One major concern for many Harry Potter fans is the treatment of the source material; whether it be the movies, the spinoffs, or games, the sanctity of canon is important to quite a number of magic-loving muggles. After all, suspension of disbelief is much easier when a fantasy world is at least internally consistent. With …
Writer Confirms Whomping Willow Won’t Be In Hogwarts Legacy Read More »
A recent interview with one of Avalanche Studio’s audio programmers has shed just a teensy bit more light on Hogwarts Legacy. In the interview, which came as part of an online school webinar, Dorian Rosen shared his personal path to working at Avalanche, as well as some tidbits about Hogwarts Legacy. Of particular interest were …
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On February 8th, Warner Bros. Games posted two open positions on their careers website, and one of them specifically mentions job duties involving Hogwarts Legacy. WB Games are looking for a Submissions Specialist, which is a role that involves getting games submitted to the various platforms for release. The other posting is for a marketing …
WB Games Job Listings Suggest Early 2022 Release Date for Hogwarts Legacy Read More »
2021 will need another savior, as Warner Bros announced today that Hogwarts Legacy’s 2021 release has been pushed back to 2022. The official word from the Hogwarts Legacy twitter states that they are “giving the game the time it needs”. That’s heartening news for fans who are willing to wait longer for a finished product, …
With a new year comes new news, this time in the form of a potential hint at next-gen features in the Hogwarts Legacy. The official Unreal Engine YouTube channel dropped a sizzle reel on New Year’s Eve showcasing a wide variety of games, and Hogwarts Legacy featured front and center. Sadly there were no new …
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It’s been almost two months since Hogwarts Legacy was announced and we got our first official look at the game, and many fans are already hoping desperately for any new information about the upcoming Harry Potter game. The Tyrent podcast recently interviewed Hogwarts Legacy’s Narrative Designer Nathan Scott, and while Scott’s NDA prevented him from …
Interview with Hogwarts Legacy Narrative Designer Hints at Game’s Current State Read More »
As fans continue to dissect the official trailer and discuss their hopes for the game, there appear to be two camps emerging. These two groups are split in regards to how much actual schooling the player should engage in during their time at Hogwarts. One side really wants a school simulation or something like Rockstar’s …
One of the key aspects of any open-world RPG is the world itself; having a huge, open world is only meaningful if that world is interesting and fun to explore. The Harry Potter universe has many fantastic and magical locations, so the developers of Hogwarts Legacy shouldn’t lack for ideas when it comes to locations …
The Harry Potter lore is rich and varied, and there are many historical events referenced throughout the books, movies, and other writings. With the announcement of Hogwarts Legacy, it was revealed that the game would take place in and around Hogwarts in the “late 1800s”. Assuming that the late 1800s means anywhere from the 1870s …
Historical Events We Could See In Hogwarts Legacy Read More »
In any discussion about a game set in the Harry Potter universe, the question of magic is going to be a big one. In a game that puts the player in the role of a student at Hogwarts, it may very well be the question. While there were certainly many magical happenings in the recent …