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For people who like JK Rowling

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GoodLuckJKR · 14/01/2023 14:26

Here’s a quick reminder that Hogwarts Legacy is out for PS4 and PS5 and XBox on February 10th.

Switch version coming later.

Video game discussion sites are in the thrall of transactivists who are doing their utmost to cancel this.

Might make a good present for gaming kids in the family with birthdays coming up.

I’m posting this in chat and AIBU for traffic.

Let’s make sure it does well.

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Daffodilis · 31/01/2023 07:14

My lads have been playing some other HP game on one of their pcs over the last weekend. It's been rather peaceful for me.

Flavabobble · 31/01/2023 07:20

I think the PS4 version is available from 4th April.

CountZacular · 31/01/2023 07:40

I bought a new Xbox and deluxe version so it’s out in a week for me!

Shoxfordian · 31/01/2023 08:09

Thank you both- ps5 it is then 😄

VivietteConstantine · 31/01/2023 08:36

The 'boycott' is hilarious - it has been the top-selling game, even though it's a pre-order, for weeks and weeks.

EzzieM · 31/01/2023 08:38

No one can cancel JKR. She’s too talented, too powerful and too all round awesome. Every child in every school reads her work.

It’s a mark of how deluded these activists are that they try.

Looking forward to playing Hogwarts Legacy 😃

EspeciallyDetermined · 31/01/2023 09:16

Sadly we've only got a Switch here so going to have to wait a bit but it is being eagerly anticipated.

AWaferThinMint · 31/01/2023 10:16

Flavabobble · 31/01/2023 07:20

I think the PS4 version is available from 4th April.

Good to know. Thanks!

lowclouds · 31/01/2023 10:54

CamilleRose · 31/01/2023 06:59

It quite hilarious how anyone thinks that having a tantrum is going to prevent MILLIONS from purchasing this game in whatever format. I would bet an enormously hefty amount (except the odds would be terrible) that this will make as much as a dent in the purchase of the game as attempting to get people to boycott the books was: JKR sold even more than normal. All that seems to have happened is its giving the game tons of free publicity. I had never heard of it and now I am buying it and encouraging everyone I know to to as well.

They always forget that JKR is loved in India, China, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, you name it, who barely are aware of Trans activism.

Indeed. It means nothing.

The numbers of people purchasing (or not purchasing) this game because of JK Rowling's views on trans rights are negligible on both sides.

The popularity of this game is due to the fact that millions of people like Harry Potter.

Most people have no idea what Rowling's stance is on anything policitcal. They just like her story about a boy wizard. That will account for 99.9% of sales of this game.

lowclouds · 31/01/2023 10:56

VivietteConstantine · 31/01/2023 08:36

The 'boycott' is hilarious - it has been the top-selling game, even though it's a pre-order, for weeks and weeks.

...Yes... But also the people buying it to support her, which is equally negligible (and to be honest the two probably cancel each other out, for the 0.00001% difference they would make anyway!)

It's a top selling game because Harry Potter is a massive global franchise. That's all.

Completely daft to link it to anything at all to do with her views on trans from either side.

FlickyCrumble · 31/01/2023 10:57

Thanks for the switch date. We’re not doing a holiday this year so this sounds like it might be the treat of choice.
Is it likely to be one of those times where you need to put your name on a waiting list?

MisgenderedSwan · 31/01/2023 11:19

I think we're going to get the switch option in summer... unless we can't wait! I'm very excited about the release of this game.

BashirWithTheGoodBeard · 31/01/2023 12:36

VivietteConstantine · 31/01/2023 08:36

The 'boycott' is hilarious - it has been the top-selling game, even though it's a pre-order, for weeks and weeks.

There was a boycott?! Ouch lmao.

MillicentTrilbyHiggins · 31/01/2023 14:59

We've pre-ordered it for PS4, gutted that we have to wait until April but I can't afford a PS5!
I really really wanted the collectors edition, but apparently not buying food is frowned upon Grin

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GoodLuckJKR · 31/01/2023 23:35

Cosycover · 31/01/2023 07:14

Apparently if you play as a Ravenclaw you don't get as many missions as the other houses.

Which sucks as I too am a Ravenclaw.

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That's annoying.

But we didn't see much of Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff school life in the books or films, so it will be one of those first playthrough for me. Then if I go through the game again, I'll be a Slytherin or a boring old Gryffindor.

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SirSamVimesCityWatch · 01/02/2023 09:50

I am still trying to decide if I can afford the money for a games console or not. DH has an ancient x box he doesn't really use anymore, and is quite keen on the idea of a new PS5 or something, but it's a lot of money for us right now as I'm out of work at the mo.

But at the same time.... I want it!!

However, as we're both Ravenclaw the thing about fewer missions is a bit annoying.

ReneBumsWombats · 01/02/2023 10:21

I don't have a games console but I might buy it anyway.

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GoodLuckJKR · 06/02/2023 11:16

It’s getting amazing reviews. High scores all round.

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ReneBumsWombats · 06/02/2023 11:20

Any attempt at cancelling her has always only raised her sales.

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