Discussion of Hogwarts Legacy has been banned from one of the world’s largest gaming forums amid controversy surrounding JK Rowling. The upcoming video game – set in the world of Harry Potter – looks set to be one of the biggest releases of the year, but gaming forum ResetEra has now banned all talk of the release on its platform due to alleged transphobic comments by author Rowling.
In a statement shared by PC Gamer, ResetEra general manager B-Dubs posted a statement on behalf of the forum’s moderation team accusing Rowling of using her influence to “push transphobic legislation.” It reads: “After continued internal discussion, we began to start outlining the issues put forth by Rowling and the game in question and each time, and as we discussed it all, we kept coming back to the simple fact that Rowling is not only a bigot but is actively pushing, in her position as a wealthy and famous individual, for legislation that will hurt trans people.
“That she uses the influence and money gained from her success with Harry Potter to push transphobic legislation.”
