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 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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