I suppose it's only a matter of time until the ever-popular Harry Potter universe undergoes the Lego videogame treatment -- and I couldn't be more excited. I'm already a fan of developer Travelers' Tales' games (as well as the world of magic and muggles), so you can imagine my great enthusiasm as I stumble into a hotel room to take my first look at the block-breaking fun that Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will be sporting come May.
Lego Harry Potter will be instantly familiar to those who have played past Lego games, as the basic series formula remains: you break blocks, pick up studs, find hidden collectibles, and unlock characters; all while watching the developer's humorous spin on storytelling. But the developers have also always done a good job at customizing the games for each franchise/license. This initial stab at Harry Potter takes you through his first four years -- up to the end of Goblet of Fire -- and J.K. Rowling's magical world affords the game some shiny new features.



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