Biggest Charity Speedrunning Event Bans Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy, the long-awaited action role-playing game set in the Harry Potter universe, has been banned from the largest charity speedrunning event. This news came as a surprise to the gaming community, as the game was highly anticipated and had been in development for several years. 

The charity speedrunning event, Games Done Quick, recently announced that they would no longer be allowing Hogwarts Legacy as a game choice for their annual event. This decision comes after much public outcry as the game's developer, Avalanche Software, has been accused of having poor working conditions and unethical practices. Despite the game being one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2021, the charity decided it was not in line with their values. 

The controversy surrounding the game began when reports emerged that the developers had been subjected to long hours with no overtime pay and inadequate breaks. Additionally, it was alleged that there was a lack of diversity in the workplace, with reports of discriminatory hiring practices. All of these accusations have put the game in the spotlight, and many members of the gaming community have called for a boycott of the title. 

The decision to ban Hogwarts Legacy from the charity speedrunning event is part of a larger trend of movements within the gaming community to hold developers accountable for their actions. This is seen in the recent call for boycotts of games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Death Stranding, which were both released with major bugs and glitches. 

The decision by Games Done Quick to ban Hogwarts Legacy from their charity speedrunning event is a major statement about the importance of holding developers accountable for their actions. Whether or not it will have any real impact on the game's success is yet to be seen, but it is clear that the gaming community is hoping for more ethical practices in the industry.