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items: Meet the real-life muggles named Harry Potter
items: Harry Potter TV series: Release date speculation, casting & latest news
items: Harry Potter TV series will feature a book character cut from the films as new castings confirmed
items: Star Wars legend confirmed to return as Harry Potter film character in the TV version
items: Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 upgrade: Price, changes and how to get it
items: 20 Harry Potter quiz questions and answers
items: Hogwarts Legacy Demiguise Statues: All moon locations revealed
items: Hogwarts Legacy gold: Get rich quick with money-making hacks
items: Will there be a Hogwarts Legacy 2? Everything we know
items: How will Hogwarts Legacy 2 connect to the Harry Potter TV show?
items: LEGO Harry Potter cheats: Full list of cheat codes and how to use them
items: Dame Maggie Smith, acting legend, star of Downton Abbey and Harry Potter, dies aged 89
items: Harry Potter TV series gets release window update – and it's later than we thought
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items: Is Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions crossplay? Multiplayer between platforms explained
items: Harry Potter star on what was missing from films and should be in series remake
items: LEGO Harry Potter remastered: Release date and what to expect
items: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions release date - UK launch time and price
items: Harry Potter TV series hires His Dark Materials writer as showrunner
items: Hogwarts Legacy crossover with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions explained
items: Hogwarts Legacy Summer Update explained: What's in today's patch notes?
items: Harry Potter star "really didn't like" Miriam Margolyes's viral remark about fans
items: Warner Bros boss wants live-service Harry Potter or Hogwarts Legacy game
items: Hogwarts Legacy DLC predictions: One year on, what's next for the Harry Potter game?
items: Are there Hogwarts Legacy DLC plans? Latest expansion rumours
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Meet the real-life muggles named Harry Potter
type: item
date: 2026-02-13T07:00:24.000Z
subject: Fantasy
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: How sharing a name with the Boy Who Lived transfigured the lives of a knighted criminal lawyer, a fitness guru and more.
encoded: This article was originally published on 29 March 2018, and the interviews carried out that year. Just before midnight on 1 November 1981, a rather severe-looking woman named Minerva McGonagall made a revelatory prediction. Although only a tabby cat mere minutes before, she was now standing beside a tall elderly man known as Albus Dumbledore, the two animatedly discussing the orphan baby they would soon leave on the darkened footsteps of number 4 Privet Drive. "This boy will be famous!” McGonagall whispered to her companion, who was placing yet another lemon drop in the mouth hiding beneath his flowing silver beard. "There will be books written about him – every child in our world will know his name!” She was, of course, completely correct. The baby, a young wizard called Harry Potter, would soon possess one of the most celebrated names on the planet. It was a name that became emblazoned across JK Rowling's novels, which went on to sell 500 million copies worldwide in 74 languages. Four syllables that would garner their own registered trademark and font. And even today, almost 30 years since The Philosopher's Stone was published, ‘Harry Potter’ is still a name more popular on Google than Donald Trump, Taylor Swift and Jesus Christ. Though, however right McGonagall's prophecy was, she had overlooked something huge. While the Boy Who Lived would soon bear the world’s most famous name, so too would a set of other Harry Potters across the country. The estimated 23 Harry Potters of voting age residing in the UK, for instance. Although having no dealings with Hogwarts, Hagrids, Horcruxes, Hedwigs, Hippogriffs or Hufflepuffs, these Harry Potters would forever now be entwined with conversations about the wizarding world – whether they wanted to or not. Is the name a permanent curse to their lives or simply a spellbinding conversation starter? Thanks to a few real Harry Potters, we don’t have to guess the answer to that question. We got to know five of these muggles – or at …

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Harry Potter TV series: Release date speculation, casting & latest news
type: item
date: 2026-01-20T11:20:47.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: HBO Max
subject: On demand
description: Everything to know about the new Wizarding World TV series adapting the original seven books.
encoded: As filming on HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series continues, some key figures behind the production are starting to give their assessments of how it's going thus far, and what fans can expect. For instance, in December 2025, HBO Max head of original content Sarah Aubrey spoke about the series while on a panel at Content London, as reported by Variety. Aubrey said that she was visiting the set of the series the following day, before adding: "I just keep thinking, it’s such a delightful adaptation of the books. And I think when people watch it, they [will] think, 'These are the books.'" Meanwhile, Warwick Davis, currently the only star to be returning from the Harry Potter movies to play the same part of Filius Flitwick in the series, spoke about the new adaptation on Times Radio, as reported by Deadline. "I’m working on it at the moment, but I can’t really tell you anything other than we’re retelling those wonderful stories but with more depth and detail than has been seen before," he said. "They’re very faithful adaptations of the book. "We’re obviously telling the same story so there are similar moments that we’re experiencing as actors on the set. But it’s weird being back in the same studios again, doing it all again, because Leavesden is where we shot the films." Of course, with filming ongoing, we're still far off from getting a specific release date, but more news is being revealed frequently. Most recently, Hans Zimmer and his collective of composers, named Bleeding Fingers, were tapped to compose the score for the series. Hans Zimmer, Kara Talve and Anže Rozman said in a statement together: "The musical legacy of Harry Potter is a touch point for composers everywhere and we are humbled to join such a remarkable team on a project of this magnitude. The responsibility is something that myself, Kara Talve and Anže Rozman do not take lightly. "Magic is all around us, often just beyond reach, but as in the world of Harry Potter, you simply must look for it. Wit…

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Harry Potter TV series will feature a book character cut from the films as new castings confirmed
type: item
date: 2025-09-01T11:06:09.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: News
description: A certain ghost professor will make an appearance.
encoded: The Harry Potter TV series will feature at least one book character who did not appear in the original film series as the show has officially cast Richard Durden as the previously unseen Professor Cuthbert Binns. Cuthbert Binns, a book character who never made it into the films, is a ghost professor, known for his incredibly boring History of Magic lessons. In the books, we discover that one day he fell asleep in the staff room and died, simply leaving his body behind him and continuing to teach as a ghost. He teaches Harry for his first three years at Hogwarts (after which, the young wizard quickly drops History of Magic as a subject) and, in his second year, relays the legend of the Chamber of Secrets to the class. Alongside Durden's casting, HBO announced that Warwick Davis will reprise his role as Professor Filius Flitwick, with Sirine Saba playing professor of Herbology Pomona Sprout, while Bríd Brennan will take on the role of Madam Poppy Pomfrey. Director Chris Columbus, who helmed the first two movies, recently told Radio Times his hopes for the series including elements from the books that he did not have time for in the films. He said: "There was so much we couldn't put in the films – they weren’t short, they were over two and a half hours long, but I still struggled. It still keeps me up at night sometimes.” Specifically, he shared: “I missed the fact that I was never able to put Peeves in the first film.” Peeves is a mischievous poltergeist who wreaks havoc at Hogwarts. He was due to be played by comedian Rik Mayall in the films but was eventually cut completely as Columbus and his team were never happy with how he looked. “Plus, there is a scene in the first book, Philosopher’s Stone, where Hermione and Harry are tasting potions in one of the challenges, and one of them could die at any moment,” Columbus remembered. “It's like this incredible chess match that we just did not have time to shoot. So hopefully those scenes will be reinstated. They have 10 …

