Hogwarts Legacy, transphobia, and antisemitism – Why we need to stop playing games around JK Rowling’s bigotry

It’s been over 25 years since Harry Potter blasted onto the pop culture scene, enchanting the minds of children and adults alike with its story of an orphaned boy wizard who finds himself whisked off to a magical world to discover his legacy, make friends, and do battle against encroaching dark forces. Since then, Harry Potter has remained a cultural behemoth, inspiring eight movies, multiple theme parks, a play, and much more. The next adaptation set to join the ranks is Hogwarts Legacy: an upcoming open-world role playing game wherein players can experience life as a Hogwarts student in the 1800s. Players are promised the chance to attend magic classes and explore the world in and around Hogwarts, all while working to uncover a mystery that threatens to shake the very foundations of the wizarding world…

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