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Considering last week’s State of Play was lackluster in the extreme, this week’s show dedicated to Hogwarts Legacy was bursting with life by comparison. After the devs pushed it back and back, we’ve finally had a look at the ultimate Wizarding World video game — all its spellcasting combat, expanded world, and complicated narrative.
Honestly, I’m torn. I used to be into Harry Potter, and part of me is nostalgic for the halcyon days of my childhood. However, I’ve tried to put the series behind me for multiple reasons. The idea of returning to it is fraught. We’ll see what happens come holiday 2022, when the game launches.
Speaking of nostalgia, RiffTrax is making a video game. The legacy of Mystery Science Theater 3000, another pillar of my childhood, is still strong. I’m not exactly sure how riffing on bad movies is going to translate into a good party game, but it sounds like it has potential.
News on upcoming games: Bethesda showed off some details about Starfield, including that you can act as a space stool pigeon — all my dreams are coming true. Humble also showed off several new games it’s publishing. My favorite is Chinatown Detective Agency, which looks like a throwback to my Carmen Sandiego days. Oh look, there’s the nostalgia again!
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