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Star Wars legend confirmed to return as Harry Potter film character in the TV version
type: item
date: 2025-09-01T10:36:33.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: News
description: Our Charms professor is back in action!
encoded: The Harry Potter series has officially confirmed the return of its first original cast member – Warwick Davis as Professor Filius Flitwick. Davis portrayed the Hogwarts Charms professor in all eight of the Harry Potter movies (as well as taking on the role of Griphook the goblin). Now, it's been announced he'll reprise the role of Flitwick for the HBO TV series, which is set for release in 2027. This time, Davis is passing the role of Griphook over to Leigh Gill. Various other castings have also been confirmed, including Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas, Finn Stephens as Vincent Crabbe, and William Nash as Gregory Goyle. Meanwhile, we'll also be seeing a character that was never shown in the film series as Richard Durden takes on the role of Professor Cuthbert Binns (the History of Magic professor). Sirine Saba will play professor of Herbology Pomona Sprout, while Bríd Brennan will take on the role of Madam Poppy Pomfrey. The new Harry Potter series is set to dedicate a season to each of JK Rowling's books, with the first focusing on the iconic first novel, The Philosopher's Stone. It's written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, whilst Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros Television. It had previously been confirmed that Dominic McLaughlin will be leading the cast as Harry Potter, along with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Sherlock's Louise Brealey will play Madam Rolanda Hooch and Andor's Anton Lesser will play Garrick Ollivander, whilst other notable casting includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy and Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy. Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights. In 2020, she published a lengthy statement detail…

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Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 upgrade: Price, changes and how to get it
type: item
date: 2025-06-06T10:35:02.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Like magic.
encoded: With the Nintendo Switch 2 arriving, plenty of Switch 1 titles have got themselves a big upgrade – Hogwarts Legacy is one of them. The magical jaunt through the Harry Potter universe comes with a few nice upgrades on Switch 2, making it the best way to play for Nintendo fans. So, how much is it, what big changes are there, and how do you get it? Read on for the answers. How much does Hogwarts Legacy for Switch 2 cost? Hogwarts Legacy costs £49.99 / $59.99 for the Standard Edition, or £59.99 / $69.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition on the official Nintendo store. Alternatively, if you prefer physical media, you can buy the game in the UK from GAME, Smyths or <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hogwarts-Legacy-Nintendo-Switch-UK/dp/B0F8BN7XS2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=27528JWTCRGM4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NxNrsb3ukhYReXqbueM5VBhKVjeRfcqorlKk8ek9U8tLd7-JFHXTStQNQ_ajnkBkYUo8SVQsM2S6yPsqpbtwVGKmLb_wfPYBXKfyIvopk_ku7kBXmBKjkGmVb2a0y0_rQe92sb6acKsUtpUuVZ8fA_sFuCqMmuIuyPXcytE5ywrLu4yjPKeqlsFxhagnyi8UJ-dto7mj31X7Z4Nrq8byExOYJDMgRYnHCkqhbGhr66c.B1hO3ZAIZXrCQzTmB3PhHCV4hoZzRGQHV1QytKE4hkA&dib_tag=se&keywords=hogwarts+legacy+switch+2&qid=1749200245&sprefix=hogwarts+legacy+switch+2%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-2&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2276820" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Amazon. Similarly, for US players, you can get a physical copy of the game from GameStop, Best Buy or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hogwarts-Legacy-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0F8F1SVKM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1VIIPSXES9J5T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GpXmUBCM2FEGUx37wYkKOtYbJ6txk1d5XNDqTJDLQUdIaOfV2pSM9rEH3l9gLQ-bCjOtFMWW6PfdORhemSlXdnjydIhF1GDdO0ndLGxTyiEgvMoxzYH8LVVAjdXKxB_oj3PZAGghkSEVGt0WshP7L20ZevFKazqKWcCwf9ct3UEWnoWHOZ4umhsY7enbF8FQIGSeZe8mQsSzgdh-lHN3pusMgNbVtdJYsOFDAsncwvc.RI9kQ8GKjwVoJ3R64n9SLDMhTw7YWL1dmMXuJB-EZoU&dib_tag=se&keywords=hogwarts+legacy&qid=1749203629&sprefix=hogwarts+legay%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon. What changes in the Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy? Hogwarts Legacy has been pretty signi…

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20 Harry Potter quiz questions and answers
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date: 2025-02-26T17:10:40.000Z
creator: Daniel Furn
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: Pub quiz
description: Grab a butterbeer and put your Hogwarts knowledge to the test.
encoded: We may be about to get a Harry Potter reboot series, the cast for which is just starting to shape up (hello, John Lithgow), but fans still love to revisit both the books and previous film adaptations. Therefore, if you're looking for a round in your next quiz, a trip to Hogwarts is always a good option, and we've got a set of questions to make sure you're all set. From behind-the-scenes facts and cast queries to in-universe questions from the Wizarding World, RadioTimes.com is here with a round of questions (and answers!) to see if your friends know their Horcruxes from their Hufflepuffs. Once you’re done, why not try our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz, music quiz or sport pub quiz for size? Plus there's many, many more pub quizzes available as part of our bumper general knowledge pub quiz. Accio quiz! View Riddle on the source website 20 Harry Potter quiz questions Who is Harry Potter's godfather? What year was the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, released in cinemas? Which future Batman actor played Triwizard Tournament entrant Cedric Diggory? Who was Minister for Magic during the first five films? What was the name of the Hippogriff Harry and Hermione save from execution? On which floor of Hogwarts was the forbidden corridor in The Philosopher's Stone? What was the name of the tree Harry and Ron crashed their car into? Who did Bad Sisters star Fiona Shaw play in the Harry Potter films? What village can Hogwarts students visit from their third year? Who was Hermione's date at the Yule Ball? What is the name of Voldermort's pet snake? What flavour are Bertie Bott's beans? Which future Doctor Who played Barty Crouch Jr. in The Goblet of Fire? What is the name of the building said to be the most haunted in Britain? What animal represents Hufflepuff house? What is the name of Harry's mother? Which actor replaced Richard Harris as Dumbledore from the Prisoner of Azkaban onwards? Which Weasley brother gets married in the Deathly Hallows Part 1? Which cl…

