Hogwarts Legacy just released it’s State of Play video on the gameplay and upcoming mechanics. I’m on my 69th re-listen of the seminal retrospective deep-dive by Shaun, aptly titled ‘Harry Potter’. All is well in the world of Harry Potter, not a single inch of emotionally difficult coming to terms with Jowling Kowling Rowling’s support of far-right groups and harmful policies AT ALL… Though I will admit, that brief stint with Vaush resulted in Jessie Gender making an interesting piece on the topic, so you win some, you lose some!

Jokes aside, drama around JK has sparked conversation on the ethics of consuming art from someone who advocates for trans-exclusionary laws, New Labor cronyism and a dash of implicit antisemitism if her support of the LGB Alliance is to be perceived.

And for anyone still on the fence of whether or not JK Rowling is as bad as I make her out to be, I recommend the videos by SaraZ, Jammidodger and Contrapoints on the situation.

Despite my gripes with JK Rowling on many topics, in the immortal words of Communist Johnny The Xerox machine (CJ The X), “I am biased towards art“. As someone with a passion and background in theatre and film, I’d rather bad art, or even good art by bad people exist and be consumed or discussed.

I don’t want to take away anyone’s enjoyment from the series or Hogwarts Legacy once it releases. Cards on the table, Studio Ghibli have contributed an incredible amount to the anime cinema canon, but the company also relied on crunch time, which isn’t exactly the most ethical practice in the world!

With that said, JK is a literal billionaire and WILL profit from Hogwarts Legacy’s success through royalties if it breaks even. So, here’s some ideas and suggestions for how to at least try possibly attempting ethical consumption of art JK Rowling will profit from.

Charity and Mutual Aid (brilliant video here). Despite not being perfect, they can help as long as you’re working with a trusted group. Mermaids, The Equality Project and Fumble are among the best LGBT+ UK charities (as far as I’m aware). Every little helps, as us Tesco-Leftists like to say!

Online Activism? Not always bad! I won’t deny, a lot of online performative posts about whatever big social issue is going on can come off disingenuous, but it’s not all bad. Spreading infographics, studies and political edutainment can be useful for raising awareness of issues effecting marginalized groups. In addition, online activism is an accessible form of activism for differently-abled people who may not be able to storm the Bastile with a BLM sign and molotov cocktail.

Google Scholar is a good free resource to check out studies on a great variety of topics. Type in whatever key word you like and ey-presto! Ain’t that right Harris?

Leftist Google. Right up there with the CEO Of Antifa, Rainbow-flavored gob-jobs, “you can’t say woman anymore”, The War On Christmas and other mythical entities of questionable existence!

Summarizing complex centuries-long research about gender and trans discourse is no easy task and I guarantee you won’t be able to convince everyone, but it’s better to try and fail than not bother at all.

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Look away Potterheads, this one isn’t good news for you! Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world RPG set in the Potter universe, may be suffering from development troubles which have stemmed rumours of the game being delayed even further.

After reports last month that we’d be receiving an update on the game sometime soon, it looks like that may no longer be the positive news we were hoping for. In a recent VGC Sacred Symbols podcast episode, host Colin Moriarty announced that the chances of Hogwarts Legacy releasing in 2022 looks to be diminishing. This is because developer Avalanche Software have unfortunately been succumbed to development issues forcing Warner Bros. to aim for a more realistic 2023 release.

“I am hearing behind the scenes that [the] game [Hogwarts Legacy] is not coming out this year, and that it’s in some sort of trouble,” said Moriarty without clarifying the rumoured development challenges”.

Will Hogwarts Legacy Ever Be Released?

Obviously, this isn’t the first time Potter fans have been left disappointed. The game was supposed to be in our hands already with an initial 2021 release, which was subsequently pushed into 2022. This original delay is understandable due to a little thing called a world wide pandemic, but this one looks to be slightly more worrying.

But what exactly are the problems surrounding the game? According to reports, some parts of the story and characters are being rewritten, which can hopefully only be a good thing. It shows the developers don’t want to release a rushed title, which we’re all here for. However, there’s only so much patience fans can persist with.

With Sony Interactive Entertainment supposedly hosting its first State of Play of 2022 next month, Hogwarts was going to be one of the main games displayed. Apparently, we were going to receive new game play footage, updates on the game as well as a release date. Whilst the footage could still happen, it looks more likely now that Avalanche are going to be confirming the games delay. What a shame.

Everything We Know About Hogwarts Legacy So Far

Despite the fact the games marketing has been absent since its launch trailer, we do know a little bit about it already. As previously mentioned, the game will take place in the Harry Potter universe and will give you the chance to explore iconic locations such as Hogwarts and The Forbidden Forest. You’ll be taking on a variety of tasks by learning spells to enhance your experience in the Wizarding World.

According to a Bloomberg report in 2021, Hogwarts Legacy will let you choose a masculine or feminine voice, body type, and dorm placement as “witch” or “wizard” independently when creating a student.

