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[DeepEnigma]

A person who worked on the game is now boycotting his own game, LOL!~

Hogwarts Legacy Dev Boycotts Own Game Over J.K. Rowling Trans Controversy

Hogwarts Legacy boycott has taken an interesting turn as one of the game's own developers has publicly announced a boycott.

www.playstationlifestyle.net

Didn’t boycott when he was getting paid tho.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

A person who worked on the game is now boycotting his own game, LOL!~

http://[URL]https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2023/02/11/hogwarts-legacy-boycott-by-own-dev/

[/URL]

"Hey, guys! Don't hire me!"

I think they should add a couple more difficulty modes in a patch. You can have LGBTQ+POC Mode, which is above the hardest difficulty and was co-designed by Soulsborne devs. On the other end, we can have Journalist mode, where every character is turned into a white cishet male. All spells learned automatically, but you don't need any of that because no one opposes you and All doors are open by default.

 

[gaming_again]

An Irish youtuber named CallMeKevin did a HL video that was pretty damn funny, but predictably the troons went haywire and harassed the fuck out of him to the point where he made an apology post and promised to not play the game again. Absolute lunacy.

Omg the replies.
Reddit is digital cancer.

 

[belmarduk]

A person who worked on the game is now boycotting his own game, LOL!~

Hogwarts Legacy Dev Boycotts Own Game Over J.K. Rowling Trans Controversy

Hogwarts Legacy boycott has taken an interesting turn as one of the game's own developers has publicly announced a boycott.

www.playstationlifestyle.net

I would think that publicly denouncing a game you worked on right after its release would have a detrimental effect on future employment. Lets hope so for this clown.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

I would think that publicly denouncing a game you worked on right after its release would have a detrimental effect on future employment. Lets hope so for this clown.

I'm sure he's first pick for the second wave of devs on the landmark Chuck Tingle game. Free demo packaged with pre orders of Star Citizen.

 

[Doczu]

An Irish youtuber named CallMeKevin did a HL video that was pretty damn funny, but predictably the troons went haywire and harassed the fuck out of him to the point where he made an apology post and promised to not play the game again. Absolute lunacy.

Damn i could hear his spine being shat out when he was writing that.

 

[Exede]

What's wired and why should i care?

 

[DeepEnigma]

What's wired and why should i care?

Used to be one of the premier tech publications. Now, just another ideological cesspool of regression.

 

[Exede]

Used to be one of the premier tech publications. Now, just another ideological cesspool of regression.

I really have never heard of em before. Maybe it's a not common webside for europeans

 

[Faust]

An Irish youtuber named CallMeKevin did a HL video that was pretty damn funny, but predictably the troons went haywire and harassed the fuck out of him to the point where he made an apology post and promised to not play the game again. Absolute lunacy.

That is… incredibly disappointing.

Fucking hell I don’t drink, but I need a strong one after this idiocy.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I really have never heard of em before. Maybe it's a not common webside for europeans

It’s the magazine that Sony gave exclusive looks and interviews on the PS5 back before launch.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

That is… incredibly disappointing.

Fucking hell I don’t drink, but I need a strong one after this idiocy.

 

[Kilau]

Used to be one of the premier tech publications. Now, just another ideological cesspool of regression.

They should at least give PSVR2 a good review because you know…

 

[rofif]

So will atomic hear also be getting this boycott since russia is an aggressor nowadays ?!
or will suddenly digital foundry have a coverage week before release

 

[Faust]

 

[HoleinOne]

I really have never heard of em before. Maybe it's a not common webside for europeans

That's part of it, but it also hasn't really been relevant for over a decade. Its real heyday was something like the mid-2000s.

 

[BadBurger]

This is one of the most heartfelt games ever made. Good luck pretending it isnt. Wired or whoever.

 

[Loxus]

A person who worked on the game is now boycotting his own game, LOL!~

http://[URL][URL]https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2023/02/11/hogwarts-legacy-boycott-by-own-dev/

[/URL][/URL]

I don't blame him, he probably got death threats from how I see it base on how he worded some of him Twitter post.

That trans community is hypocrites, they more harm to people lives physically and mentally than JK can ever be.

I can't believe no one is calling them out for their hypocritical behavior.

 

[Yautja_Warrior]

We really do live in fucking Clown World

 

[DeepEnigma]

I don't blame him, he probably got death threats from how I see it base on how he worded some of him Twitter post.

That trans community is hypocrites, they more harm to people lives physically and mentally than JK can ever be.

I can't believe no one is calling them out for their hypocritical behavior.

It’s what happens when the mainstream makes for protected classes collectivism. The extremists are allowed to operate unabated.

