![]() The culture war surrounding “Hogwarts Legacy” got particularly hot on Twitch, where it became the platform’s most-streamed game ever and where viewers expressed disappointment or outrage with influencers who played it. Even though NPR reviewer Brittany Vincent calls it an “early contender for Game of the Year,” she acknowledges that, “this trip to Hogwarts comes with some heavy baggage.” While “Rowling was not directly involved in the game's production (though her creative agency was), the controversy over statements and actions she's made opposing trans rights has led to ongoing calls for a boycott.” īut while “Elden Ring” sparked instant acclaim, “Hogwarts Legacy” fueled an ongoing debate over “Harry Potter” creator J. That fact invites comparison to 2022’s year-defining February release, “Elden Ring ,” which also sold 12 million copies in its opening weeks. The game earned nearly $1 billion and shipped more than 12 million units in its first two weeks. “Hogwarts Legacy” proved to be as big (and contested) a debut as the buzz around its presale numbers suggested it would be. It’s been my busiest month yet editing NPR’s gaming column. ![]() ![]() Games)įebruary has come and gone, leaving massive games and a smoldering controversy in its wake. ![]() Facebook Email 'Hogwarts Legacy' has been the year's biggest and most controversial video game by far. ![]()
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