GDQ Isn't Accepting Hogwarts Legacy Speedruns For Live Events
thegamer.comGames Done Quick isn't accepting Hogwarts Legacy speedruns for its various live events, adding the new release to its list of disallowed games. This ban extends to all Harry Potter video games, suggesting that event organisers don't want to be seen as promoting the series and, therefore, its author JK Rowling.
GDC doesn't appear to have announced the decision, nor has it explained it. However, it can be assumed that this decision was made due to the various controversies that surrounded Hogwarts Legacy's launch, as well as the fact that many decided to give the game a miss due to Rowling's transphobic views.
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As seen in the GDQ submissions guide, "the Harry Potter Series, including Hogwarts Legacy" is on the list of disallowed games, meaning we aren't likely to see any Harry Potter runs at the next speedrunning marathon event.
The Harry Potter series isn't the only one banned from GDQ events. Other disallowed games include God of War (2005), the Huniepop series, and every Five Nights at Freddy's game. Admittedly, these other bans are more likely to be related to their content, perhaps being unsuitable for audiences and putting the event's livestream at risk of being taken down.
However, both the Harry Potter and Five Nights at Freddy's bans are said to be "subject to further review in the future," so it's possible that these rules will change before the next event.
It's not clear when the decision to ban Hogwarts Legacy was made, but it's made its way onto the list well ahead of the next main event, Summer Games Done Quick in May. We've reached out to GDQ for clarification, but regardless of the reason, it is hardly alone in
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