“Some members of the Hogwarts Legacy development team have fought to make the game as inclusive as possible, pushing for the character customisation and even for a transgender character to be added,” Bloomberg says. “There was resistance from management at first, the people familiar with the project said, but currently the character customisation is included in the game.”

Additionally, there seems to be suggestions that players will be able to learn the Dark Arts provided that they branch their role-playing story the right way. Ever wanted to join Voldemort in his cause? It looks like you’ll be able to get your chance. If you need some Wizarding fun to keep you going until then, why not pick up the highly acclaimed LEGO Harry Potter game from our store right here!

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A peak back into the wizarding world could be coming soon than expected! Despite the original trailer, the only news fans have heard about the upcoming game is that it will be released after the next Fantastic Beasts film. Unfortunately, fans have been left in the dark in pretty much every other aspect of the games release. That won’t stop us from getting excited however. We’ve seen fan-requested Hogwarts features and gameplay mechanics being shared online in hope that the developers pay attention. These include desires for social simulation similar to Persona 5 or Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Now that would be pretty amazing.

However, we’ve received an update. Whisper it quietly, but a reputable leaker has resurfaced once again and offers us hope they we will receive more news about the game sometime soon. We can only hope this is true. Before we delve into exactly what’s been said, have a quick reminder of the games trailer which got us all hyped quite some time ago!

Leaker Expects Update On Hogwarts: Legacy

Video game anlyst and PlayStation insider Millie Amand is the person we should be thanking at this time! She said a simple yet effective ‘Soon…’ on her twitter account, swiftly followed by a Hogwarts Legacy GIF. We know exactly what you’re thinking here. How can you trust a leaker? Well luckily for us, despite her being fairly new on the scene, she does have a credible history behind her. For example, she was supposedly the individual who uncovered the Marvel’s Wolverine leak, as well as various other Sony rumours.

Soon… pic.twitter.com/hnWo6akOKB

— Millie A (@millieamand) November 10, 2021

Furthermore, Amands previous remarks have hinted at a showing at the Geoof Keighley’s Game Awards. These are set to be shown on December 9, which gives us hope we’ll finally get news then. According to Amand, Hogwarts Legacy was meant to be ‘shown at the PlayStation Showcase but assets weren’t ready for the show’. Well that’s bitterly disappointing indeed, but should come as no surprise seeing the game has already been delayed by a year.

Notwithstanding Millie’s reputation, Harry Potter fans should be excited regardless. Surely the developers realise we’ve been waiting ever so patiently for any sort of news. Let’s just hope they recognise it quick enough where our hype for this game doesn’t disappear. In all honesty, that’s very unlikely. Just by looking at these screenshots below we can tell Avalanche Studios are plotting something massive here. We cannot wait.

Looking for some sort of fantasy adventure to keep you going in the meantime? Be sure to pick up a copy of Dark Souls 3 right here! You won’t regret it.

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Revealed to us over a year ago, Hogwarts Legacy news has been very few and far between. Warner Bros. haven’t given us any new game play details or new sneak peaks since then, neither have the developers Avalanche Software. It’s all gone very quiet, other than when they informed us about the games delayed release. We should’ve been expecting the title sometime this year but got told we’d have to wait until 2022 instead.

Obviously, 2022 is slowly creeping up on us now. As a result, fans continue to wonder when exactly they’ll be able to get their claws into the wizarding world. Unfortunately, it seems we’re going to have to wait that little big longer than we’d of hoped for. Pity.

Want to know more about when the games suggested to be released? Keep reading down below, but first remind yourself of the reveal trailer here:

Hogwarts Legacy To Be Released After Next Fantastic Beasts Film

Recently, Warner Bros. general manager revealed in an interview with Toy World magazine that the next Fantastic Beasts film and Hogwarts Legacy will be the two big new releases for the IP in 2022. Moreover, she hinted that the latter will be out after the film, which isn’t very surprising.

“We have two major releases; a film and a game, that will be sure to generate incredible excitement amongst fans. The first is the film release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, now announced to be releasing on the 8th of April in the UK. The third instalment is sure to be a real fan favourite”.

“The second major release of 2022 will be a new console game: Hogwarts Legacy. The reaction to the trailer for this has been amazing and it looks set to be a huge success. We know that gaming is such an important part of the market and one that we have to be involved in. From what we’ve seen, the launch will be well worth the wait and will deliver a unique way for fans to interact with the franchise”.

Hogwarts Legacy isn’t the only upcoming 2022 release for WB Games. Alongside Hogwarts Legacy, they also have Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Two hotly anticipated games, especially for fans of the Arkham Series looking for a bit more DC action. Have a little peak at the main antagonists we’re going to see in Gotham Knights here.

Overall, we’ll wait patiently for further details about Hogwarts: Legacy. In the meantime, have a look at all our Harry Potter merch right here! From LEGO products to clothing items, there’s plenty to pick up. Enjoy!

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