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Rowling, has made the debut of the video game Hogwarts Legacy anything but magical.

Hogwarts Legacy debuts amid LGBTQ gamer protests over J.K. Rowling

A slew of gamers, including former Harry Potter fans, have vowed not to purchase Hogwarts Legacy. And on Friday, nearly LGBTQ gamers and allies are launching a week-long protest against the game on Twitch and discouraging people from streaming it. The video game, which Rowling has had no direct involvement with, includes features intended to make transgender players feel welcomed in the Wizarding World.

It introduces a character named Sirona Ryan, who runs a pub in the town of Hogsmeade. Players are also able to build their characters without having to choose a gender; they just pick a body type and voice tone without relegating either to a specific gender. Ultimately, there is no ethical way to consume a luxury good whose profit and influence prop up hateful, transphobic rhetoric.

But some trans activists who spoke with NBC News said these additions to the game seem shallow. A spokesperson for Warner Bros. Those who ordered the deluxe edition of the game were given early access ahead of the official release, which has led to an influx of streamers sharing the game on Twitch.

Ahead of its release, Hogwarts Legacy announced on Twitter that the game became ranked as the No. Despite their strong feelings against Rowling, many Potter fans have grappled with their relationship to the franchise. Instead, users were encouraged to debate the ethics of the game "in good faith" in a separate Reddit megathread.

On Twitch, some claimed they were being bullied and called bigots for streaming the game. Others said they would play the game just to spite the transgender community. Some industry experts suggest any representation in gaming is better than no inclusion at all. Even if the representation is imperfect, having diverse characters in a major game like Hogwarts Legacy could potentially open doors for future games that can perfect the representation, Lowenstein said.

Still, those boycotting the game remain adamant that it's impossible to be an ally to the LGBTQ community and still play and support the game. Those behind the boycott said they ultimately hope to raise awareness and get more people getting involved with trans rights activism.

Valerie said she wants the protest to send a message to the trans community that, despite the success of the game, there are allies who stand with them and have their back. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

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