"JK Rowling loses nothing": Hogwarts Legacy's success won't impact the author, according to some fans

The controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling has crossed over into conversations regarding Hogwarts Legacy since the March State of Play. A large section of the community has been split regarding whether to engage with the game or not. Both have their own opinions to back up their stance.For many, buying and playing the game provides Rowling with cultural capital and relevancy for her to promulgate her problematic opinions. They feel that even if the author has no direct input, engaging in the title only benefits her, both financially and otherwise.On the other hand, players have been quick to point out that any loss incurred from boycotting the game will not financially bother Rowling, who is already wealthy. It would simply affect the developers who have spent years building Hogwarts Legacy.Fans make the case why playing Hogwarts Legacy does not affect Rowling financiallyTwitter user @merthlesss' post says that Rowling would not even notice if players chose not to buy Hogwarts Legacy. Given her financial wealth, it would not affect her in the least. Similar opinions were shared by several other fans.toyota defender@merthlesssso tired of people saying what media you shouldn’t consume because 1 billionaire who wont even notice the loss was a producer3:12 AM · Apr 10, 2022so tired of people saying what media you shouldn’t consume because 1 billionaire who wont even notice the loss was a producertoyota defender@merthlessslike with hogwarts legacy, even if nobody buys the game jk rowling looses nothing, shes already rich let people enjoy things3:13 AM · Apr 10, 2022like with hogwarts legacy, even if nobody buys the game jk rowling looses nothing, shes already rich let people enjoy thingsWrinkled-Shirt BG@BrokenGamezHDR_J.K. Rowling Net worth is roughly 1 billion and ppl think they gonna hurt her by not buying Hogwarts Legacy, when she not even connected to the game?Yall desire to moral grand stand and virtue signal get in the way of logical thinking.5:55 AM · Mar 18, 2022923111J.K. Rowling Net worth is roughly 1 billion and ppl think they gonna hurt her by not buying Hogwarts Legacy, when she not even connected to the game?Yall desire to moral grand stand and virtue signal get in the way of logical thinking. https://t.co/D31zVnO9sROther tweets have also pointed out the hypocrisy in the call for boycotting Hogwarts Legacy. @thatoldgamerguy's earlier tweet mentioned that the same people who speak out against the game also buy from brands with reportedly questionable standards and practices. According to them, the inherent pick and choose mentality dilutes the credibility of the sentiment.A comment on the game (Image via thatoldgamerguy, Twitter)ThatOldGamerGuy@thatoldgamerguy@Sonnie_Slim I have no beef with those who think it’s wrong for them to buy it. But the standard applied when applied to everything causes a logical issue5:24 AM · Mar 16, 202292@Sonnie_Slim I have no beef with those who think it’s wrong for them to buy it. But the standard applied when applied to everything causes a logical issueMy Retro Castle@CastleRetro@thatoldgamerguy And this, in the end, is what it comes down to. If people are going to take a moral standpoint on one thing, but ignore more serious but just as public ones because its a bit more personally inconvenient, it does dent the credibility somewhat.8:32 AM · Mar 16, 20222@thatoldgamerguy And this, in the end, is what it comes down to. If people are going to take a moral standpoint on one thing, but ignore more serious but just as public ones because its a bit more personally inconvenient, it does dent the credibility somewhat.For many others, players should try and separate the art from the artist while engaging with it. They argue that the world of Harry Potter, which champions love and diversity, has affected countless lives. It is bigger than Rowling now, and one does not need to boycott the former because of the latter's opinion.GeneralMLD@MldGhost@BrokenGamezHDR_ Ya I never got this logic. The IP and the personal feelings of its creator should be seperated. Harry Potter has positively impacted the lives of millions and what one person thinks shouldn’t affect those happy fans.2:41 AM · Mar 19, 2022192@BrokenGamezHDR_ Ya I never got this logic. The IP and the personal feelings of its creator should be seperated. Harry Potter has positively impacted the lives of millions and what one person thinks shouldn’t affect those happy fans.Dylan C@DJC_5809@MldGhost @BrokenGamezHDR_ Rowling is entitled to her opinion as is everyone else. People need to realize that it's alright to like the art but not the artist. I do it enough with music. Plus I doubt she'll even notice if the game flops or not.3:54 AM · Mar 19, 202282@MldGhost @BrokenGamezHDR_ Rowling is entitled to her opinion as is everyone else. People need to realize that it's alright to like the art but not the artist. I do it enough with music. Plus I doubt she'll even notice if the game flops or not.VikingPanda@VikingPanda69@BrokenGamezHDR_ People forget that when it comes to art, you create it but once you set it into the world it really isn't yours anymore. Harry Potter is the same way, it hasn't been &quot;hers&quot; for a long time.1:56 AM · Mar 20, 202211@BrokenGamezHDR_ People forget that when it comes to art, you create it but once you set it into the world it really isn't yours anymore. Harry Potter is the same way, it hasn't been &quot;hers&quot; for a long time.The gameplay reveal has shown a wizarding world that has been carefully brought to life by developers who truly care about the world of Harry Potter and the story they are telling. Buying the game will allow players to truly appreciate the work that they have put into creating such an immersive experience.XXoni@Xoni67269490@breadwitchery I couldn't care less about what an old woman writes on Twitter even if she created this universe, I will just be enjoying what hard-working developers have made. And I won't feel guilty beacuse of my enjoyment.6:47 AM · Mar 16, 20224@breadwitchery I couldn't care less about what an old woman writes on Twitter even if she created this universe, I will just be enjoying what hard-working developers have made. And I won't feel guilty beacuse of my enjoyment.J.K. Rowling's controversial opinion on trans issues has caused any interaction with her IP to be a sensitive issue. Several fans were shocked by her stance and statements, while her protracted defense further alienated many from Harry Potter.Hogwarts Legacy will be released by WB Games during the Holiday period of 2022 and will be available for PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStation4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PC. One would hope that the developers will ensure that the in-game world furthers notions of acceptance and diversity.

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