The Harry Potter franchise is one of the most iconic fantasy series in modern culture. The seven novels currently stand as the highest-grossing book series of all time, and the immensely successful film adaptations have led to the creation of theme park attractions at Universal Studios parks across the US. For years, author J.K. Rowling enjoyed all the acclaim and adoration that creating such a beloved franchise comes with, but more recently, her star has faded quite dramatically. The author became the center of a whirlwind of controversy for transphobic comments she made on Twitter, and for doubling down on her intolerant viewpoint in a long essay published after the criticisms started rolling
Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transpho
Warner Bros. says that J.K. Rowling has not had a hand in the creation of the upcoming game Hogwarts Legacy _ , after fans threatened a boycott due to her frequent transphobic comments. The new open-world RPG was revealed yesterday at a PlayStation 5 showcase which also finally revealed a $499 pricetag for the new console . _Hogwarts Legacy will cast players as students in the legendary wizarding school during the late 1800s, long before the events of the novels and films. It's set to come out in 2
Like with all rumors, there is zero evidence any of this is true. The post is riddled with grammatical errors and the "notexpectedbut" Reddit account was created just to post this rumor. Furthermore, Hogwarts: A Dark Legacy is a pretty generic title. Regardless, the post ends with the promise that WB is gearing up to formally unveil the game before August. With that in mind, **Harry Potter ** fanatics eagerly awaiting news of the highly-anticipated unannounced RPG won't have to wait long to discover if any of this is t
The announcement trailer for Hogwarts Legacy puts a strong emphasis on history, and the impact one's actions have on the future. With that in mind, it feels almost fitting that the new title already has such a significant legacy to grapple with. J.K. Rowling's shadow looms large over the game, both for her fantasy world that has entertained millions of people around the world, and for her hateful comments that enraged and hurt almost as many. Warner Bros.' statement can only go so far. Ultimately, fans will have to decide for themselves if they want to give _Hogwarts Legacy _ a try in spite of its own tainted leg
Back in 2018, footage surfaced of what appeared to be a large-scale Harry Potter RPG, but Warner Brothers provided no comment on the leak, linked site and all excitement for the game quietly faded from the public eye . Nevertheless, video game enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of any new information about the bewitchingly mysterious proj
Reddit user notexpectedbut claiming to be an employee of WB Marketing has released information online about the Harry Potter game, which they claim will be called Hogwarts: A Dark Legacy . In a large post, the Redditor revealed a slew of potential information about the game, though it's impossible to verify if this leak is legitimate or
Notable Aurors in the Wizarding World include Mad-Eye Moody, Nymphadora Tonks, Percival Graves, Ron Weasley, and of course, Harry Potter himself. An Auror game could place you in the role of these characters, or could give players a chance to develop and roleplay as their own personalized Au
Warner Bros. seems like it's trying to please both sides of the issue at once. It's distancing Rowling from the game just enough to attempt to satisfy those who are upset by her hateful comments, while acknowledging and celebrating her support of the project to keep loyal Rowling fans (like the actor who portrayed Hagrid ) happy. With an issue this big, it's hard to have it both ways. Warner Bros. has been waffling since the initial controversy started, and before too long, it might just have to take a sta
The Shrieking Shack was secluded from everything else and was the perfect stop for Remus to transfer into his monstrous half. Stupidly, Sirius Black would eventually tell Severus Snape how to avoid the Whomping Willow, and Snape, being curious, proceeds to do this on the night of a full moon. On that night, Snape almost faced death by a transformed Remus, but was saved by James Potter. This was part of what cemented Sirius and Snape as mortal enemies for the rest of their living d
Understandably, there are a lot of people who are disinclined to support J.K. Rowling's projects, and even boycott her books , which is bad news for Hogwarts Legacy . In an attempt to get ahead of the controversy, Warner Bros. has added a significant note to an FAQ published after the reveal of the game. One of the questions listed on the FAQ inquires after Rowling's involvement on the new game, and Warner Bros.' answer is that "J.K. Rowling is not directly involved in the creation of the game, however, her extraordinary body of writing is the foundation of all projects in the Wizarding World. This is not a new story from J.K. Rowling. " Elsewhere in the FAQ, Warner Bros. states that Hogwarts Legacy will fit in with the rest of Rowling's body of Harry Potter work, and that the controversial author is supportive of everything that developer Portkey Games produ
