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Game developers Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game, which is based on J.K. Rowling’s fifth book of the same title.

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of studies at Hogwarts, when he discovers that much of the wizard community is in denial about his recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort.

The Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix game offers fans of the magical series the opportunity to wield a wand, explore the Hogwarts School and experience one of the most exciting and dangerous lives in the life of Harry Potter.

“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the first in the franchise that we have developed for the next generation consoles,” said Harvey Elliott, Executive Producer at EA UK. “Together with current generation versions, we are creating an immersive and, above all, faithful Harry Potter experience that will both accurately reflect the world showcased in the film and also delight fans of all ages.”

Electronic Arts UK Studio is the team that has been behind the success of the Harry Potter games.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix game is scheduled for release for the Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo GameBoy Advance and Windows PC platforms. The Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game is slated for a July 2007 release to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K Rowling’s book, which goes by the same name.