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Call to boycott new Harry Potter game over JK Rowling trans comments fails

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IwantToRetire · 12/01/2023 01:09

Despite the controversy surrounding the author, Hogwarts Legacy game was the top-selling title on PC distribution platform Steam on Monday and Tuesday, ahead of other high-profile releases such as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" and "Destiny 2".

It was also the best-selling title in the PlayStation Store's "coming soon" category this week, ahead of other much-anticipated games such as "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor" and "Dead Space."

The fan fervour around the game, due to be released on February 10th, has not stopped trans activists and supporters from trying to derail its launch, with some adding ‘transphobic’ tags to the game’s page on Steam, though these were quickly deleted. ...

On its FAQ page about the game, publishing company Warner Bros.Games said it was "not a new story" from her.

It added: "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."

uk.news.yahoo.com/call-boycott-harry-potter-game-130236693.html

Good to know that a commercial company has more ethics then the pathetic little film "stars" who are happy to advance themselves through her work, but fail to acknowledge her.

(Thought it would be nice to end on an upbeat story!)

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RoseslnTheHospital · 12/01/2023 09:33

@ReunitedThorns which are the major computer games websites that haven't written any articles about it?

ReunitedThorns · 12/01/2023 09:31

@knittingaddict Yes, more fool them.

But it highlights the continuing disconnect between critics and audiences.

It also shows the various tactics that the activists have that if they can't get the masses to boycott buying it, they would rather have all information about when the game is being released, details of the contents etc, censored so that the masses aren't aware that the game exists and when and where they can buy it.

NancyDrawed · 12/01/2023 09:17

I know why they always spin JKR as 'anti-trans' but how I wish that the headline was 'Call to boycott new Harry Potter game over JKR's comments in support of women and single sex spaces'

knittingaddict · 12/01/2023 09:11

ReunitedThorns · 12/01/2023 08:58

I wouldn't quite say that it has failed because most computer game website refuse to write articles about the game.

More fool them.

We went to the HP studio tour yesterday. There was definitely no shortage of people happy to be there and having a wonderful time. No one booed when JKR appeared on screen, but then I don't suppose the haters would pay that much money to go if they really objected to her existence.

It was simply incredible and I highly recommend going.

ReunitedThorns · 12/01/2023 08:58

I wouldn't quite say that it has failed because most computer game website refuse to write articles about the game.

CountZacular · 12/01/2023 08:57

I’ve actually bought a new Xbox to play it instead of waiting for the release on the Xbox One in April. I wanted to play anyway but all of the ‘cancel’ hype has actually made me super keen!

Another fantastic own goal, as always! 😄

MorrisZapp · 12/01/2023 08:37

My cool af teenager was playing Lego Harry Potter on his Ps4 last week, oh it warmed my heart ❤️😂

Teatime55 · 12/01/2023 08:30

Isn’t it already one of the best selling games ever. Hope she makes pots of cash.

Rheia1983 · 12/01/2023 08:28

I preordered the deluxe version on PS5 just as an up yours to the TRA bullies. I may not have the time to play the game, but I have the money to buy it😈

BringerOfDoom · 12/01/2023 01:27

I'm planning to buy it on playstation 5. It looks amazing and I can't wait to play it. Jk rowling is an amazingly brave Woman!