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[BbMajor7th]

My God, you people need to read some books, in what universe is Stephen King schlock ever even in the running for the best story every told. Try Dostoevsky, or something.

King's fine - he's good bang for book and as reliable as a wood burning stove. If I'm being all literary it's probably something like Conrad, Maupassant, Marquez or Bolano, but I can't dine on that every day. You need variety in your diet.

 

[DeaDPo0L84]

All the gameplay videos I've watched look great. I just want a good HP game, don't need it to be revolutionary or anything.

 

[Twinblade]

We all have.

It's ridiculous.

The game will also gonna get reviewed bombed too.

 

[Bonsaibäumchen]

My God, you people need to read some books, in what universe is Stephen King schlock ever even in the running for the best story every told. Try Dostoevsky, or something.

 

[Emedan]

No need to be elitist. I have read both Dark Tower and several Dostoevsky books and can appreciate both for what they are. In any case, people are likely referring to best fantasy story.

Best fantasy book? The name of the wind.

King's fine - he's good bang for book and as reliable as a wood burning stove. If I'm being all literary it's probably something like Conrad, Maupassant, Marquez or Bolano, but I can't dine on that every day. You need variety in your diet.

Come on guys, I didn't say King was horrible or not an enjoyable read, I simply did not agree in any sense that you would call his books the best stories ever told. I too enjoy many different types of litterateur, for Gods sake I loved Harry Potter.

 

[hyperbertha]

Highly recommend reading the books even if you only marginally enjoyed the movies. Their is a reason they took off in popularity, probably the gold start example of perfect world building. The movies just scratch the surface.

Harry Potter just might be the world no 1 at world building. I don't think any other franchise is up there.

 

[Fuz]

Harry Potter just might be the world no 1 at world building. I don't think any other franchise is up there.

 

[fart town usa]

I love how you have a bunch of fucking white males openly dumping on a successful female.

Game looks cool. Still not sure if I'll play it but will definitely watch the wife play it via PS5 on the new Bravia. I'm excited to see how it looks and plays.

If you're wondering, the only reason I'm not sure if I'll play it is because I just have too many other games to play and I'm not about to try and negotiate PS5 time. I just want my wife to enjoy it as much as she can.

 

[Krathoon]

Yeah. Lord of the Rings may take issue with that.

 

[Krathoon]

If they cram a bunch of hidden stuff into the game like a Bethesda RPG. I will be happy with it.

It looks like they are doing that with all the puzzle stuff in Hogwarts.

 

[fart town usa]

My God, you people need to read some books, in what universe is Stephen King schlock ever even in the running for the best story every told. Try Dostoevsky, or something.

I'd even put Ray Bradbury in the GOAT list too, especially if you're from small-town Midwest. Love me some Bradbury. Mark Twain as well.

 

[Freeza93]

Stop it sean wont survive the next screenshot.

 

[Krathoon]

I wonder if we get to go to Diagon Alley. That was in London. I don't know if the game will jump over there at some point.

Edit: Actually, I bet it will. I think the wand shop is there and that was in the preview.

 

[Patriots7]

Good to hear.

Just pre-ordered the game largely to show my support for Avalanche. The developers have put their heart and soul into what is clearly a passion project for them, only to get dragged unnecessarily.

Previews sound really good!

 

[Raven77]

Here is my head cannon plan for when I play this game. It's brilliant so feel free to do the same.

Shortly after the events of book 7 Harry receives a strange parcel. It's a pair of spectacles. When he puts them on he is transported back in time and into the storyline of this game.

My character will be named HARRY POTTER and look EXACTLY LIKE Harry Potter because my character WILL ACTUALLY BE HARRY POTTER.

 

[Krathoon]

Here is my head cannon plan for when I play this game. It's brilliant so feel free to do the same.

Shortly after the events of book 7 Harry receives a strange parcel. It's a pair of spectacles. When he puts them on he is transported back in time and into the storyline of this game.

My character will be named HARRY POTTER and look EXACTLY LIKE Harry Potter because my character WILL ACTUALLY BE HARRY POTTER.

You must let go of the Harry Potter. This is not his story.

 

[Shubh_C63]

Everything is looking so positive but I have long learned to trust my instincts and this is going to be between average and Nice. an actual SOLID 7.5/10, not just by any inflated system.

I can't wait to show one of my harry potter friend this though.

 

[BadBurger]

Beginning around 2009, starting with Resident Evil 5, the major review / news sites slowly started reducing their scores lower than virtually every other site if the game was controversial in any way. That trend has only accelerated with each passing year.

Given that, I'm expecting a 6/10 - 7/10 aggregate score from critics due to the major outlets dinging it unfairly (I.E. not for reasons actually related to the game itself). User scores could also be dragged down given how many critics of Rowling will likely flood Metacritic and the like with 1/10 "reviews", but probably no lower than 7/10.

 

[Umbasaborne]

really cannot wait for this game. Ive been day dreaming about a game like this since i was a kid reading the books

 

[Krathoon]

The dragon poacher quest must be the demo quest for this game. They keep showing it.

 

[HotSauceEnema]

The dragon poacher quest must be the demo quest for this game. They keep showing it.

One of the previewers talked about the experience before hand, basically whole thing was guided and they were told where to go at certain points in the 2 hours. Guessing this was one of those required moments.

 

[hyperbertha]

I mean 1984 is a damn good novel. But I enjoyed Harry Potter way more. To say hp isn't one of the all time greats is asinine. Laughworthy.
And tell me what universe tops world building compared to hp?

 

[Krathoon]

Discworld is worldbuildy.

