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EA has released a chilling launch trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1, showcasing the kind of action and drama you can expect from the game.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1, was released across the US yesterday to coincide with the feature film, and will be available across Europe and the UK this Friday for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC and DS. Don’t forget that the Xbox 360 version will feature a Kinect Challenge mode so you’ll be able to fight alongside a friend, progressing through challenges while you cast spells and target enemies.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1, sees players setting out on a quest to destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes, all the while fighting Death Eaters and ferocious creatures. EA Bright Light has promised that it will be the most exciting Harry Potter game ever, filled to the brim with epic and intense action. Make up your own mind after watching the launch trailer below: