Hogwarts Legacy debuts amid LGBTQ player protests over JK Rowling
For many in the LGBTQ community, the ongoing controversy surrounding Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has made the debut of the Hogwarts Legacy video game anything but magical. The long-awaited game has been marred by controversy ever since it was first released. announced in September 2020, largely due to Rowling's outspoken views on the transgender community, which many have called transphobic. A large number of players, including longtime Harry Potter fans, have vowed not to buy Hogwarts Legacy. And on Friday, nearly 300 LGBTQ gamers and allies will launch a week long protest against the game on Twitch and discouraging…
