In addition to ResetEra and r/Gamingcirclejerk, Hogwarts Legacy is banned from the Steam versions in Russia, Belarus, and Turkey. ResetEra's ban is more inclusive compared to the one implemented by a certain subreddit and will likely fuel discussions of Hogwarts Legacy when and after it comes out. But, this hasn't helped the game's reputation within the much-maligned community as well as those that have been part of the franchise for a long time.įollow Xfire on Google and be the first to get our latest content! Rowling while also including a more inclusive character creator. Portkey Games, the publishing arm of the Wizarding World, has tried to distance Hogwarts Legacy from J.K. Rowling, the author behind the Wizarding World franchise, has been the subject of much criticism in recent years due to what many are describing as transphobic remarks against the LGBTQ+ community. Rowling had nothing to do with the creation of Hogwarts Legacy, she was still consulted throughout the process. Any that we see, whether for or against, will be met with threadbans at a minimum. There will be no OT and no discussion of this game.Īs a reminder, we do not allow for advocating or metacommentary on content ban decisions, which are decided by the mod team. Therefore, the mod team has decided to expand our prior ban on promotion for the Hogwarts game to include the game itself. General manager of the site, B-Dubs, explained the rationale behind the ban in an official staff announcement, saying:Īfter continued internal discussion, we began to start outlining the issues put forth by Rowling and the game in question and each time, and as we discussed it all, we kept coming back to the simple fact that Rowling is not only a bigot but is actively pushing, in her position as a wealthy and famous individual, for legislation that will hurt trans people. Hogwarts Legacy is easily one of the most divisive games in recent memory. This is exactly what happened to the upcoming open-world Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy. Imagine being so controversial that one of the most prominent catch basins of internet toxicity, ResetEra, has decided to issue a site-wide ban on discussions about you.
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