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Hogwarts Legacy Demiguise Statues: All moon locations revealed
type: item
date: 2024-12-16T16:00:38.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: Need help collecting the Demiguise Statues? We'll walk you through the lot.
encoded: Got a copy of Hogwarts Legacy and you want to know where to find the useful Demiguise Statues? You're in luck for we have all the moon locations revealed. Demiguise Moon Statues aren't just nice to look at; they allow you to further level up your Alohomora spell (the lockpicking one). You'll want to make sure you level up your lockpicking spell, as you will be able to unlock Level 2 and Level 3 locks, which will open up more locations for you to explore and enable you to progress through the story. Talk about vital. Read on to find out where the Hogwarts Legacy Demiguise Statue locations are. This article is part of our free Hogwarts Legacy walkthrough guide - to unlock your complete companion to the game. Demiguise Statues Hogwarts Legacy: All moon locations If you're more of a visual learner, we've found that the video below from YouTuber ESO is a very handy one for hunting down Demiguise Moons in Hogwarts Legacy: View oEmbed on the source website You will find the first Demiguise Statue after completing a quest from Gladwin Moon, Hogwarts' caretaker. In the quest, he teaches you the famous Alohomora unlocking spell (you'll need to use this to collect the statues' moons). By collecting the moons for Moon, he'll upgrade Alohomora for you. Get him nine moons, he'll tell you how to unlock level 2 locks - 13 moons, level 3 locks. So, it's worth doing. We'll also add that you can only collect the Demiguise Statues at nighttime, so don't go looking in the day! Right, let's get started. We'll divide the list by region to keep it simple. How to collect Demiguise Statues in Hogwarts Astronomy Wing: Professor Fig's Classroom - once you're in Fig's classroom, head to his office and it's right at the back, on a table near the fireplace. The Great Hall - on the right-hand side of the dining table, unlock the level 1 door and it's on a table in the centre of the room. Defense Against the Dark Arts Tower - unlock the toilets, and once you're in, the statue should be behind the s…

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Hogwarts Legacy gold: Get rich quick with money-making hacks
type: item
date: 2024-12-16T15:18:15.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: Collect more gold than a Niffler in Hogwarts Legacy.
encoded: Hogwarts Legacy was one of the biggest games out the year it was released, and it still has plenty of new players jumping in to explore Hogwarts, and they will need to figure out how to accrue some gold. It's an open-world RPG, so there are other aspects besides money. Levelling up, for example, and learning new magic and abilities. But, unfortunately, grinding and farming XP will only get you so far. You'll realise this as soon as you visit Hogsmeade for the first time and cast your eyes on the upgrades, potions, and brooms on offer. So, how do you make gold quick? Well, if you don't want to cheat (look at our Hogwarts Legacy mods piece if you do), then you'll have to do some work. Just like in real life, right? Below, we'll share a few tips on how to get money in Hogwarts Legacy. Soon, you'll be buying all the food off the trolley. Best ways to get gold in Hogwarts Legacy There are so many ways to get gold in the game, so we'll list a few. But don't forget the conventional wisdom from real-life - look after the Knuts, and the Galleons will look after themselves. Collect the eyeball chests Opening these chests requires some work, but you can read our guide on how to do it here. It's worth doing, though, because once you've gone through the trouble, you'll be rewarded with 500 Galleons. Not something to be sniffed at. View Green Video on the source website Pick your side quests wisely Although this isn't the case with all quests, some are listed on the menu that advertise that you'll be rewarded with gold. If you're on the poor side, pick these. Also, at the end of some quests, there will be the option to ask for more money. If you're doing a morally dubious run, then this shouldn't be a problem. Really spam Revelio Revelio is a nifty little spell you unlock early in the Path to Hogwarts main quest. If you use this often enough, you'll see treasure chests and little bags of gold scattered worldwide. Granted, these are often in small amounts - but every little helps.…

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Will there be a Hogwarts Legacy 2? Everything we know
type: item
date: 2024-11-08T11:31:54.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Accio sequel!
encoded: With it being over a year since Avalanche Software dropped Hogwarts Legacy, we're well overdue news about a sequel. It was one of the biggest games of last year, selling over 30 million copies across the many platforms on which it released. Someone at Warner Bros has shared some interesting information, and other sources suggest there might be a link to other Wizarding World media. There's a lot of speculation out there, which makes it difficult to know what to believe. So, will there even be a Hogwarts Legacy 2? And if there is, when can we expect it? Will it release on pretty much every console like its predecessor? And what about the plot? We'll share everything we know down below. Will there be a Hogwarts Legacy 2? According to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels said that a Hogwarts Legacy sequel is a high priority after the huge success of the original last year. Despite the tepid (to put it lightly) response to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, he still considers Warner Bros' gaming department to be a massive asset (phew!). View Green Video on the source website At a conference, Wiedenfels said: "It is, just like the film business, a hit-driven business. Obviously a successor to Hogwarts Legacy is one of the biggest priorities in a couple years down the road." Also, in a Variety article by Jennifer Maas and KJ Yossman, it was suggested that the next game could tie in with the upcoming Harry Potter TV show from HBO. David Haddad, president of Warner Bros shared a lot of information about the future of the Wizarding World franchise. Read the full Variety article here. It's difficult to know how the game and show will tie together (with the previous game set a century before the adventures of Potter), but you can read about our speculations in this area here. So, while there's not a huge amount of information here (no release date, platform information), all signs point to us getting a Hogwarts Legacy sequel. The words "a co…

