Today the first details for the next-gen release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Nothing much on actual game details but theres a few clues in that it will follow a similar style to the last game and its coming from a well known developer. The full press release is below

For the first time ever, Harry PotterTM fans will be able to experience the magic of Harry's first year at HogwartsTM with next generation graphics and updated gameplay in the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneTM game from Electronic Arts. Under the supervision of EA's UK Studio, Warthog plc is developing the title for the PlayStation�2, XboxTM and Nintendo GameCubeTM systems. The game is scheduled for release in the fall of 2003 under the EA GAMESTM brand.

Continuing the successful game design style first used in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the graphics and gameplay for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone are updated for next-generation consoles for an even richer experience in Hogwarts year one. Making the most of Warthog's proprietary TUSKTM technology, the locations in and around Hogwarts and Diagon AlleyTM are displayed in spectacular 3D graphics.

Players take the role of Harry Potter as he arrives for his first year at Hogwarts and embarks on a journey to unravel the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone allows players to explore a variety of multi-layered 3D environments.