 

[akimbo009]

I mean 1984 is a damn good novel. But I enjoyed Harry Potter way more. To say hp isn't one of the all time greats is asinine. Laughworthy.
And tell me what universe tops world building compared to hp?

Dune.

 

[FearlessBelgian]

The 1% of people whining about JK are going to be so ass blasted when this sells millions.

1% ? For sure they are less than 0,01%...

 

[Krathoon]

Why play Hogwarts when this is out?

 

[gaming_again]

Dune.

This and Lord of the Rings make everything else look like a children's 'and then, and then, and then' story.

If nukes wipe most of us out but these two books survive they'd be taken as seriously as the Bible.

Maybe the Black Company by Glenn Cook as well but that is a highly acquired taste and perhaps too stylistic.

 

[IchibanKasuga21]

Zero interest in most of the Western games, but I'll buy it to support JK Rowling-san.

 

[akimbo009]

Zero interest in most of the Western games, but I'll buy it to support JK Rowling-san.

Ironic you use a genderless honorific

 

[Surfheart]

Harry Potter just might be the world no 1 at world building. I don't think any other franchise is up there.

Thomas Covenant Chronicles?

 

[Beastclaw Raider]

The kids really want this game and I'll probably give it a try as well. I must confess, it looks damn good

 

[DenchDeckard]

I've taken the risk. I don't pre order but I've done it. Full digital deluxe copy on xbox. Even if it's average my daughter will love it.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

preordered on base as it’s £47.85 on PS5. Figured I’d play it on the big screen. I have no self control when previews are this positive.

 

[Mr Wonderstuff]

One of the previewers talked about the experience before hand, basically whole thing was guided and they were told where to go at certain points in the 2 hours. Guessing this was one of those required moments.

I assume it was guided so all the videos were pretty much the same to avoid too many different spoilers. Can't have all the Youtubers running off to the otherside of the world and saying "look I found the endgame boss!".

 

[Heisenberg007]

preordered on base as it’s £47.85 on PS5. Figured I’d play it on the big screen. I have no self control when previews are this positive.

On PSN? How did you get the discount?

 

[RoadHazard]

This or Dead Space? Don't have time for both. Help me nerds.

 

[Freeza93]

This or Dead Space? Don't have time for both. Help me nerds.

Both. Dead Space is done in 12 hours. Resell. Buy Hogwarts.

 

[DenchDeckard]

£74.99 not bought a digital deluxe version of a game this entire generation....I can't believe its a Harry Potter game that's done it....

..thats a father's love for his daughter I guess.

Ive Not even read one page of a Harry Potter book.

 

[Panajev2001a]

I mean 1984 is a damn good novel. But I enjoyed Harry Potter way more. To say hp isn't one of the all time greats is asinine. Laughworthy.
And tell me what universe tops world building compared to hp?

I like HP and it’s lore but…

LotR / Silmarilion
Discworld
Midkemia (Riftwar / Serpentware sagas for example)
Star Wars (if you include the Extended Universe)
…

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

On PSN? How did you get the discount?

Online shop used to be called Base.

Hogwarts Legacy (PS5)

Check out this product and more at Hit

www.hit.co.uk

 

[Freeza93]

I will ask J.K.Rowling if she can sign a copy of Hogwarts Legacy for me as a huge fan i will just sent her a copy with a letter making it an extravagant package, a normal letter she gets thousands per day i guess so make it count! .

Its unlikely sadly. But no wonder Autogaphs of her get sold for 8k+. But i never would sell it.

If i would get it. I would make a resetera account and post it there just a simple Screenshot with much love .

 

[darth.shrimp]

I like HP and it’s lore but…

LotR / Silmarilion
Discworld
Midkemia (Riftwar / Serpentware sagas for example)
Star Wars (if you include the Extended Universe)
…

Also, Hyperion
Honor Harrington
Elric (and most stuff from Moorcock, probably, haven't read nearly enough)

 

[Lucifers Beard]

On PSN? How did you get the discount?

Nah, on Hit (previously base) as it’s the cheapest I could find it. If it also happens to be shit then I can trade it too.

 

[Krathoon]

Amazon is keeping on pulling this "delivery on Feb 13" crap. I was wanting a physical copy, but I want the early access that you get with the Deluxe version.

 

[Hibs]

I was debating about PC or Console for achievements because I'm a sucker for them on Xbox, but I can't deal with 30 fps and 60 looks...not good.

The first few seconds shows a good example

 

[Freeza93]

I was debating about PC or Console for achievements because I'm a sucker for them on Xbox, but I can't deal with 30 fps and 60 looks...not good.

The first few seconds shows a good example

no really 60 fps mode looks different who could have guessed. Its only pushing double the fps which needs double the gpu power not to mention cpu struggles with 60 too more.

 

[Ar¢tos]

Also, Hyperion
Honor Harrington
Elric (and most stuff from Moorcock, probably, haven't read nearly enough)

Hyperion??
Kinda convoluted for a game, specially the last 2 books where the crazy is multiplied by 50 (because the overwhelming amount of crazy in the first two wasn't enough...).

 

[worldwithpyramids]

wondering if my 2070 Super/2700x/16GB DDR4 will be able to do ultrawide 60fps. Might have to go with PS5... sigh.

 

[Topher]

My google skills are failing. When are reviews supposed to be off embargo?

 

[Freeza93]

U

wondering if my 2070 Super/2700x/16GB DDR4 will be able to do ultrawide 60fps. Might have to go with PS5... sigh.

Ultrawide sure medium with dlss.