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{{title|''Harry Potter for Kinect''}}
 
 
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{{Video game infobox
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|image=[[File:Harry Potter for Kinect Logo.jpg|250px]]
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|name=Harry Potter for Kinect
 
|name=Harry Potter for Kinect
 
|developer={{wplink|Eurocom}}<ref name="tohogwarts">[http://gamerant.com/harry-potter-for-kinect-trailer-jeff-150988/ ''Harry Potter for Kinect'' Trailer Takes You to Hogwarts]</ref>
 
|developer={{wplink|Eurocom}}<ref name="tohogwarts">[http://gamerant.com/harry-potter-for-kinect-trailer-jeff-150988/ ''Harry Potter for Kinect'' Trailer Takes You to Hogwarts]</ref>
 
|publisher=[[Warner Bros.]] Interactive
 
|publisher=[[Warner Bros.]] Interactive
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|released=[[9 October]], [[Between 2010 and 2017|2012]]<ref name="amazon">[http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Kinect-Xbox-360/dp/B0087OXXGY/ref=cm_rdp_product ''Harry Potter for Kinect'' on Amazon.com]</ref>
|released=Fall [[Between 2010 and 2017|2012]]
 
 
|genre=Action-adventure
 
|genre=Action-adventure
 
|platforms=*Xbox 360 (Kinect accessory required)
 
|platforms=*Xbox 360 (Kinect accessory required)
 
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}}
 
'''''Harry Potter for Kinect''''' is a video game, developed by {{wplink|Eurocom}} and published by [[Warner Bros.]] Interactive.<ref name="tohogwarts"/> It was released on [[9 October]], [[Between 2010 and 2017|2012]]<ref name="amazon"/>. It is for the Xbox 360 system, requiring the use of the Kinect accessory.<ref name="announces">[http://www.imediamonkey.com/2012/05/27/warner-bros-announces-harry-potter-for-kinect/ Warner Bros. Announces ''Harry Potter for Kinect'']</ref>
 
'''''Harry Potter for Kinect''''' is an upcoming video game, developed by {{wplink|Eurocom}} and published by [[Warner Bros.]] Interactive.<ref name="tohogwarts" /> It is slated for release in Fall [[Between 2010 and 2017|2012]]. It is for the XBox 360 system, requiring the use of the Kinect accessory.<ref name="announces">[http://www.imediamonkey.com/2012/05/27/warner-bros-announces-harry-potter-for-kinect/ Warner Bros. Announces ''Harry Potter for Kinect'']</ref>
 