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How will Hogwarts Legacy 2 connect to the Harry Potter TV show?
type: item
date: 2024-11-06T15:49:23.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: The reported connection is something of a surprise!
encoded: Warner Bros seems to have confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy 2 will have some sort of narrative connection to the Harry Potter TV show, but how in the Wizarding World would that work? The future of the Harry Potter franchise has been teased in a detailed new article from Variety, with numerous Warner Bros execs offering tidbits of information. The article notes that Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling game of 2023, and has now sold 30 million units. Working on a sequel is mentioned to be "a very big priority" for Warner Bros. A big multimedia plan for Harry Potter is now rolling out across TV, merch, gaming, theme parks and other touch-points, with the success of Hogwarts Legacy helping to inspire this new round of investment in the brand. The Variety article, penned by Jennifer Maas and KJ Yossman, suggests that Hogwarts Legacy 2 will have some connective tissue to the HBO series, a TV event that will see a rebooted cast take on the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione to retell the tales from the original books. The article states in no uncertain terms: "Haddad says the games team has been coordinating some of the big-picture storytelling elements in the Hogwarts Legacy sequel with the storylines that will play out in the Harry Potter HBO series coming from Warner Bros Television." But what could that mean? With the first Hogwarts Legacy game being set in 1890, and the original books being set in the 1990s, points of connection may not be immediately obvious. Let's give The Sorting Hat a rest for a moment and put on The Speculation Hat instead. How will Hogwarts Legacy 2 connect to the Harry Potter TV show? As an avid enjoyer of the Harry Potter books and movies, and a gaming journalist that sunk a lot of hours into Hogwarts Legacy, I see three main areas in which Hogwarts Legacy 2 and the HBO series could connect: people, places and things. The first game told a fairly self-contained story about goblins rebelling, ancient magic and professors from the past. But it did h…

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LEGO Harry Potter cheats: Full list of cheat codes and how to use them
type: item
date: 2024-10-09T09:57:29.000Z
creator: James White
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Get ready to use a little magic on the games.
encoded: Now that the LEGO Harry Potter collection has been given a shiny new upgrade on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, you might have returned to the blocky wizarding world (you might be new to it, too!) and wanting to enter in some cheat codes. Whether you're looking to earn more Studs, increase your magical abilities or find items more easily, there's a cheat for it. All cheat codes on this page should work with every version of the Harry Potter LEGO games. Whether you're playing the original releases or the newer versions – it's time to activate some cheats. Read on for the full list of LEGO Harry Potter cheats and to find out how to use them. You can also check out the video above for five of our favourite cheats in the games! Jump to: How to use LEGO Harry Potter cheat codes General LEGO Harry Potter cheat codes LEGO Harry Potter cheat codes – Years 1-4 LEGO Harry Potter cheat codes – Years 5-7 How to use LEGO Harry Potter Cheats There are actually two different ways to enter cheats. The first can be found in the LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 section, by heading over to Wiseacre's Wizarding Supplies in the Diagon Alley hub. Enter the building and head upstairs, there’s a chalk board that you can enter cheats on. For LEGO Harry Potter years 5-7, you’ll need to head into the main menu and then select ‘Extras’. From here you can find the cheats section, so enter the codes below to switch up the game a bit. There are some general cheats you can use whenever you want, while others are restricted to either the first half or second half of the story. Check out your options below! General LEGO Harry Potter cheat codes Carrot Wands (Changes all wands into carrots) - AUC8EH Character Studs (Characters and enemies leave Studs behind) - H27KGC Character Token Detector (Detects Character Tokens) - HA79V8 Christmas (Adds Santa hats to characters) - T7PVVN Disguise - ENTRY2 4DMK2R Extra Hearts (Adds extra hearts) - J9U6Z9 Fall Rescue (Rescues from fall damage) - ZEX7MV Fast Dig (Faster diggi…

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Dame Maggie Smith, acting legend, star of Downton Abbey and Harry Potter, dies aged 89
type: item
date: 2024-09-27T13:22:57.000Z
creator: Minnie Wright
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: News
description: The award-winning actress was best known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.
encoded: Beloved actress of stage and screen Dame Maggie Smith has died, aged 89. In a statement, her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said: "It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. "She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. "She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days. "We thank you for all your kind messages and support, and ask that you respect our privacy at this time." Smith was born in 1934 in Ilford and left school aged 16 to study acting at the Oxford Playhouse. She went on to have a wide ranging and illustrious career on both stage and screen, appearing in films such as Sister Act, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Gosford Park. She kept acting on stage throughout her life, most recently in 2019’s A German Life at London’s Bridge Theatre. Smith gained international recognition for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series, appearing in seven of the eight films and becoming a firm favourite among fans. Her role in Downton Abbey was similarly acclaimed, with her Dowager Countess appearing throughout the series, as well as in both films. Smith married actor Robert Stephens in 1967 and the couple had two sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, both of whom are also actors. They divorced in 1975 and Smith married playwright Beverley Cross. Cross died in 1998. Smith had five grandchildren. She was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990 and was nominated for six Oscars, winning two. These were for Best Actress in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1969 and for Best Supporting Actress in 1978 for California Suite. Following the sad news, Channe…

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Harry Potter TV series gets release window update – and it's later than we thought
type: item
date: 2024-09-17T14:31:57.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: News
description: We might not be boarding the Hogwarts Express until 2027.
encoded: The upcoming Harry Potter TV series might not arrive on our screens until 2027, according to HBO's chairman and CEO Casey Bloys. Asked if he thought the show would launch in 2026 – as had previously been expected – Bloys told Deadline that it would be "late '26-'27", and added that "writers are just getting started so it’s too soon to talk about air date". In the same interview, he revealed that as well as the writing process having started, director Mark Mylod (known for Succession and the 2022 film The Menu) has also begun work on the project, and explained: "They’re hiring department heads, casting, and we’re off." Meanwhile, asked if there was any truth to a reported production start date in March – supposedly in line with a date listed on the casting call for young actors to play the three leads – Bloys said that no date had yet been decided upon. "I think they were talking about age [the young actors] will be in March, that doesn’t mean necessarily a production start date," he said. It was announced back in April 2023 that all seven novels in JK Rowling's hugely popular children's book series were set to be adapted into a new TV show, less than 15 years on from the release of the final entry in the film series. Earlier in September, it was revealed that the show had opened a casting call for young actors to submit self-tapes for the leading roles, confirming that the series will film between 2025 and 2026. Read more: Harry Potter TV series hires His Dark Materials writer as showrunner Harry Potter series will be "tricky" to cast, says WB boss The announcement called for children who will be aged nine to 11 in April 2025 and who are residents of the UK and Ireland, and also included a note saying: "We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting." It was revealed in June that Francesca Gardiner - who has previously written multiple episodes of His Dark Materials and The Rook – would be serving as showrunner for the series, while Mylod would executive produce the…

