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The Diablo series has a long history and a big fanbase thanks to its immersive universe and lore that fans love to delve into. It is a large part of why the Diablo series is the most popular dungeon-crawling RPG series to d

Transfiguration is the art of taking an object or even a living creature and turning it into something else. This was famously demonstrated by Ron's inability to turn his rat into a goblet, thanks to the condition his wand was

A variety of potions have been taught or used within Hogwarts' grounds over the years. Fans have witnessed the effects of the living death, Felix Felicis and the Polyjuice Potion amongst others. It's one of the trademark lessons at the school which every first year has to att

Updated June 18, 2023 by Michael Llewellyn: The RPG, whether Westen or Japanese, can immerse players in their worlds like no other. In addition to having vast narratives that can last hundreds of hours, they allow the player to explore and discover more about the world at their own pace. Several RPGs use world-building established from tabletop games, books, movies, and m

Hippogriffs Buckbeak is probably the most memorable Hippogriff and faithful mount of Harry and Hermione when rescuing Sirius Black in The Prisoner of Azkaban . Hippogriffs are winged horse-like creatures with the head of an eagle. Two players can be seen flying on Hippogriffs over a scenic penins

We’ve seen transphobic institutions make progress in the wake of Rowling’s support, and this being brought into the timelines of even well-meaning individuals only serve to spread them further and wider. I understand the noble intention, and figures like this should be demonised and called out where appropriate, but I fear we’re forgetting about the echochamber we exist within and how substantial Rowling and Harry Potter are in the cultural zeitgeist. Fantastic Beasts is still getting a third film, The Cursed Child is still killing it on the West End, and I bet the films will be all over television during the Christmas period. Harry Potter isn’t going anywhere, it’s eternally relevant and will be read to generations of children to come. For the absolute worst, it’s here to stay, and Rowling’s pockets will be continually lined with profit regardless of how loud we manage to get.

Set in the 1800s, the player receives a late Hogwarts acceptance letter and soon learns they possess an Ancient Magic that can ultimately be used for good or evil. They'll be able to shape the wizarding world and write their own legacy. As the story takes place about a century prior to Harry Potter's enrollment, fans won't likely see a lot of familiar faces. However, players can look forward to the many magical creatures introduced in that series or seen through Newt Scamander's adventures in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Th

This is where the Guardian’s Person of the Year poll comes into it. The Guardian, a left leaning newspaper that still frequently platforms anti-trans columnists and rarely gives actual trans people a voice, has a Person of the Year much like Time’s, except it is voted for by the public - or more specifically, Guardian readers. "In a sign of the ongoing debate over gender issues, many readers also nominated the author JK Rowling," reads the Guardian’s introduction. While other nominees have achieved specific things this year - Gareth Southgate for leading England to the Euro final for the first time in their history, Dame Sarah Gilbert for championing non-profit vaccines, Simone Biles for her openness on mental health in sport at the Olympics - JK Rowling is there because of her views on gender we’ve known for quite some time. Even her infamous TERF Wars blog post came out in 2020. She is the de facto mascot of the anti-trans movement, having been mentioned by various government officials around the world as they have pushed through anti-LGBT legislation. Guardian reader Michelle, 45, is the exact demographic of middle class women who have likely never met a trans person but still don’t like them very much, and she writes Rowling’s blurb, ending with "She is very inspiring for women and is supportive of women’s rights, despite people trying to drag her down."

No one is ever shown playing Quidditch in the trailer. However, there is a shot of two students, presumably one being the player, about to start or at least hop on brooms. As this is an RPG, one can expect mini-games. Hopefully, Quidditch will be added like Blitzball was implemented in Final Fantasy

Hogwarts Legacy _ was announced at the PlayStation 5 Showcase last week, promising _Harry Potter fans an immersive experience within the wizarding world. In addition to customizing one's character, learning different spells, and exploring Hogwarts Legacy Secrets and other magical settings, players can discover the many fantastic beasts within that unive

Earlier this week saw JK Rowling once again spout transphobic views on social media, with the billionaire author seeking to put down vulnerable people who simply want to be heard and accepted instead of demonised. The Harry Potter author makes it clear that she "knows and loves trans people" in her life but every facet of this ideology goes against that viewpoint. I’m not buying it, and neither are so many cisgender people on my social media who are happy to quote tweet these instances to dunk on Rowling and stand up for people like me.