   
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
''Harry Potter for Kinect'' will include content based on all eight titles in the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' film series]]. The game will include multiplayer features. The use of the Kinect accessory will allow players to use spells via physical gestures and call spell names out loud. There is also an option for players to scan their faces, allowing them to create their own unique [[Wizardkind|wizard or witch]] to navigate through the game.<ref name="announces" />
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''Harry Potter for Kinect'' includes content based on all eight titles in the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' film series]]. The game includes multiplayer features. The use of the Kinect accessory allows players to use spells via physical gestures and call out spell names out loud. There is also an option for players to scan their faces, allowing them to create their own unique [[Wizardkind|wizard or witch]] to navigate through the game.<ref name="announces"/>
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*For the first time, create a witch or wizard character in your likeness that will become part of the gameplay through Kinect's scanning technology.
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*Experience unforgettable moments from all eight films - from having your wand choose you at Ollivanders and being Sorted as a first-year student at Hogwarts, to battling You-Know-Who in a climactic wizard battle.
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*Cast spells at your opponents by performing the proper casting manoeuvres and calling out spell names utilizing Kinect's controller-free and voice recognition capabilities.
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*Hone your casting, brewing and duelling skills (among others) in class to unlock even more lessons and challenges.
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*Challenge a friend in competitive mini-games, or join forces against a mutual opponent in co-op games.
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==Difference between the game and film series==
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===[[Quidditch]] Match- [[Seeker]]===
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*Quirrell doesn't jinx Harry's broom.
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===The Philosopher's Stone Chamber===
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*In the film, when Harry touches Quirrell, he turned into stone and crumples into dust. In the game, he doesn't turn into stone. Harry doesn't get knocked out. He just grabs the stone and walks off.
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===[[Cornish Pixie]]s===
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*In the film, the pixies lift up [[Neville Longbottom]] by his ears. In the game, the pixies lift him by his arms. Also they lift him twice after being hit by books and Neville runs and leaves the classroom.
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===[[Mandrake]] Repotting===
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*[[Neville Longbottom]] doesn't faint.
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===[[Duelling Club]]===
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*[[Draco Malfoy]] doesn't cast a snake from out of his wand.
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*In the film, neither dueling student knew or cast "Stupefy" or "Protego".
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===[[Chamber of Secrets|The Chamber of Secrets]]===
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*In the film, Fawkes drops the [[Sorting Hat]] to Harry Potter and flies away. Then he comes back and blinds the [[Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk|the Basilisk]]. In the game, Fawkes drops the Sorting Hat to Harry then blinds the Basilisk. Meanwhile, Harry pulls out the [[Godric Gryffindor's Sword|Sword of Godric Gryffindor]] from the hat.
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*In the film, the Basilisk is seen chasing Harry all around the Chamber of Secrets whereas in the book, Harry's fight against the Basilisk occurs quickly and neatly. In the game and like the book, Harry never climbs up the statue nor does he go into the statue.
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===[[Peter Pettigrew]]===
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*[[Remus Lupin]] doesn't go to the [[Shrieking Shack]].
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===Harry vs. Voldemort Duel ===
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*Only Harry returns with the Cup instead of him and Cedric Diggory's body.
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*Diggory's spirit does not appear, nor does he ask Harry to take his body back to his father.
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===[[Department of Mysteries]] Death Eater Duel===
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*Bellatrix doesn't kill Sirius, she instead flees with Lucius.
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===The Locket Horcrux===
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*Harry is not pulled underwater when Dumbledore casts the wall of fire.
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===Snape vs. Harry Duel===
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*Harry does not cast [[Sectumsempra]].
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*Harry guesses Snape is the Half-Blood Prince instead of Snape admitting it to him.
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== Reception ==
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''Harry Potter for Kinect'' received mixed reviews, being essentially a collection of mini-games based on clips from the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' films]]. As of [[23 November]], 2012, the title had an overall 2.6/5 from user reviews on Amazon.com, with one reviewer calling the game "no fun" and another describing it as "very frustrating so far." As of [[27 March]], this score had risen to an overall 3.6/5, with a total of 28 reviews posted.<ref name="amazonreviews">[http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Kinect-Xbox-360/product-reviews/B0087OXXGY/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending Amazon reviews]</ref> The title had a 56/100 at Metacritic, with five reviewers giving a negative rating, three positive and three mixed, with one of the mixed reviews stating that "The quickly changing gameplay, short length, and active tiring controls seem to be built for someone with a lot of energy and a short attention span." Only one user had given the game a review, a positive one, but the game had a positive score of 7.7/10 with six user ratings.<ref name="metacritic">[http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/harry-potter-for-kinect Metacritic]</ref>
   
