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New Harry Potter video game gets bumper sales despite LGBTQ backlash

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"Hogwarts Legacy" video game released on Friday. Game is a mix of Harry Potter's universe and the "open worlds" of the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise. Some gamers have called for a boycott of the game over views of author JK Rowling. The Scottish writer has been plagued by threats and controversy.

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New Harry Potter video game gets bumper sales despite LGBTQ backlash

There is a new addition to the 'Harry Potter' universe. On Friday, the 'Hogwarts Legacy' video game was launched. The game comes at a time when the franchise is still embroiled in controversy over author JK Rowling's remark on the trans community. The Scottish writer has been plagued by threats and controversy since she publicly took issue in 2020 with the trans-inclusive phrase "people who menstruate" being used instead of the word "women". Man…

2 years ago·Noida, India

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Harry Potter video game 'Hogwarts Legacy' gets bumper sales despite LGBTQ backlash

The "Harry Potter" universe welcomes its latest edition on Friday, the "Hogwarts Legacy" video game, which provides a big test of the resilience of a franchise hit by criticism from some LGBTQ activists over the views of author JK Rowling.

2 years ago·Manila, Philippines

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Harry Potter video game gets bumper sales despite LGBTQ backlash

PARIS - The "Harry Potter" universe welcomes its latest edition on Friday, the "Hogwarts Legacy" video game, which provides a big test of the resilience of a franchise hit by criticism from some LGBTQ activists over the views of author JK Rowling.

2 years ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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