2009 international release. This video game features the exploration of Hogwarts, and the casting of spells on objects around the school. The game also includes notable features such as multiplayer games and classes, Quidditch, Wizard duels and potion-making scenes. Here are some of the other notable features of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game for Wii.

Game Plot

The video game's plot revolves around Dumbledore as he prepares Harry for the final battle that he knows is quickly approaching, as Valdemort is fast solidifying his stranglehold on the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Dumbledore and Harry find ways to unlock Valdemort's defenses, and along the way Dumbledore also recruits his old friend and colleague Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he thinks holds critical information on Valdemort.

Gameplay Features

In the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game for Wii, players can cast spells on objects around the school, and can maneuver Harry as he attends Potions classes, and mixes different potion ingredients. Mixing potions is done through using the Wii remote, or through using the analogue stick. To complete the potions, the player can also choose the ingredients surrounding the cauldron on the work bench, as visual symbols pop up onto the screen. Players also are able to participate in Quidditch Cup tryouts, and compete against Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Ravenclaw. The famed school grounds are almost as identical as the game's previous installment, and some new and exciting locations are also added, including the entrance to Hogwarts. Other locations which were previously accessible, are now restricted for entry though, because of the security measures imposed by the aurors.

Public Reception of The Game

Public reception of the Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince video game was mixed. Some veteran game observers argued that the game was fun to play, but it did not feel like it was worth the price of a new release. Some game reviews noted that repetition was obvious in some scenes, especially at one point where you fight five wand duels in a row, making it a little tiresome. Some of the quests have also been noted to be uninteresting, while others countered that the game was too short, and would not keep anyone except ardent Harry Potter fans happy and contented.

While majority of consumers consider themselves satisfied with this Harry Potter game version, some hard-line game observers didn't fully like the game-play, story, voice acting and character models. The game, according to some frustrated fans, pushes players through the same three mini-games repeatedly, and the game never fully captures the thrill of being a wizard.

Harry Potter Lego Sets - Unplug the Kids With This Classic Toy

A great gift for kids and adult enthusiasts alike, Harry Potter Lego Sets combine the best of both worlds. If you are tired of all the trendy toys out there, this is a classic you can't go wrong with.

Legos are a well known, traditional toy. I grew up playing with them, and now I have the pleasure of watching my children play with them. The great thing is that they continue to stay current, always coming out with new themes.

There are several different Harry Potter Lego sets on the market right now, and if your kids are a fan of the books or movies, they will be thrilled with the realism and detail they have. In addition to mini figures of all of the characters from the different Harry Potter books, each set also has lots of accessories relevant to the particular movie it's based on.

For example, one set has fun details like a desk that has a hidden compartment; another has a fireplace where you can see the face of Sirius Black. There are other interior design elements such as working windows and doors. The discovery of the many small details is what makes this series so special.

One great benefit to this type of toy is that it is practical as well as fun. Legos are great for helping kids develop their fine motor skills. But they are so much fun that they don't realize they are playing with an educational toy. It is also something that you can do together, which is always a plus. The larger sets have so many pieces, you're sure to spend at least a few hours putting it together.

My son loves his video games (like every other kid, right?), and this is one of those toys that can get and keep him interested. The actual pieces are really durable, and easy to disinfect if you need to. They can also be rebuilt in different ways if you wanted to. Though once it's constructed you may not actually want to take it apart, because it is like a 3 dimensional piece of art once it is finished.

Because of the small parts contained in these lego sets, they are not suitable for kids under three years old. So if you have toddlers or younger, this is something that it is important to be aware of. For grade school and older, this is a play set they will enjoy for a long time.

The quality, durability, and detail really make this toy an excellent gift.

Harry Potter and the Harried Mother

It all started innocently enough on a fine day at the bookstore where my daughter and I were looking for books to read aloud before bedtime. JK Rowling's runaway success, Harry Potter, was all the rage then and I felt drawn to give it a try. It was a gamble because that would mean a much thicker book to get through compared to what we were reading; I was also concerned that it wouldn't be interesting enough for my then 5-year-old daughter because it was a text-only book. We'll just see how it goes, I assured myself as I paid for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the book that introduced Rowling's fantasy world to the masses.

That night, as my daughter and I settled in for our bedtime routine, I had no idea what was in store for us - it marked the beginning of a new episode in our lives. I must have read for about an hour; my daughter kept asking me to continue each time I wanted to stop. I was having a hard time creating different accents and mannerisms for the numerous characters that had appeared as we delved deeper into the book over the following nights. She pointed out each mistake I made in my "acting" because I forgot how I made up some of the roles - we had not seen the movie at that point - and I had to correct it and get it right. There were times that I wished I had never picked that book.

