600: 'Hogwarts Legacy' Review: Flying, Combat, Monies, Oh My!

Published: Feb. 28, 2023, 10 a.m.

b"On this week's episode, we immerse ourselves into the Wizarding World in a completely different way! Our 600th installment welcomes back an old favorite as we review the highly-anticipated Hogwarts Legacy video game! The game has blown us away in a lot of ways, but it's not without issues.\\n\\nPlease note: We acknowledge the conflict many in the fandom feel about supporting this game and address this at the top of show. For past episodes discussing the author's position on trans issues please see\\xa0 Episode 469 and this episode from January 2020. Fans can join us in supporting and volunteering with organizations such as Trans Lifeline, Lambda Legal, The Trevor Project, Transgender Law Center, and the Marsha P Johnson Institute.\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nWelcome back, original MuggleCast co-host, Kevin!\\n\\nMain Discussion: Our Hogwarts Legacy Review\\n\\nHow far have each of us made it in the game? Are we playing as ourselves? Or did we create an original character?\\n\\nDoes the game live up to all of the expectations? What are we most enjoying? What are some of the little things that make us smile?\\n\\nWhat don't we like? What's really grinding our gear slots? And how is Laura making all that coin?\\n\\nDoes the plot work for us? Have there been any story moments that we didn\\u2019t see coming?!\\n\\nWould we recommend the game to people who don\\u2019t usually play video games but want to experience the Wizarding World?\\n\\nNext week:\\xa0 We\\u2019ll catch up on MuggleMail we\\u2019ve received over the last couple months, and we\\u2019ll wrap up our re-read of Chamber of Secrets!\\n\\nAnd don't forget! There\\u2019s much more MuggleCast waiting for you on Patreon, including Bonus MuggleCast! On this week's edition we make good on our Valentine's Day promise with dirty Harry Potter pick-up lines and a spicy fan-fiction reading! (Please note: this specific bonus segment is not kid-appropriate).\\n\\nAs always, we appreciate your support of the show!"