 
==Screenshots==
 
==Screenshots==
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<gallery>
Harry Potter - Kinect.jpg|Harry Potter - Kinect
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Harry Potter - Kinect.jpg|[[Harry Potter]] - Kinect
Hermione Granger - Kinect.jpg|Hermione Granger - Kinect
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Hermione Granger - Kinect.jpg|[[Hermione Granger]] - Kinect
The Trio - Kinect.jpg|The Trio - Kinect
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The Trio - Kinect.jpg|The [[Trio]] - Kinect
Death Eaters - Kinect.jpg|Death Eaters - Kinect
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Death Eaters - Kinect.jpg|[[Death Eaters]] - Kinect
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qqqqq.jpg|[[Draco Malfoy]] and [[Harry Potter]] playing [[Quidditch]] - Kinect
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qqqqqq.jpg|[[Voldemor]]t - Kinect
qqqqqqq.jpg|Snape - Kinect
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qqqqqqq.jpg|[[Severus Snape]] - Kinect
qqqqqqqq.jpg|Sorting Hat - Kinect
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qqqqqqqq.jpg|[[Minerva McGonagall]] and The [[Sorting Hat]] - Kinect
qqqqqqqqqq.jpg|Voldemort and Death Eaters - Kinect
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qqqqqqqqqq.jpg|[[Voldemort]] and [[Death Eaters]] - Kinect
Harry-Potter-For-Kinect-Troll-Battle-570x320.jpg
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Harry-Potter-For-Kinect-Troll-Battle-570x320.jpg|[[Troll]] and [[Harry Potter]] - Kinect
Harry-Potter-For-Kinect-Mandrake-Repotting-570x320.jpg
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Harry-Potter-For-Kinect-Mandrake-Repotting-570x320.jpg|[[Harry Potter]] and [[Hermione Granger]] - Kinect
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Harry-Potter-For-Kinect-Ollivander-570x320.jpg|[[Ollivander]] - Kinect
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</gallery>
   
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==Videos==
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Harry Potter Kinect Announcement Trailer
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Harry Potter for Kinect Launch Trailer
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==External links==
 
==External links==
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXizEuYzLRI Official trailer]
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXizEuYzLRI Official trailer]
   
 
==Notes and references==
[[File:Harry Potter Kinect Announcement Trailer|500px|center]]
 
 
==Notes & references==
 
 
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Revision as of 09:33, 1 April 2016

Harry Potter for Kinect is a video game, developed by Eurocom and published by Warner Bros. Interactive.[1] It was released on 9 October, 2012[2]. It is for the Xbox 360 system, requiring the use of the Kinect accessory.[3]

Features

Harry Potter for Kinect includes content based on all eight titles in the Harry Potter film series. The game includes multiplayer features. The use of the Kinect accessory allows players to use spells via physical gestures and call out spell names out loud. There is also an option for players to scan their faces, allowing them to create their own unique wizard or witch to navigate through the game.[3]

  • For the first time, create a witch or wizard character in your likeness that will become part of the gameplay through Kinect's scanning technology.
  • Experience unforgettable moments from all eight films - from having your wand choose you at Ollivanders and being Sorted as a first-year student at Hogwarts, to battling You-Know-Who in a climactic wizard battle.
  • Cast spells at your opponents by performing the proper casting manoeuvres and calling out spell names utilizing Kinect's controller-free and voice recognition capabilities.
  • Hone your casting, brewing and duelling skills (among others) in class to unlock even more lessons and challenges.
  • Challenge a friend in competitive mini-games, or join forces against a mutual opponent in co-op games.

Difference between the game and film series

Quidditch Match- Seeker

  • Quirrell doesn't jinx Harry's broom.

The Philosopher's Stone Chamber

  • In the film, when Harry touches Quirrell, he turned into stone and crumples into dust. In the game, he doesn't turn into stone. Harry doesn't get knocked out. He just grabs the stone and walks off.

Cornish Pixies

  • In the film, the pixies lift up Neville Longbottom by his ears. In the game, the pixies lift him by his arms. Also they lift him twice after being hit by books and Neville runs and leaves the classroom.

Mandrake Repotting

Duelling Club

  • Draco Malfoy doesn't cast a snake from out of his wand.
  • In the film, neither dueling student knew or cast "Stupefy" or "Protego".