By the time we finished the first book, my daughter had already become a certified member of JK Rowling's growing legion of enthusiastic fans. We moved on to Book 2, then Book 3...and when Book 4 came out, I almost choked - it was over 700 pages! Thankfully, my daughter was a little older then and she decided to read it by herself. But that wasn't the end of the Harry Potter saga in our lives. The movies were an integral part of the equation, followed by DVDs. By the time Book 5 appeared, Potter-mania had already gripped the lives of many families throughout the world. Bleary-eyed parents got up at the crack of dawn to take their kids to bookstores on the day the books went on sale, paying ludicrous amounts of money for Harry's next escapade, and "losing" their children in the process as they practically disappeared from this world, lost in their books.

Harry Potter also infiltrated fancy dress parties. When previously she would have been thrilled to dress up in pretty clothes and glitter, she now wanted to look as if she was a genuine character in Harry's world. So that meant store-bought costumes were out of the question; it also meant a clueless mother trying to assemble some sort of wardrobe for her (sewing is not my forte). We also turned into twig detectives as we scoured the garden grounds for the perfect one that resembled a wand, and later into inventors as we tried to mimic the effect of magical light emitting from the wand. That's not all - we even spent a long time hunting for a broom! Not just any broom; it had to be "just right". Very interesting period, indeed.

Since her close circle of friends were not Potter fans, it was me that my daughter turned to for plot and character discussions. That wasn't so bad because I had been reading the books as well, but since the discussions invariably included the spells, I had to crash-course memorise them as well; Wingardium leviosa, Alohomora, Confundus, Expecto Patronum and so on. That was...interesting, too.

We started a Harry Potter scrapbook, bought a Harry Potter chess set, playing cards, exercise books, wrapping paper, stickers, collectibles, and even a Potterised version of Cluedo. It's been eight years since JK Rowling's creation became a part of our world, and it looks like it will stay a while longer. We've just watched the first part of the final movie, and my daughter is already waiting for the DVD to be released. Then the final part of the final movie next year, and the inevitable DVD.

I am not the only harried parent affected by Potter-mania. I am sure there are numerous other families who went through some version (or degree) of what I experienced. The books have been written, only one more movie remains unseen...are we approaching the end of the road of this long saga? Perhaps not. In a recent interview with Oprah, JK Rowling hinted that she may write more Potter books - so be afraid, be very afraid...

Halloween Costumes for All - Harry Potter Theme Outfits

Perhaps one of the enjoyable occasions each year is Halloween, and many people are having fun dressing up the entire family with different Halloween costumes. If the family is huge, they can wear Harry Potter outfits and divide themselves with some dark sides. The followers of Voldemort called the Death Eaters appear definitely scary wearing these outfits. Today, Death Eater outfits are famous. These types of outfits wear white and gray masks combined with black hooded sleeveless coats, which create them brilliant Harry Potter outfits during Halloween especially at a scary night.

How about for a small family? Well, they can join their friends and neighbors and setup a party using different available designs and sizes for Halloween costumes. They can actually make their own designs because of the wide ranges of outfits, be it a complete costume for a specific person or combine it with several accessories. They can use robes combined with scarves or without scarves, glasses, wands, different designs of hats, the dread evil eyes and the Death Eater outfits of course.

Having the newest Harry Potter film release this year, it appears that its popularity is enduring, not just involving the movie fanatics yet because of the cast also. One of them is Miss Emma Watson, the young student who has been playing the role of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films since she was 11, has been one of the favorite outfits during Halloween because of her beauty that really makes most females look simple yet stunning.

Without a doubt, the movie Harry Potter along with his heroic friends will continue to exist for the coming years as well as many adults and children are going to use their character by dressing up Harry Potter outfits for their Halloween costumes. Even for the new generations will surely admire wearing this particular theme in years to come.

Ron & Hermione // You're My Wonderwall

Well I heard this version of "Wonderwall" yesterday and immediately fell in love with it :P and since I've been having my "Harry Potter marathon" (watching all the movies in order and re-reading Deathly Hallows) I've been especially in the mood for vidding Ron and Hermione again and felt this was the perfect song choice. Now my last Ron & Hermione vid (and coincidentally my first Ron & Hermione vid lol) was a lot more non-serious :P whereas this one is all lovey-dovey and "pass me the tissues" hehe Seriously I cannot express how much I love the "tootpaste" and "butterbeer" scenes from Half-Blood Prince :P they're like the cutest scenes EVER :P also I cant help but squeal with joy when Ron calls out Hermione's name instead of Lavender's when he is in the hospital ward O___O HBP seriously has the best Ron/Hermione scenes yet :) cant wait for DH and their kiss :P I'm actually thinking I might re-do this video once DH Part 1 is released or maybe even until Part 2 is out. Not sure yet =/. ----------------------------------------- Music: Ryan Adams - Wonderwall Clips: Harry Potter 1 - 6 & Deathly Hallows Trailer No copyright infringement intended. I do not Harry Potter or the song by Ryan Adams. Thanks for watching.



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