Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transpho
Hitman 3 is on its way and console players will have a leg up over the PC players. If you own Hitman 2, then you can play through its levels in Hitman 3, but only on consoles. Hitman 3 is an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC until 2022. This means that you have to buy Hitman 2 on EGS to use its stages in Hitman 3 , even if you already own the game on Steam. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has said that he's looking into the issue, so it's possible that a deal can be worked out before the game launc
The biggest stories of the week include the return of Lucasfilm Games, more Cyberpunk 2077 drama, new Nintendo Switch game announcements, the Hitman 3 EGS controversy, the Indiana Jones game announcement, and several high-profile del
It's a smart move for the developers to have the setting of Hogwarts Legacy take place during a time not thoroughly explored in other media of the franchise. This gives them a lot to freedom in regards to what could happen in the game, allowing a brand new wizarding experience for fans of the Harry Potter universe. It'll be interesting to see what novelties will be revealed, and how they'll play into the series as its known to
Since then, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier released a report about the development of Cyberpunk 2077 . It seems that management ignored the information provided to them about the developers regarding issues getting the game running on PS4/Xbox One. The report also claimed that the E3 2018 demo was fake , and that developers wasted months of time putting it toget
The trailer for Hogwarts Legacy states that the game takes place in the late 1800s, and the Warner Bros. FAQ page confirms that the game is firmly rooted in the Harry Potter universe. That being said, it's within the realm of possibility that the banning of underage magic could be passed during the timeline of the game, especially considering the open-world RPG's premise: Hogwartslegacyfans.Com The playable character possesses the unusual ability to recognize and master an Ancient Magic, thus holding the key to an archaic secret that threatens the fate of the wizarding world. Players can hone their magical abilities, face off against lethal enemies, and encounter scenarios that will determine where their morality lies. Although a decent amount of gameplay will take place within Hogwarts castle, players can also explore areas beyond the school such as the Forbidden Forest, Hogsmeade Village, and “ new and unexpected location
The Shrieking Shack was secluded from everything else and was the perfect stop for Remus to transfer into his monstrous half. Stupidly, Sirius Black would eventually tell Severus Snape how to avoid the Whomping Willow, and Snape, being curious, proceeds to do this on the night of a full moon. On that night, Snape almost faced death by a transformed Remus, but was saved by James Potter. This was part of what cemented Sirius and Snape as mortal enemies for the rest of their living d
Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transpho
The PS5 Showcase was an exciting event filled with surprising announcements and amazing gameplay footage. However, one reveal that shocked everyone was Hogwarts Legacy , a game being developed by Avalanche Studios and Portkey Games. The title will be taking place in the late 1800's and will give players agency for what direction the story progres
The author and creator of the Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling has faced notable backlash dating back to 2017 when she was criticized for liking a tweet that was clearly transphobic. At the time representatives claimed it was a “middle-aged moment,” however since then, she has been incredibly public in her views. These views erupted this year and more recently, on the very week that Hogwarts Legacy was revealed. If you want to catch up on everything that's happened, it seems Glamour has a detailed breakdown of everyth
Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transpho