The fantasy world is overrun with Hogwarts Legacy discourse, as early access to the game officially opens up.
Despite the ongoing debate surrounding creator J.K. Rowling and the Wizarding World at large, gamers are flocking to the highly-reviewed latest entry into the library of Harry Potter games. They’re focusing on the work done by the development team and, for what its worth, it seems that Avalanche has done everything in its power to distance itself from the author. It even goes so far as to include the option to be transgender in the game, which can’t help but feel like a clear dismissal of Rowling’s TERF viewpoints.
Even as they delight in the game’s expansive offerings, many gamers are taking the villainous route. In the lead-up to early access — and the game’s Feb. 10 release — some fans are planning to out-do Voldemort with their various evil deeds.
A far less controversial fantasy property is struggling to maintain any sort of relevance in the shadow of Hogwarts Legacy’s release. Lord of the Rings is never truly absent from the public eye, however, so fans still found an opportunity to tear a uniquely terrible take to absolute shreds.
Lord of the Rings fans are not here for this controversial take
An ice cold Lord of the Rings take has fans of Peter Jackson’s films up in arms, as they take aim at the 19-year-old fool who dared deride the trilogy that made fans of millions. A controversial post to Reddit claimed that Peter Jackson’s trilogy “sucks,” and spurred the massive Lord of the Rings fandom into a frenzy. Let it be a lesson to any other edgelords — don’t come for Lord of the Rings.
Avalanche side-steps Rowling to include LGBTQ+ characters in Hogwarts Legacy
J.K. Rowling’s hateful stance on trans rights doesn’t extend to Hogwarts Legacy. A purchase of the game will still line the author’s pockets, but the development team clearly worked hard to separate their creation from the woman who inspired it. They went so far as to include several characters from the LGBTQ+ community, and gave players broad customization options in creating their own characters.
Gamers plan to channel Voldemort as they tackle Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy presents the most robust foray into the Wizarding World yet, allowing gamers to enjoy the magic and mayhem via a broad, rich open world. Instead of enjoying the game as one of the Wizarding World’s many lawful citizens, however, many gamers have their sights set on a darker approach. Quite a few players voiced their desire to play the game as an evil wizard, even showing up the Dark Lord himself.
