J.K Rowling looks unstoppable 

I have no intention of discussing Hogwarts Legacy because that conversation is tiresome.

One writer from Forbes called the game mediocre, supposedly boosted in popularity by its association with the Harry Potter brand. But reviews for the game have been largely positive despite the backlash from J.K. Rowling haters. Remember how exhausting the Rings of Power conversation became?

Well, the discourse surrounding Hogwarts Legacy exceeded that threshold even before it came out. If you live under a rock, Hogwarts Legacy has become the epicenter of the culture war in the USA. A section of the public has taken offense with the supposedly hateful comments Rowling has made about transgender people over the years.

As you may have guessed, things have not gone their way. CNN reported a few days ago that Hogwarts Legacy had broken records on Twitch, becoming the most-watched single- player game on the platform, beating the likes of God of War: Ragnarok.

They expect the game to sell at least ten million copies. Rowling’s harshest critics have not stopped shaming anyone that dares to either stream or positively review this game.

Interestingly, this zealous tactic has encouraged Rowling’s supporters to buy Hogwarts Legacy en masse. These individuals could not care less about Harry Potter; yet, they don’t mind spending $70 on a game to make a point. But those cultural war arguments don’t interest me. As a Potter Head, I only have two thoughts of significance.

First of all, this game looks like everything I could possibly want. Part of me was afraid that WB would take the Shadow of Mordor route, twisting and butchering the Wizarding World to produce some disgusting hybrid that bears little or no resemblance to the stories that consumed my childhood.

Shadow of Mordor is a decent game. But it is, by no means, a Lord of the Rings game, which is why I can’t stand that series.
Hogwarts Legacy is gorgeous. Have you seen the clips? This game looks like a faithful recreation of the books (and movies); cozy villages, sprawling castles, floating candles, twisting staircases, and more.

And the story is perfect because it takes the player to the 1800s, putting a sizable gap between the game and the books. This allows Hogwarts Legacy to do its own thing without attracting comparisons to the seven-book Harry Potter series or creating plotholes.

The open-world structure is tantalizing because it promises an immersive experience. You can roam the castle, explore the forests, fly to the adjacent islands…this is a Harry Potter fanatic’s dream. Despite the controversy, the gaming community cannot wait to play this game because they know nothing about the Rowling debate or don’t care.

You can trust that Warner Bros Discovery is watching these reactions. They can see the hunger and passion this franchise still attracts, which means someone is looking for ways to monetize it.

We have heard talk of a sequel to the Harry Potter film franchise that explores Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s adult years. We have also heard rumours of a potential remake.

You heard that right; someone in Hollywood wants to remake the Harry Potter film series. But why bother? First, those movies still hold up today. They are not dated enough for a remake to make a significant difference.

Secondly, remaking Harry Potter means recasting Harry, Ron, and Hermione, a move the public will oppose. They associate Harry, Ron, and Hermione with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. They won’t accept a new cast of kids. At this point, Warner Bros Discovery is better off going the Hogwarts Legacy route; leave those original movies alone.

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