Hogwarts Legacy game faces boycott in JK Rowling trans row - The Times

Gamers have opened up a new front in the culture wars, calling for a boycott of the new Harry Potter release because of JK Rowling’s stance on trans issues.

Hogwarts Legacy is expected to be one of the blockbuster games of the year when it goes on sale on February 10.

However, the lead-up to its release has been marked by a boycott campaign, a ban on discussing the game on a prominent forum, actors facing a backlash and the sacking of an employee.

Warner Bros Games has gone out of its way to make the role-playing game inclusive, with players able to become trans wizards and witches.

Alan Tew, the game’s director, told the IGN website: “We know it’s a diverse audience.

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