The new Harry Potter game is a hit. Here's why some trans gamers wish it wasn't
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CBC News spoke to trans people in the gaming community about efforts to boycott Hogwarts Legacy — even as it introduces a trans character — so long as Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling continues to hold a financial stake in the Wizarding World universe.
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JK Rowling Is Now Mocking Trans Gamers For Not Wanting To Play Hogwarts Legacy
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Harry Potter' Video Game 'Hogwarts Legacy' Features Trans Character
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Hogwarts Legacy is already too toxic for some gamers
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How do you feel about Hogwarts Legacy not being nominated for anything at the game awards? : r/hogwartslegacyJKR
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Hogwarts Legacy Review (PlayStation 5)
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Soapbox: Is The Best Harry Potter Game On Game Boy Color? Quite Possibly
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More Max News: 'Harry Potter' & 'The Conjuring' Series, A 'Big Bang Theory' Spinoff & 'Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai' Premieres On May 23
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15 Hours With Hogwarts Legacy: Magical Surface, Rotten Core
Hogwarts Legacy divides fans over transgender character
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Hogwarts Legacy has generated $1 billion in revenue, claims analyst
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Creator of 'Can You Pet the Dog' Twitter account says Hogwarts Legacy association is a new low