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How to make your own PS1 Hagrid cosplay, thanks to Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
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date: 2024-09-05T12:00:48.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: In all his low-res polygon beauty.
encoded: Last year's Hogwarts Legacy reignited the spark for games set in the Wizarding World, and this week's Quidditch Champions lets us dive into the sport that was sadly missing. And it's also providing something else that wasn't in Hogwarts Legacy. Or rather, someone. Everyone's favourite giant groundskeeper couldn't have been in Legacy, with the game being set before he was born, but, as Harry says at the end of the Chamber of Secrets film; "It's not Hogwarts without you, Hagrid." Not only is Hagrid making an appearance in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, but a certain version of him is making a return. 23 years ago, a Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone game released on the first PlayStation, and Hagrid's appearance has gone down in history. His low-res look might be dated, but meme culture celebrates these things. And in response to the memes, Unbroken Studios is bringing PS1 Hagrid back. This is both in the game itself, and as a printable cosplay... let's take a closer look. How to make a PS1 Hagrid cosplay The aforementioned printable cosplay is a (fairly elaborate) PS1 Hagrid mask. If you don't mind a bit of DIY, you can download everything you need for it here. Check out the mask in action, in a post from the game's official X page below: View oEmbed on the source website How to get PS1 Hagrid in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions If you're not a cosplayer (or if you don't fancy doing the weekly shop in a low-res Hagrid mask), then you can show your love for the retro groundskeeper in the game itself. Because, of course, he's a playable character. So how do we unlock him? You'll be glad to know that no microtransactions are required, but you'll need to grind. To play as PS1 Hagrid in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, you'll need to reach level 40 on the current season pass. The best way to farm XP is to complete daily and weekly tasks, which isn't work if you enjoy the game. We'll see you on the field! Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV …

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Is Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions crossplay? Multiplayer between platforms explained
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date: 2024-09-03T13:41:34.000Z
creator: Jon Nicholson
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Is Quidditch taking over all gaming platforms?
encoded: Brooms away! Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is available to play, and many are wondering if the game features crossplay. The standalone title based on the Wizarding World's favourite sport allows players to compete for their favourite Hogwarts house before taking their skills to the international stage. Most new releases nowadays allow players of all platforms to join forces and play together. Does Quidditch Champions feature crossplay capabilities? Keep on reading for everything there is to know about cross-platform action. Is Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions crossplay? Multiplayer between platforms explained Yes, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions does feature crossplay. This is great news for players of all platforms wanting to play with each other. The inclusion of crossplay should keep the multiplayer ticking over long after its release. Players on Xbox can play with PC, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch owners with ease. Those on PlayStation can compete against Xbox, and so on. View Green Video on the source website Does Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions have cross-progression? Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions also features cross-progression. This was confirmed by Unbroken Studios, which revealed "no matter where you want to play, everything you earn goes with you". Want to take Quidditch on the go using a Nintendo Switch? No problem. Fancy loading into a match on PlayStation? Easy peasy. Everything unlocked on one platform will carry over to the other. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Harry Potter star on what was missing from films and should be in series remake
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date: 2024-09-03T10:29:24.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: "If only we could have had five-hour movies."
encoded: With HBO's new Harry Potter series on the way, one of the stars of the original film franchise has weighed in on how the novels should be adapted differently this time around. Speaking with Variety, Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the films, was asked which storylines she hopes the TV series includes that didn’t make it into the films, to which she said: "So many things." "More of the development of the relationship between Ginny and Harry," she explained. "There’s nuanced moments of where they begin to fall in love. "I think more of that arc of her character becoming this real loyal sidekick to Harry and how she really understands and knows his story and who he is and is the best partner for him. "So I just hope we see that evolution of that character - and so many characters. If only we could have had five-hour movies. "There are so many characters that have moments I love from the books - Neville and Luna - so I’m hoping as a fan of the books that I get to see more." Wright said that "it might be weird" for her to appear in the series in any capacity, so said she would "happily" just be watching, and added that she felt the new young cast would be under a "bit more pressure" than the cast of the films were. Read more: Harry Potter star Tom Felton lands major new movie role with Joker star Harry Potter star "really didn't like" Miriam Margolyes's viral remark about fans She explained: "When we were making them, we didn’t know where Harry Potter was going. And at the time, there wasn’t social media, and there wasn’t as much access to public opinion, so it was kind of a little bubble within itself. "But I also think it’s such a fun opportunity for these people, whether how they’re cast or how they perform their roles, to just have fun with it and have their interpretation of it." Wright isn't the only actor from the films to have ruled out a return for the series - Neville Longbottom star Matthew Lewis has also said he is "not in any rush" to return to th…

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LEGO Harry Potter remastered: Release date and what to expect
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date: 2024-09-03T09:39:07.000Z
creator: Jon Nicholson
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: LEGO Harry Potter will look better than ever.
encoded: The LEGO Harry Potter remastered release date is on the horizon, much to the delight of fans wanting to play through the games on current-gen hardware. Known as the LEGO Harry Potter Collection, the remaster of Years 1-4 and 5-8 will be the third time the pair have released together. This time around, the games have been given a fresh coat of paint with enhanced graphics, higher frame rates and more. But when can players return to LEGO Hogwarts? Read on for everything there is to know about the LEGO Harry Potter Collection and what the developers have in store! When is the LEGO Harry Potter remastered release date? LEGO Harry Potter Remastered launches on 8th October 2024. This was confirmed as part of the 2024 Back to Hogwarts showcase, which gives Harry Potter fans a closer look at upcoming projects inspired by the Wizarding World. What's included in LEGO Harry Potter remastered? Included in LEGO Harry Potter remastered are all eight films split in two. The first game includes the first four years, while the second features the last three. Alongside the base games, there are two DLC packs for Years 5-7. A short trailer on the Harry Potter YouTube channel reveals "all content" will feature "in 4K resolution and enhanced graphics". Alongside better graphics, the game will also release with haptic feedback, giving players even more immersion as they battle against Voldemort once again. View oEmbed on the source website Can I pre-order LEGO Harry Potter remastered? Yes! Pre-orders for LEGO Harry Potter remastered are live for some retailers. So far, Smyths Toys has the game ready for release for £34.99. There's every chance other retailers will have pre-orders going live in the coming weeks. We'll be sure to update the page with the cheapest price as soon as we find it. Is there a trailer for LEGO Harry Potter remastered? The only trailer for LEGO Harry Potter remastered is its announcement trailer, which appeared on 2nd September 2024. View oEmbed on the source websi…

