Possible Post Series Video Games in the works for EA?

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Possible Post Series Video Games in the works for EA?

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Posted by: Sue

August 21, 2008, 08:35 PM

There is more online today, regarding the future of the Harry Potter video games, and a possible extension of the games post “Deathly Hallows.” In a new interview with Jonathan Bunney, an executive producer with EA, makers of the Harry Potter video games, the future looks bright for future game plans post book seven. Quotage:

‘EA hopes to make the Boy Who Lived continue to entertain game fans, even after the two-part “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” has bowed out of theaters. “I think that’s a great opportunity,” Wiimote-clutching “Harry Potter” executive producer Jonathan Bunney told MTV News last week at an EA summer press event. “Certainly, we’ve done it with ‘Lord of the Rings.’ We’ve extended beyond the movies there. We did it with James Bond for a while. I don’t know what we’ll do with ‘Harry Potter.’ It’d be fun to, I think. There’s more stories that we can tell.” As Bunney points out, this isn’t without precedent. “Lord of the Rings” happily carried on in the interactive world past its original trilogy with new stories and interpretations.”

Mr. Bunney also said the possibility exists for the company to go back and revisit the first Harry Potter video games, given the advancements in technology since the first in the series were made available. “There’s an opportunity to go back to the original movie,” he said. “The technology has moved on so much. When we were first making those games, we were making it for PlayStation 1, and now we’ve got, you know, the Wii. I think there’s opportunities to [revisit stories]. “We have to figure out whether anyone wants to buy those or not!” he added with a laugh.

The subject of a possible online game was again addressed, with the producer re-iterating what he stated previously, as the article notes that “Warner Bros. has said they’re interested in producing an online “Harry Potter,” and so is EA. “We’ve talked about it a lot,” Bunney said. “The reality is that we’re focused on the movie games. I think there could be a fun MMO for ‘Harry Potter.’ “

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I hope so….But Jo has to approve this first! I would love to have all them on Wii!!!

Posted by moonbeam on August 21, 2008, 09:00 PM report to moderator

first comment (unless someone beats me too it) YAYAYY

Posted by jennjay on August 21, 2008, 09:01 PM report to moderator

damn someone beat me too it D:

Posted by jennjay on August 21, 2008, 09:02 PM report to moderator

COOL!!! I think it would be awesome if there was an online Harry Potter game, or if EA went back and redid the first game. I would totally buy whatever games they would come out with after the seventh and eighth movies. 4TH COMMENT!!! (I think)

Posted by Lucas on August 21, 2008, 09:11 PM report to moderator

That would actually be really, really cool if they did games that took place after the series… as long as Jo approves of the storyline, of course. I’d play for sure.

Posted by Matt on August 21, 2008, 09:16 PM report to moderator

That would be cool but really what does jo think about it…it would be going beyond canon…..kinda into fan fiction.

Posted by Celtise on August 21, 2008, 09:22 PM report to moderator

We really could use a good harry potter mmorpg with a good curse filter and expert GM’s to keep it a safe and fun enviorment for fans of all ages.

Posted by NotTheHBP on August 21, 2008, 09:28 PM report to moderator

I hope that they do!

Posted by Laura on August 21, 2008, 09:32 PM report to moderator

Hmm they had better not screw up a post series game! In my opinion, there should be at LEAST two games, described briefly:

- the big huge harry potter 1-7 game with 2010-20’s graphics. Harry’s persective. 200% hogwarts roaming. -MMORPG. play as a student. HUGE hogwarts.

And possibly a non-online version of above. Oh and I'd buy any and every game that has harry potter in its title (might buy the lego ones later). I really hope the games don't end at DH (II?)

Posted by Arka on August 21, 2008, 09:38 PM report to moderator

“We have to figure out whether anyone wants to buy those or not!”

I think the fandom has pretty much proven that they wouldn’t have a problem with that.

And a MMORPG for Potter would be fantastic.

Posted by Nunis on August 21, 2008, 10:08 PM report to moderator

That’s interesting that they’re considering going back to Philosopher’s Stone and updating it.

I really think WB will do the same thing with the movies. “Philsopher’s Stone: Special Edition” or something, with redone special effects, and maybe a few added scenes, re-released to theatres a few years after DH pt 2.

Posted by seth on August 21, 2008, 10:16 PM report to moderator

that sounds so cool but i hope they mean more on the line of you having your own character, not on the Next Generation thing. that would be a bit boring

Posted by emily on August 21, 2008, 10:20 PM report to moderator

Thaat would be awesome if they went back and redid the earlier games- I would definitely buy them! First!

Posted by confetti on August 21, 2008, 10:28 PM report to moderator

whoah! just kidding- TLC was screwed pu for me with the comments. definitely NOT first ;)

Posted by confetti on August 21, 2008, 10:29 PM report to moderator

sounds alright, i want them to make a new realistic quidditch game!

Posted by simon on August 21, 2008, 10:43 PM report to moderator

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