 

[Ammogeddon]

I used to be indifferent to Harry Potter, today I bought Hogwarts Legacy, the 8 movie collection and a Hermione outfit for my daughter. You’re welcome JK Rowling.

 

[22:22:22]

Just want to chime in to say the first page made my morning poop session a real party. A Clown. Many great responses etc.

Chef's kiss.

 

[ratburger]

Digital Foundry doesn't seem to be boycotting the game.

From DF Direct Weekly #98:

Warner Bros did not supply DF a code for the game prior to the game's release yesterday [Friday].

Rich: "But it's out now and ultimately our job is to comment and critique on game technology, performance, and presentation in a way that's useful to our audience. So when we get the game, we'll assess it, and figure out how we want to cover it when we've actually seen it, of course. Does covering the game actually mean that we're endorsing the creator in any way? I mean that's fairly obvious: no. But at the same time, as a journalist, I'm not on board with the idea that a critique of a game is an advert or an endorsement for a game and therefore we shouldn't cover it at all. That doesn't seem right to me. That's not what editorial is fundamentally and it's not the reason why we do what we do."

 

[DeepEnigma]

I used to be indifferent to Harry Potter, today I bought Hogwarts Legacy, the 8 movie collection and a Hermione outfit for my daughter. You’re welcome JK Rowling.

It’s crazy the opposite effect this very vocal minority is doing on otherwise uninterested (in the IP) people. I couldn’t care less about HP either, although the Universal Studios attraction is fantastic, but now I too want to play the game and have much, much more interest in the IP.

 

[mansoor1980]

Digital Foundry doesn't seem to be boycotting the game.

From DF Direct Weekly #98:

Warner Bros did not supply DF a code for the game prior to the game's release yesterday [Friday].

Rich: "But it's out now and ultimately our job is to comment and critique on game technology, performance, and presentation in a way that's useful to our audience. So when we get the game, we'll assess it, and figure out how we want to cover it when we've actually seen it, of course. Does covering the game actually mean that we're endorsing the creator in any way? I mean that's fairly obvious: no. But at the same time, as a journalist, I'm not on board with the idea that a critique of a game is an advert or an endorsement for a game and therefore we shouldn't cover it at all. That doesn't seem right to me. That's not what editorial is fundamentally and it's not the reason why we do what we do."

man just get a tech analysis on the game and stop the drama

 

[DeepEnigma]

But at the same time, as a journalist, I'm not on board with the idea that a critique of a game is an advert or an endorsement for a game and therefore we shouldn't cover it at all. That doesn't seem right to me. That's not what editorial is fundamentally and it's not the reason why we do what we do."

This part I can fully respect, and how it always should be.

 

[Black_Stride]

A person who worked on the game is now boycotting his own game, LOL!~

Hogwarts Legacy Dev Boycotts Own Game Over J.K. Rowling Trans Controversy

Hogwarts Legacy boycott has taken an interesting turn as one of the game's own developers has publicly announced a boycott.

www.playstationlifestyle.net

We are being punk'd guys.
This is all a grift.
They keep making a stink about it so we will keep talking about it.
So people keep hearing about it and get curious to buy the game.

No way this is real life.

 

[22:22:22]

man just get a tech analysis on the game and stop the drama

Who can stop which is neverending interchangeable?

 

[mansoor1980]

Who can one stop which is neverending interchangeable?

the guys at DF can

 

[22:22:22]

the guys at DF can

Wouldn't there already be a line up of drama producing stuff which all have to go to the same process more or less would be my point

 

[mansoor1980]

Wouldn't there already be a line up of drama producing stuff which all have to go to the same process more or less would be my point

all right fine , dont do it then

 

[22:22:22]

all right fine , dont do it then

Ehm. Perhaps some miscommunication from my end. If so I apologize. I was failing in making my point which is that there's always something new under the horizon to spark this kind of drama.

 

[Garibaldi]

An Irish youtuber named CallMeKevin did a HL video that was pretty damn funny, but predictably the troons went haywire and harassed the fuck out of him to the point where he made an apology post and promised to not play the game again. Absolute lunacy.

I can sort of see the reason behind his decision. I've not seen the comments on the video but it's no doubt filled with horrible hateful shite no one should have to read. Just like the steam discussions forum for the game at the moment. It's an absolute cesspit and he probably doesn't want to be responsible for inviting that sort of shite to be associated with his content or his community.

 

[BadBurger]

Spoiler

I don't think they intended on this guy so majestically conjuring his penis. But who knows

 

[BadBurger]

sorry double post

 

[imsosleepy]

I went true the comments on that apology post.. those people are sick in their heads for getting angry if someone plays this game lmao.