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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions release date - UK launch time and price
type: item
date: 2024-09-02T15:47:50.000Z
creator: George White
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Hold on to your broomsticks.
encoded: Get ready to mount those broomsticks - the Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions release date is fast approaching. For fans of the Harry Potter franchise, a dedicated game based around the sport of Quidditch has been sought-after for years. Now, Unbroken Studios has grabbed the Quaffle and created a title that allows fans to play. Unbroken Studios has worked on a number of different franchises, such as Call of Duty, God of War and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, so it's perhaps no surprise that we should be getting a high-quality game. But when is Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions releasing? Read on to find out! If you are stuck in Hogwarts Legacy, check out our walkthrough guide. To unlock your complete companion to the game, click here. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions release date confirmed The Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions release date is Tuesday 3rd September 2024 – so not too long at all. The news was announced during Summer Game Fest, alongside a fancy new trailer which you can find at the end of the page. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions UK release time The Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions servers will switch on at different times depending on the location of players. We've collected all the details on the release times around the world and listed them below, so fans can start their chase for the Golden Snitch as soon as possible: Console UK: 12pm BST Europe: 1pm CET USA (East): 7am EST USA (West): 4am PST Australia: 8.30pm ACST India: 4.30pm IST Japan: 8pm JST PC UK: 2pm BST Europe: 3pm CET USA (East): 9am EST USA (West): 6am PST Australia: 10.30pm ACST India: 6.30pm IST Japan: 10pm JST Can I pre-order Quidditch Champions? You can! Pre-orders are now available from GAME and various other retailers. In terms of the Quidditch Champions price, it should be £24.99 for the Digital Standard Edition and £34.99 for the Deluxe Edition. Pre-order Quidditch Champions on Xbox Pre-order Quidditch Champions on Nintendo Switch Pre-order Quidditch Champions on S…

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Harry Potter TV series hires His Dark Materials writer as showrunner
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date: 2024-06-26T15:29:35.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: Francesca Gardiner will act as showrunner, while Succession's Mark Mylod has been chosen as the lead director.
encoded: We're still two years off from the Harry Potter reboot series arriving on screens, but the team is rapidly coming together, with a showrunner and director for the show having now been announced. After it was revealed earlier this week that the series would now be airing as an HBO original rather than a Max original, the series has officially hired Francesca Gardiner as showrunner. Gardiner has previously written multiple episodes of His Dark Materials and The Rook, as well as an episode of The Man in the High Castle, and has acted as an executive producer on His Dark Materials and Killing Eve. She was also a consulting producer on seasons 3 and 4 of Succession. Meanwhile, Succession director Mark Mylod, who was also behind The Menu and multiple episodes of Game of Thrones and Shameless, will executive produce and direct multiple episodes. The synopsis for the series states that it will "be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter book series by author and executive producer JK Rowling". Read more Harry Potter star "really didn't like" Miriam Margolyes's viral remark about fans Harry Potter's Gary Oldman thinks he was "mediocre" as Sirius Black The synopsis continues: "The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail and much-loved characters Harry Potter fans have loved for over 25 years. "Each season will bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and cherished films will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch globally." Chairperson of Warner Bros Television, Channing Dungey, previously admitted that it was tricky to cast the show's leads, following on from the beloved performances by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. She said: "The tricky part is the first two books, where the kids are on the younger end, around 11 or 12." Dungey also added that casting conversations would begin once a showrunner is ch…

Hogwarts Legacy crossover with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions explained
type: item
date: 2024-06-20T15:52:56.000Z
creator: Joshua Lamb
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: We solemnly swear we are excited for this one.
encoded: It has been an exciting time for fans of the Harry Potter franchise of late, with last year’s Hogwarts Legacy becoming the best-selling game of the year, while we are only a few months away from another new title in the form of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. The absence of Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy was one of the major downsides to the game for many players, despite its overall popularity. Being set free in a world that let us fly a broomstick, run amok in Hogwarts and venture across to Hogsmeade just didn’t feel the same without the dangerous but exhilarating sport included. But now Harry Potterheads are set to get their chance to shine on a Quidditch pitch, as a new game was announced during Summer Games Fest earlier in June, set to release on 3rd September 2024. Expectedly, fans are clambering for information on the game after its surprise announcement, so we have compiled everything you need to know in a nice package below. Is Quidditch Champions part of Hogwarts Legacy? No, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is not a part of Hogwarts Legacy as it is a standalone experience, according to the game’s official website. The game, developed by Unbroken Studios, can be played alone or with friends co-operatively. There is also a PvP mode so we can battle it out with each other for ultimate bragging rights. It looks set to have a more cartoony aesthetic when compared to Hogwarts Legacy, and focuses on the magical sport. You can watch a trailer below. View oEmbed on the source website It’s also good news for owners of last-generation consoles as it will release on both the PS4 and Xbox One. As you would expect, Quidditch Champions is also going to be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and Epic Games. ‌Hogwarts Legacy crossover with Quidditch Champions explained Despite Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions being a standalone experience, players who have previously played Hogwarts Legacy are in luck, as they will be rewarded with the Le…

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Hogwarts Legacy Summer Update explained: What's in today's patch notes?
type: item
date: 2024-06-06T16:15:59.000Z
creator: Toby Saunders
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: Photo mode is finally here (and some other cool stuff)!
encoded: The much-anticipated Hogwarts Legacy Summer update is live right now! If you’ve been looking to get back into the game, there’s never been a better time than right now thanks to the introduction of the Haunted Hogsmeade quest which was previously PlayStation-exclusive onto the rest of the platforms. That’s not all, though, this is the biggest update for the game to date and it adds plenty of new content to enjoy! Keep reading to find out what’s in the Hogwarts Legacy Summer update. Magically scroll to the end of the page to check out the full list of patch notes. What’s in the Hogwarts Legacy Summer update? The Hogwarts Legacy Summer update adds the Haunted Hogsmeade quest to all platforms, introduces a new photo mode and even allows you to reset your Talent Points to respec your character. Check out the official Summer update trailer to see the new additions in action: View oEmbed on the source website As you can see (if you watched the trailer) it’s not just the new photo mode, Haunted Hogsmeade quest or ability to respec that’s been added with the update. Everyone now has access to all previously exclusive items and cosmetics such as the Onyx Hippogriff mount, the Felix Felicis Potion and the Shopkeeper Cosmetic set. New cosmetic items – including a new broom, Azkhaban-themed gear and even Harry Potter’s glasses. The development team even released a video that greatly details everything in the update. Check it out: View oEmbed on the source website Full patch notes for Hogwarts Legacy Summer update The full list of Hogwarts Legacy Summer update patch notes has been revealed by Warner Bros on the game’s official website. Check the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC patch notes below (you’ll find the full list of patch notes separately on the WB website linked above for the PS4/Xbox One version and Switch edition): Developer notes – This Patch unlocks the Haunted Shop mission previously available only to Sony platforms on all supported platforms, as well as all previously…

