Episode 16 - Harry Potter and the Complicity of Games Media
Girl Mode15 Helmi 2023

Episode 16 - Harry Potter and the Complicity of Games Media

The worst February of our lives continues with the release of Hogwarts Legacy. We discuss how the media failed to take its significance seriously, why our reactions are about more than just a game, and why, yes, supporting it does make you a bad person.

We cap off this week’s fun-filled episode with a genuinely much cheerier segment recommending some great games by and about trans people that you should be playing instead.

(This episode touches on transphobia throughout. While there's no detailed discussion of any particular transphobic comments or acts, please proceed with caution.)


Timestamps:

(00:25) The Flaco Report

(03:20) Hogwarts Legacy or: Why your trans friends seem so mad lately

(53:00) Robin tries and fails to recommend a game

(56:00) Oh god no we're talking about Harry Potter again

(59:20) Trans games you should play instead of Hogwarts Legacy

(1:07:10) What have Willa and Robin been up to this week?


Music:

Street Food by FASSounds


Mentioned this week:

Hogwarts Legacy does not deserve to be reviewed on its own merits - GamesHub

There Is No Magic in Hogwarts Legacy - Wired

Trans Witches Are Witches bundle

Trans game recommendations

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