JK Rowling is Transphobic but PLEASE buy Hogwarts Legacy -- here’s why
It’s unfortunate that my support of my old coworkers and friends is somehow being construed as supporting trans-phobic beliefs. I can’t really tell you how to think though, it’s the internet after all. Haha.
As someone who worked on Hogwarts Legacy, please please please buy the game. It’s unfair that the hard work of hundreds of people– that the jobs of hundreds of people should be affected by a person that barely had anything to do with the actual work.
Whether or not the game does well doesn’t really affect JK. She’s already rich. She’s getting crazy revenue from every single Harry Potter merchandise in existence. Nothing will change that.
Boycotting Hogwarts legacy won’t hurt Rowling.
You’ll just hurt us. The people whose jobs rely on the game doing well. You’ll hurt the artists and writers that spent hundred of hours toiling away at a project that they love. We love Harry Potter. Many of us grew up reading that series and plenty of us are Harry Potter nerds. Imagine, a Harry Potter game made by the kids and teens who grew up reading the books and watching the movies. As well as the adults who read those books to their kids.
Clarifying: The studio that worked on this game is a much smaller branch off of WB and can be shut down if the game does poorly resulting in hundreds of people losing their jobs– whereas WB as a whole wouldn’t really be affected. It’s not me I’m worried about– I get nothing from sales or the game doing well– it’s my friends who still work there that I do worry and care for.
Instead, donate money to your favorite trans charity. Stream the game and donate that money to organizations that teach of inclusion and love. Use Hogwarts Legacy to support the trans community BECAUSE Rowling will hate it.
Don’t force your 11 year old self to miss out on something fun, beautiful, and magical. Use that righteous anger as a weapon of love instead.
Game Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEqP5NKoqu4
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Edit: This is the opinion of an ex-intern hoping you’ll buy the game and does not reflect the company’s stance on anything.
No one is obligated to buy or play the game if they didn’t want to. It is your right to not buy a game whose original creator you do not support. I understand not wanting to give a single cent more to Rowling and I commend you for that.
No one can change that or take that from you.
I respect that there will be very polarizing views though I do hope everyone keeps it cordial and not spark an outright fight.
Ultimately, I hope everyone continues to support the trans community in their own way. I also hope that, if you grew up loving Harry Potter, you can still enjoy it without feeling guilty. Because Rowling isn’t Harry Potter. The characters, story, and adventures we’ve been on with these characters is what made it dear to us.
Keep it classy!
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Note: I won’t be answering any questions about the game as I do have an NDA to uphold.
