Owners of a gaming PC with the appropriate technology or a Playstation 5 or Xbox Series S/X, which on top of that Harry Potter fans or promising role-playing games are likely Tuesday 07 February 2023, have already marked them boldly in the calendar with a red felt-tip marker. Then, finally, the long-awaited appears Hogwarts legacy. And if you go by the sales charts of digital game shops such as Steam, then the RPG should a brilliant bestseller will. But although the signs point to a blockbuster hit, the calls for a boycott of the game are not fading.
The anti-trans controversy by Harry Potter author JK Rowling
On the contrary: Well-known influencers, who are clearly in favor of a boycott of the Harry Potter RPG Hogwarts Legacy, are speaking out on the social media platform Twitter in particular. The reason is the transphobic statements by the creator of Harry Potter, JK Rowling. For around five years, the best-selling author has repeatedly commented on the subject of whether Trans women really are women and raves about alleged dangers that trans people pose.
Actors and actresses react very differently. While Voldemort actor Ralph Fiennes or Hollywood legend Brian Cox bestselling author JK Rowling defend and express understanding for them, Harry Potter actors position themselves Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint clearly against and distance themselves from the statements of the author.
Players call for boycotts of Hogwarts Legacy and JK Rowling and reap bitter replies
But back to Twitter. On the social media platform, among other things Streamer Hambino clear: “I will block anyone who thinks they need to buy or even play the new Harry Potter game. JK Rowling is known to be transphobic and every sale supports that attitude. Solidarity with trans people is more important than any video game. “ The professional Apex Legends players immediately reaps harsh replies.
Users “counter” the statement with whataboutism, among other things. “What about Apple, Microsoft or VW, who have their cobalt for batteries mined by child slaves?”, can be read in the comments. And shouldn’t we also block people who eat meat because they are responsible for animal suffering? If you dig through the comments, you will find a lot Quarrels, hatred and few effective argumentswhether a boycott of the works of JK Rowling or Hogwarts legacy (buy now / €53.99 )would make sense at all.
Twitter user psychopathic try a diplomatic approach: “The studio made it clear that they did not support their views, nor did the actors. Whilst I really wish there was some way to stop JK Rowling from receiving royalties, unfortunately in our society today that is not possible.” Under the Hashtag JKRowling can be seen in the course of the approaching release of Hogwarts legacy countless heated debates over the anti-trans statements of JK Rowling follow. Whether the calls for a boycott will have a significant impact on the sales figures for the role-playing game remains to be seen in view of the rumored pre-sales of Hogwarts legacy more than questionable.
