Mumbai: EA’s Casual Entertainment Label and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game will be released later this year to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling’s sixth Harry Potter book.
 
"We believe that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game represents a milestone in the movie tie-in genre," said head of EA Bright Light studio in the UK where the Harry Potter franchise has its home Harvey Elliott.
 
"Building on the technological advancements of previous games in the series and with a particular focus on the unique control system of Nintendo’s WiiTM, the team here is working closely with the filmmakers to create an immersive interactive experience that captures the story, the action, the excitement and, above all, the fun of the film."
 
"Working with EA, we look forward to offering fans a compelling Harry Potter video game, one which captures the thrilling storyline and high visual quality of the movie," said Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment vice president, business development Scott Johnson.
 
"The adherence to the rich fiction is a trademark of this franchise and with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans will experience the most authentic and enjoyable game in the series to date," he added.