A controversial issue

The magical world of Harry Potter has been enticing fans since the first novel’s release back in 1997. Now, the long-awaited role-playing game Hogwarts Legacy has been released, much to the delight of Potterheads and gamers alike.

In 2020, plans for the Harry Potter-based action game Hogwarts Legacy were announced, and the global release date was set for February 10, 2023:

However, the game’s launch has been met with a lot of controversy relating to the author of the books, and now Twitch streamers are receiving abuse for even suggesting they might give the game a go. VegasSlotsOnline News has taken a look at the story surrounding Hogwarts Legacy and why exactly streamers are getting bullied by their viewers because of it.

Why the offense?

A game release from such an iconic brand has amassed plenty of hype, and those who can access the game ahead of time are over the moon about it, including many streamers who have secured deals to publicize the launch. However, others have instead called for the game to be boycotted.

divisive opinion about trans people

The hate for Hogwarts Legacy stems from the past controversy surrounding Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. Previously, she faced significant backlash after expressing her divisive opinion about trans people:

Deeming the Harry Potter author transophic because of her comments, many have called for Hogwarts Legacy to be boycotted and abused those who have decided to play the game on Twitch.

A storm of hate tormenting streamers

Twitch streamers are often too familiar with the dark side of the internet, fueled by hate comments and angry viewers. Now, just playing Hogwarts Legacy can earn streamers a barrage of endless hate.

one of the duo members was almost reduced to tears

Girlfriend Reviews, a live-streaming duo on Twitch, ended up dropping their Hogwarts Legacy stream after viewers didn’t take too kindly to them playing the game. Even though they were playing a free version while raising money for the Trevor Project, one of the duo members was almost reduced to tears after being endlessly attacked:

Popular Twitch streamer and left-wing political commentator HasanAbi also stated that he, like many others, won’t play the game so that he can avoid any online hate. “The only reason why I’m not playing this game,” he stated live on his stream, “…is because we know that it’s not worth it to get f*cking bullied endlessly.”