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J.K. Rowling Continues to Work Her Magic in 2017: The Year in Review

Dec 31, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

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Obvious to anyone who takes a look at 2017 in the rearview mirror is the fact that Harry Potter and his world continue to remain alive and well today, twenty years after J.K. Rowling first put his story down on paper. His devoted followers assumed they were parting company with the boy wizard when the …read more!

Take the Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes Magical Virtual Reality Challenge!

Sep 04, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

19 Years Later, Fandom, Fans, Interactive, News, Pottermore, Video Games, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Today Universal Orlando tweeted a link to their new 360-degree virtual reality search-and-find game that takes you on a tour of the Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes shop–and challenges fans to find six magical objects hidden throughout the store! Step into the shop, and you’ll be amazed at the details that have been recreated. It looks exactly …read more!

Knight Bus added to Warner Bros. ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Mobile Game!

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Products, Tech, Video Games, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. announced a Fantastic Beasts mobile game back in October, Fantastic Beasts: Cases From the Wizarding World, which we had the pleasure of previewing in November. The object-hunting game starts you off as a new Ministry of Magic official in the Beasts Division – which means plenty of Harry Potter crossovers, and plenty of investigations involving your favourite beasties. …read more!

Christmas Present Review: Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts LEGO Dimensions

Dec 26, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Toys, Video Games, WB Shop

Christmas came quite quickly, and if you are still in need of a last-minute or belated gift idea for a Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts fan, LEGO might come to your rescue! Rated E for Everyone, and recommended for players ages 10 and above, Harry Potter fun packs and team packs are a delightful addition to the …read more!

Fantastic Beasts comes to LEGO Dimensions

Nov 18, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, News, Toys, Video Games

With the release of Fantastic Beasts in theaters, the Fantastic Beasts extension pack is making its way to LEGO Dimensions! Earlier this fall, Harry Potter was added to the world of LEGO Dimensions. Leaky had a chance to interview the Head of Design (Arthur Parsons) behind the new extension packs last month, who promised a lot …read more!

Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts Mobile Game!

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Video Games, Warner Bros.

Upon the release of the Fantastic Beasts film and published script, Warner Bros has also released a mobile gaming app, Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World.  As we reported last month, the game is an interactive experience that Leaky speculated would be reminiscent of the old Pottermore. After having played the game, we can …read more!

EXCLUSIVE: Leaky Interview with Arthur Parsons about new HP LEGO Dimensions

Oct 03, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Interactive, Movies, News, Toys, Video Games, WB Shop

As Leaky has reported in the past, there are new Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts elements being added to LEGO Dimensions. Leaky had the wonderful opportunity of participating in an interview with Arthur Parsons, who is Head of Design for Traveller’s Tales (TT Games), bringing Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to LEGO Dimensions. …read more!

LEGO Harry Potter Coming to PS4 This October!

Sep 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Games, News, Products, Video Games, Warner Bros.

Those of you who have a PS4 and haven’t got round to playing the LEGO Harry Potter games yet due to console loyalty will be pleased to know that the full collection will be available this October, as a single disc remastered version on PS4! The press release from Warner Bros. Interactive and TT Games read: …read more!

Harry Potter, Voldemort, and Newt Scamander Join Lego Dimensions

Jun 09, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Fun - Video Games, Games, Pottermore, Products, Video Games

Harry Potter is no stranger to the Lego treatment. The Harry Potter Series was transformed a few years ago into a Lego world in  two separate video games. Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and Lego Harry Potter: Years: 5-7 were popular games where you could play as a variety of the HP Series characters as well as exploring …read more!

Harry Potter for Kinect Now Available, New Trailer Features Fan Made Music

Oct 09, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Video Games

The newest Harry Potter related video game, Harry Potter for Kinect, is now available for purchase! Earlier this summer a contest was held inviting all musically inclined Harry Potter fans to submit their own track for the Harry Potter for Kinect trailer. Sam Dillard of Texas was chosen as the winner and you can hear …read more!



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