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If you like JK Rowling

137 replies

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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BethDuttonsTwin · 14/01/2023 19:28

I’m seriously considering buying a PS5 to play it on. We’ve only got PS4.

Michiganwolverines · 14/01/2023 19:31

BethDuttonsTwin · 14/01/2023 19:28

I’m seriously considering buying a PS5 to play it on. We’ve only got PS4.

It's coming out for the ps4 too!

bruffin · 14/01/2023 19:33

PS4 doesn't come out until April😥

IcakethereforeIam · 14/01/2023 20:23

That's not necessarily a bad thing. It's annoying to have to wait but they can fix any bugs that might pop up in the other versions.

<desperately searching for an up side>

Oh, and

www.mumsnet.com/talk/petitions_noticeboard/4668426-petition-update-the-equality-act-to-make-clear-the-characteristic-sex-is-biological-sex

Demonto · 14/01/2023 20:48

What age is it suitable for, does it say? My DC are both in infants, they have enjoyed the Lego version on Xbox with their dad, older one can play quite well.

FixItUpChappie · 14/01/2023 22:09

I will buy it with bells on. I will also buy any books she comes out with with same bells.

ofwarren · 14/01/2023 22:10

Demonto · 14/01/2023 20:48

What age is it suitable for, does it say? My DC are both in infants, they have enjoyed the Lego version on Xbox with their dad, older one can play quite well.

It's a 12A

toastofthetown · 14/01/2023 22:18

FixItUpChappie · 14/01/2023 22:09

I will buy it with bells on. I will also buy any books she comes out with with same bells.

Which version of the game comes with bells? I’ve seen the PlayStation edition has a year exclusive on a haunted Hogsmeade quest, but I haven’t seen any editions that promise bells…

Demonto · 15/01/2023 07:44

Gah thanks ofwarren, maybe not quite yet then Blush

GoodLuckJKR · 15/01/2023 22:30

Rainbowshit · 14/01/2023 19:24

I'd have liked it on switch but it looks like it's not out until July.

Yes, there’s a few months wait for the Switch version.

PS5 for us.

The common rooms look fab.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=tp9pI6SZZII

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Pulipalaver · 15/01/2023 22:36

@Runningoncoffeealone your post was lovely. It really helps to know that everyone's view is not extreme and aggressive and good luck to you with your change. X (I really hope that doesn't sound off because it is meant in a warm and hearty way x)

DdraigGoch · 16/01/2023 00:31

SomeCommonThing · 14/01/2023 15:09

I'm just sad that I don't have the console to play it on!

Ditto. I've got a laptop and a PS3. Might have to start investigating secondhand PS4 prices.

gfy · 16/01/2023 00:32

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

I'm getting it for myself Grin

DdraigGoch · 16/01/2023 00:36

SausageInCider · 14/01/2023 16:12

its not “being cancelled”. Some people are making a fuss about it in hopes of persuading others not to buy it. Some trolls are tagging it on steam with inappropriate tags which is apparently a thing that happens often on game releases - tagging children’s games as NSFW for example. It really doesn’t need your help posting on MN given it’s the top selling game on Amazon

and yes I have preordered the deluxe edition for ps5!

The funny thing is that they don't realise that kicking up a fuss will cause more people to buy it. I hadn't heard of it but it sounds like a game that I'd quite enjoy, so now I might buy it.

Perhaps they should reread book 5:
"If she could have done one thing to make absolutely sure that every single person in this school will read your interview, it was banning it!”

Maya678 · 16/01/2023 00:54

Thanks OP, I’ll have a look into this for my son, Santa bought him an x box s for Christmas so hopefully it’s ok for that.

TrickorTreacle · 16/01/2023 03:04

When I was a kid, we played a computer game because it was a computer game.

It saddens me that politics now play a part in 2020s computer games.

The sooner we get ride of Twitter, the better.

TrickorTreacle · 16/01/2023 03:05

*rid

Dowhahdiddy · 16/01/2023 03:09

Do grown women play video games? Idk any that do. I believe JKR said something like ‘in order to be a woman you need to have a vagina’ and as much as it pisses people off, I’d have to agree. Shoot me 🤷🏼‍♀️

dolor · 16/01/2023 03:19

JKaren can fuck off.

SausageInCider · 16/01/2023 07:09

Dowhahdiddy · 16/01/2023 03:09

Do grown women play video games? Idk any that do. I believe JKR said something like ‘in order to be a woman you need to have a vagina’ and as much as it pisses people off, I’d have to agree. Shoot me 🤷🏼‍♀️

Why shouldn’t women play video games?

Michiganwolverines · 16/01/2023 07:23

Do grown women play video games? Idk any that do.
Yes,lots of women game.

GoodLuckJKR · 16/01/2023 07:33

Do grown women play video games?

If you like JK Rowling
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Dowhahdiddy · 16/01/2023 11:09

SausageInCider · 16/01/2023 07:09

Why shouldn’t women play video games?

Where did I say they shouldn’t? Read things properly.

Runningoncoffeealone · 17/01/2023 13:10

Just seen the replies to my post on here - so sorry, I'm relatively new and still figuring out how to use everything so can't reply to each one, but thank you ❤️
I hope you all have a lovely life too, and thank you for being so kind and making me feel welcome!

Also, my late Mother was a gamer until she passed in her 60's and would have loved to play this😅

MeinKraft · 17/01/2023 13:16

Linlaw · 14/01/2023 15:58

My favourite thing is that Harry Potter is so huge worldwide,and has been for years, that JKR can’t be cancelled!

My favourite thing is that the people who want JKR cancelled the most are the people who live and breathe Harry Potter and call other people 'muggles' (because they are so very special)