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Harry Potter star "really didn't like" Miriam Margolyes's viral remark about fans
type: item
date: 2024-03-28T11:06:49.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: News
description: Jessie Cave said that the Professor Sprout star's comments about the franchise's adult fans were "a shame".
encoded: Harry Potter star Jessie Cave has revealed that she "really didn't like" Miriam Margolyes's recent comments about the franchise's adult fan base. Margolyes went viral earlier this month after suggesting during an interview with New Zealand news programme 1News that fans who were no longer children should move on from obsessing over the wizarding world. "I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now," she said. "It was 25 years ago, and it’s for children. I think it’s for children." She added: "They get stuck in it. I do Cameos, and people say, 'We’re having a Harry Potter-themed wedding,' and I think, 'Gosh, what’s their first night of fun going to be?' I can’t even think about it. No." Margolyes then reiterated her stance in a further interview with Australia’s ABC News Breakfast, saying that although the Potter series was a "wonderful set of films", she felt that, "If your balls have dropped, then it’s time to forget about it." Read more: Ghostbusters' Ernie Hudson pitches sequel about Winston’s investigations 10 years on, Captain America: The Winter Soldier remains the MCU's greatest movie But Cave – who played Lavender Brown in the films – said during an appearance at the Dream It Convention in Paris that she did not agree with those remarks from the Professor Sprout star. "It’s such a shame that that happened," she said. "You know how she is — she’s just a bit funny. And I think she didn’t mean for it to be taken like that, I hope." She continued: "I really don’t like that she said that." View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Warner Bros boss wants live-service Harry Potter or Hogwarts Legacy game
type: item
date: 2024-03-06T15:15:56.000Z
creator: Joshua Lamb
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: News
description: JB Perrette outlines a new strategy in video games for Warner Bros.
encoded: Warner Bros Discovery gaming CEO JB Perrette has revealed how the company will proceed with regards to video games at a recent Morgan Stanley Technology Media and Telecom Conference, and it represents something of a departure for the publisher and developer. In the past, Warner Bros Discovery has focused on producing major AAA titles that often look and feel highly cinematic. Just last year, it released the Harry Potter spin-off Hogwarts Legacy, which received mostly positive reviews. The game went on to become the best-selling title of 2023, shifting 24 million copies. That is even more impressive considering last year was stuffed with huge releases, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Spider-Man 2. Warner Bros Discovery, which has 11 internal development studios, has had hits with myriad franchises outside the Potter universe, including the likes of the iconic fighting series Mortal Kombat and the influential Batman Arkham Trilogy. However, one of its recent big releases, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, fell short of expectations - and set WBD’s "games business up for a tough year", according to chief financial officer Gunnar Wiedenfels. Suicide Squad received mostly low scores from critics, including a two-star review here at RadioTimes.com. As first reported by GameSpot, Perrette also said that Suicide Squad was a disappointment, and that the AAA games market was a "volatile" place. To counteract that, he said Warner Bros Discovery would now focus on bringing some of its most popular properties, such as Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, to mobile, while continuing to invest in live-service games that people will spend money on over longer periods of time. He said: "Rather than just launching a one-and-done console game, how do we develop a game around, for example, Hogwarts Legacy and Harry Potter, that is a live-service where people can live and work and build and play in that world on an ongoing basis?" View Green V…

Hogwarts Legacy DLC predictions: One year on, what's next for the Harry Potter game?
type: item
date: 2024-02-14T09:44:58.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: Accio new content!
encoded: It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since Hogwarts Legacy first came out. The Harry Potter prequel game still feels like a relatively recent release. But in reality, launch-day players have been waiting a fair while to hear about any Hogwarts Legacy DLC plans. With the game now having completed its staggered launch — which saw it come to PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch some months after its initial bow on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC — the number of players hoping for post-launch content has only grown. Parent company Warner Bros has already teased that "a series of other things" are planned for the Wizarding World in gaming form, promising that any further projects "will let the fans be part of this world and stories and characters in deeper and deeper ways". In lieu of any official information, one year on from the initial release, what do we want to see from Hogwarts Legacy DLC? We had a think and pulled together some hopeful predictions for you. See our wishlist below! Hogwarts Legacy DLC predictions: What's next for the Harry Potter game? The official Hogwarts Legacy account on X (formerly Twitter) has told fans to "stay tuned in the coming months for more details on what’s coming to Hogwarts Legacy this year". The post mentioned "additional updates and features for the game", hinting that Hogwarts Legacy may not be finished after all. So, what could that mean? Read on for our thoughts. Quidditch Champions collaboration? Hogwarts Legacy fans really wanted to play Quidditch in the game, but the broom-based sport was absent from the actual experience. The pitch was present and the brooms worked, but the sport itself had been cancelled. The in-game reason for Quidditch’s cancellation was a serious injury in the previous season. In real life, it turns out that Warner Bros had a separate team working on a totally different game called Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. When that Quidditch game comes out, we wouldn’t be surprised to see some sort of c…

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Are there Hogwarts Legacy DLC plans? Latest expansion rumours
type: item
date: 2024-02-07T17:00:03.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: We share all we know (at the moment).
encoded: Pick up your wand, as it's about time to enjoy some Hogwarts Legacy DLC. The development team has confirmed one piece of DLC is being added to the game – on the Xbox, PC, and Switch versions of the game, anyway. The Wizarding World game has been out for a year by now and you've likely finished everything it has to offer by now. Fortunately, Warner Bros has confirmed that it has plans to keep the good times coming, thanks to the introduction of new features later in 2024. Love gaming? Listen to our podcast, One More Life! Now that Warner Bros. has confirmed that new updates and features are on the way to Hogwarts Legacy, it's time to see what the rumour mill thinks the DLC might be. Read on to find out everything there is to know about Hogwarts Legacy DLC. See what the development team has announced and what the latest rumours are below. Are there Hogwarts Legacy DLC plans? Yes, there are Hogwarts Legacy DLC plans! Warner Bros confirmed in January 2024 that "additional updates and features for the game" are incoming. First off, if you play the game (or plan to) on Switch, Xbox, or PC, you'll be very pleased to learn that the previously PlayStation-exclusive quest – Mind Your Own Business – is launching on every platform later this Summer! The news was broken on the official Hogwarts Legacy X (formerly known as Twitter) account. You can check out the full quote below: View oEmbed on the source website Many consider the PlayStation-exclusive quest to be one of the best in Hogwarts Legacy. It's nice that everyone else will be able to join in the fun this Summer. What's more exciting, however, is that Warner Bros adds "additional updates and features for the game" are on the way, too! Without going so far as telling us what these new features and updates will consist of, we're told to "stay tuned in the coming months for more details on what's coming to Hogwarts Legacy this year". View Riddle on the source website What are the Hogwarts Legacy DLC rumours? To start, let's…