The game who has trans characters hahaha i cant anymore. They are the problem. Not jk rowling. They are fucking bullies

 

[OuterLimits]

We really do live in fucking Clown World

Indeed. It's like we are trapped in a giant insane asylum and the craziest patients are in charge.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

A person who worked on the game is now boycotting his own game, LOL!~

Hogwarts Legacy Dev Boycotts Own Game Over J.K. Rowling Trans Controversy

Hogwarts Legacy boycott has taken an interesting turn as one of the game's own developers has publicly announced a boycott.

www.playstationlifestyle.net

This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.

“They paid my salary while I helped make the game, but spending my $60 on the final product? That’s where I draw the line!”


Such a brave personal sacrifice.

 

[ArthriticZombie]

The author’s review prior to Hogwarts Legacy was for dildos. What a time to be alive.

 

[-Zelda-]

I went true the comments on that apology post.. those people are sick in their heads for getting angry if someone plays this game lmao.

The game who has trans characters hahaha i cant anymore. They are the problem. Not jk rowling. They are fucking bullies

Gotta be honest, I am a little confused by that character. They are nice, and very helpful, but in a world of magic that can turn people into different things, isn't there something they could do about that voice and face? How does that character even have breasts? Maybe I do not know about about being trans, especially in the 1800's. Maybe someone smarter than me can explain it?

 

[Cyberpunkd]

I can sort of see the reason behind his decision. I've not seen the comments on the video but it's no doubt filled with horrible hateful shite no one should have to read. Just like the steam discussions forum for the game at the moment. It's an absolute cesspit and he probably doesn't want to be responsible for inviting that sort of shite to be associated with his content or his community.

Don’t fall for it. It’s his livelihood that is at stake - he can always find a new game but he depends on the lunatics in order to earn money.
You can bet all streamers saying they will not stream the game will still be playing it themselves.

 

[-Zelda-]

I would think that publicly denouncing a game you worked on right after its release would have a detrimental effect on future employment. Lets hope so for this clown.

Facts.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I went true the comments on that apology post.. those people are sick in their heads for getting angry if someone plays this game lmao.

The game who has trans characters hahaha i cant anymore. They are the problem. Not jk rowling. They are fucking bullies

The absolute worst thing you can do is try to demonstrate to these people that you aren’t a bigot. Once you do that it’s like they taste the blood in the water and go into a frenzy.

Now they know they get to put you on trial and get a sick pleasure watching you grovel and beg for their approval. These people are fucked in the head.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Gotta be honest, I am a little confused by that character. They are nice, and very helpful, but in a world of magic that can turn people into different things, isn't there something they could do about that voice and face? How does that character even have breasts? Maybe I do not know about about being trans, especially in the 1800's. Maybe someone smarter than me can explain it?

How do you explain someone identifying as trans where in fact they identify as either a man or a woman? Which one is it?
Looks like the character is just as confused as people in real life.

 

[IDappa]

Looks like the transgender quest line didn't help the devs dodge the outrage (like the outrage matters anyway). The story for that quest line is the definition of virtue signalling and was rather cringe. Atleast that's the only far left bullshit I've seen in this game so far. Which is good because the game overall is awesome. Haven't gotten into a game like this since Red dead 2.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I went true the comments on that apology post.. those people are sick in their heads for getting angry if someone plays this game lmao.

The game who has trans characters hahaha i cant anymore. They are the problem. Not jk rowling. They are fucking bullies

Total cowardly extreme introverted losers found a way to be a bully in the virtual space of society. Then cry they’re oppressed when they have the push and backing of every major corporation, media, political spectrums, etc etc

Honk honk.

 

[FearlessBelgian]

Looks like the transgender quest line didn't help the devs dodge the outrage (like the outrage matters anyway). The story for that quest line is the definition of virtue signalling and was rather cringe. Atleast that's the only far left bullshit I've seen in this game so far. Which is good because the game overall is awesome. Haven't gotten into a game like this since Red dead 2.

Can you ignore this quest ?

 

[BbMajor7th]

That moment when you go from fighting for freedoms you've historically been denied to attempting to remove freedoms that others have historically enjoyed...

 

[22:22:22]

You wouldn't think they were that fast. Incredible! I guess that just goes to show that you should never judge a book by its cover. Haven't seen speed like that since DBZ.

Gold this man. Best post ITT.

 

[JusticeForAll]

The transgender character is ridiculous. In a world where magic can literally make people invisible or make them look like a rat or whatever, there surely are better ways to appear female as a man. When he said "Took them a second to realize I was actually a witch, not a wizard." I actually laughed out loud at how out of place and ridiculous it was. It didn't even buy them any goodwill with the purplehairs either.

The being said, the game is great.