The Chamber of Secrets

  • In the film, Fawkes drops the Sorting Hat to Harry Potter and flies away. Then he comes back and blinds the the Basilisk. In the game, Fawkes drops the Sorting Hat to Harry then blinds the Basilisk. Meanwhile, Harry pulls out the Sword of Godric Gryffindor from the hat.
  • In the film, the Basilisk is seen chasing Harry all around the Chamber of Secrets whereas in the book, Harry's fight against the Basilisk occurs quickly and neatly. In the game and like the book, Harry never climbs up the statue nor does he go into the statue.

Peter Pettigrew

Harry vs. Voldemort Duel

  • Only Harry returns with the Cup instead of him and Cedric Diggory's body.
  • Diggory's spirit does not appear, nor does he ask Harry to take his body back to his father.

Department of Mysteries Death Eater Duel

  • Bellatrix doesn't kill Sirius, she instead flees with Lucius.

The Locket Horcrux

  • Harry is not pulled underwater when Dumbledore casts the wall of fire.

Snape vs. Harry Duel

  • Harry does not cast Sectumsempra.
  • Harry guesses Snape is the Half-Blood Prince instead of Snape admitting it to him.

Reception

Harry Potter for Kinect received mixed reviews, being essentially a collection of mini-games based on clips from the Harry Potter films. As of 23 November, 2012, the title had an overall 2.6/5 from user reviews on Amazon.com, with one reviewer calling the game "no fun" and another describing it as "very frustrating so far." As of 27 March, this score had risen to an overall 3.6/5, with a total of 28 reviews posted.[4] The title had a 56/100 at Metacritic, with five reviewers giving a negative rating, three positive and three mixed, with one of the mixed reviews stating that "The quickly changing gameplay, short length, and active tiring controls seem to be built for someone with a lot of energy and a short attention span." Only one user had given the game a review, a positive one, but the game had a positive score of 7.7/10 with six user ratings.[5]

Screenshots

Videos


External links

Notes and references

J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series
Philosopher's Stone book film games film soundtrack game soundtrack
Chamber of Secrets book film games film soundtrack game soundtrack
Prisoner of Azkaban book film games film soundtrack game soundtrack
Goblet of Fire book film games film soundtrack game soundtrack
Order of the Phoenix book film game film soundtrack game soundtrack
Half-Blood Prince book film games film soundtrack game soundtrack
Deathly Hallows book film 1 games 1 film soundtrack 1 game soundtrack 1
film 2 games 2 film soundtrack 2 game soundtrack 2
Cursed Child script play
Fantastic Beasts film series
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them book screenplay film game film soundtrack
The Crimes of Grindelwald screenplay film   film soundtrack
The Secrets of Dumbledore screenplay film   film soundtrack
Other written works Other games
Quidditch Through the Ages Wonderbook: Book of Spells / Wonderbook: Book of Potions
The Tales of Beedle the Bard Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
Harry Potter Prequel Harry Potter: Find Scabbers
Encyclopaedia of Potterworld (potentially cancelled) Harry Potter DVD Game: Hogwarts Challenge / Wizarding World
Pottermore Presents Harry Potter: Spells
The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac
Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey / Harry Potter Limited Edition LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 / LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World LEGO Dimensions
LEGO Harry Potter Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Motorbike Escape
Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book Harry Potter: The Quest
J. K. Rowling: A Bibliography Harry Potter for Kinect
Harry Potter: The Character Vault / Harry Potter: The Creature Vault / Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault Wizard's Challenge
Harry Potter Film Wizardry Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Harry Potter Trading Card Game
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Art of The Film LEGO Creator: Harry Potter / Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The Archive of Magic: The Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
The Art of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Harry Potter: The Wand Collection Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World: Movie Magic Volume One: Extraordinary People and Fascinating Places / Volume Two: Curious Creatures / Volume Three: Amazing Artifacts Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
Hogwarts Legacy
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
Other canon Other films / documentaries
J. K. Rowling's official site Harry Potter and Me
Pottermore / Wizarding World The Queen's Handbag
J. K. Rowling's Twitter account J. K. Rowling: A Year in the Life
Harry Potter: The Exhibition Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
The Making of Harry Potter Harry Potter: Beyond the Page
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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