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Harry Potter's Gary Oldman thinks he was "mediocre" as Sirius Black
type: item
date: 2023-12-30T13:19:52.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Movies
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: News
description: "If I had known what's coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently."
encoded: Gary Oldman has revealed that, upon reflection of his Harry Potter role, he feels as though his acting in the films was "mediocre". Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with host Josh Horowitz, Oldman revealed that the Harry Potter films are what he's most widely recognised by fans for when asking for autographs. But Oldman surprised many when he went on to add: "I think my work is mediocre in it. "No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what's coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2023/11/harry-potter-prisoner-azkaban-fbf67d7.jpg" width="3941" height="2627" alt="Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, David Thewlis as Remus Lupin and Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" title="Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, David Thewlis as Remus Lupin and Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" /> Oldman continued: "It's like anything, if I sat and watched myself in something and said, 'My god, I'm amazing,' that would be a very sad day, because you want to make the next thing better." Oldman starred as Sirius Black, Harry's godfather, in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 2004, reprising his role in The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix and The Deathly Hallows Part 2. View oEmbed on the source website Oldman, who most recently has played the lead role of Jackson Lamb in Apple TV+'s Slow Horses, previously admitted that his involvement in Harry Potter and the Batman films saved both his career and personal life. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, Oldman said: "At 42 years old, I woke up divorced and I had custody of [my] boys. That was hard because there was a shift in the industry where a lot of productions were being [filmed in] Hungary, Budapest, Prague, Australia,…

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Hogwarts Legacy breeding: How to breed all possible beasts
type: item
date: 2023-12-22T13:01:27.000Z
creator: Daniel Furn
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: Make Hagrid proud.
encoded: If you thought Hogwarts Legacy was just a wizarding RPG, then you are sorely mistaken - as it's something of an animal husbandry sim, too. And, as such, we have breeding in Hogwarts Legacy explained, including how to breed all beasts possible. In the books, students weren't too keen on this part of their curriculum, but here in the game we couldn't wait to dive in, as the classes are a lot of fun - as is setting up your own mini zoo. Loving gaming? Listen to our podcast, One More Life! But as classes may suggest, you need to learn how to go about doing this first, and there are a number of other requirements you need to tick off your list as well - but we've got you covered. Read on and make Newt Scamander proud! This article is part of our free Hogwarts Legacy walkthrough guide - to unlock your complete companion to the game. How to breed beasts in Hogwarts Legacy To breed beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, you need to go to the Vivarium in the Room of Requirement and conjure a breeding pen, then place a male and female beast belonging to the same species and wait for 30 minutes in real life. You'll have to complete a few quests in order to get access to the Room of Requirement, a Vivarium and the breeding mechanic, though. To unlock the ability to breed beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, look for these quests and tick them off as soon as you can: The Elf, The Nab-Sack and the Loom The Plight of the House-Elf Foal of the Dead You should be all clued up on magical creatures now, and you will also be able to buy a Beast Breeding Pen (from the Tomes and Scroll shop in Hogsmeade) to place in your Vivarium. Now all you need are the beasts themselves, which you should have been taught how to catch using a Nab-Sack. You can breed four pairs of species per Vivarium, so make sure it's not too crowded! All the beasts you can breed in Hogwarts Legacy Not all beasts in Hogwarts Legacy can breed, so you'll be limited to only 12 species which can make cute babies for you. Seeing as there is a t…

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Can you be evil in Hogwarts Legacy? Morality & how to get Avada Kedavra
type: item
date: 2023-12-22T12:47:12.000Z
creator: Daniel Furn
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: Admit it, you've always wanted to scream Avada Kedavra like Voldemort...
encoded: Hogwarts Legacy may be the Harry Potter game that fans dreamed of for years, but the long wait might have pushed some would-be wizards to a path of darkness. So, for those players, we'll be looking at whether you can be evil in Hogwarts Legacy, morality and how to get Avada Kedavra – the Killing Curse. There are some definitely nasty and morally dubious things you can get up to in Hogwarts Legacy, but can you become something akin to He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named? Loving gaming? Listen to our podcast, One More Life! As Avada Kedacra may suggest, you can kill people in Hogwarts Legacy - and there is a very dark quest involving Slytherin student Sebastian as part of obtaining the spell. But with so little time and so much evil to get up to, we won't keep you! This article is part of our free Hogwarts Legacy walkthrough guide. To unlock your complete companion to the game. Can you be evil in Hogwarts Legacy? Morality explained While you can make certain choices and use spells that may be considered morally questionable, you cannot canonically be evil in Hogwarts Legacy. Essentially, there's no version of the story where you'll be recognised as inherently evil and rise up as a proto-Voldemort. However, this also means you won't be punished for any mischievous or immoral acts. Unlike several RPGs that have a clear morality system - think Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Hogwarts Legacy has no such system outlining whether your character and their actions are good or bad. The Hogwarts Legacy FAQ states: "Hogwarts Legacy does not have a morality system, but players will encounter various quests and storylines that will influence the witch or wizard they choose to become." You do have the option of slightly meaner conversation options throughout, even if they have little impact on the overall story. But if you choose to pursue the side missions of Slytherin student Sebastian, you'll unlock one undoubtedly evil spell... Hogwarts Legacy Avada Kedavra - how to get the Killi…

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Hogwarts Legacy cast: List of voice actors, including Simon Pegg
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date: 2023-12-22T12:42:32.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: The Wizarding World welcomes an exciting set of voice actors.
encoded: With Hogwarts Legacy now out on all platforms with the recent Nintendo Switch release, everyone will be able to experience the great acting chops of the Hogwarts Legacy cast, which includes none other than Simon Pegg. And fret not, for we have all the voice actors revealed for you! If you were hoping Pegg would be reliving his 'drunk Ron Weasley' he so masterfully portrayed on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Show in 2015, then we are sorry to be the bearer of bad news - for he only gives a great performance as the "cantankerous headmaster" Phineas Nigellus Black. View oEmbed on the source website Loving gaming? Listen to our podcast, One More Life! You'll be hearing plenty of familiar voices as you make your way down the hallowed hallways of Hogwarts, so if an actor's name has been on the tip of your tongue, you'll finally have your answer! It's not just voices that will make your ears twitch, as you'll see some recognisable names, too, as many ancestors from Harry Potter's age make an appearance in the game - such as Professor Matilda Weasley. Hogwarts Legacy cast list: All confirmed voice actors Per the official announcement, which also gave us the images below, the following voice actors are featured among the Hogwarts Legacy cast: Simon Pegg plays Phineas Nigellus Black (Headmaster, Slytherin) Sebastian Croft and Amelia Gething play the main character (Fifth Year student) Lesley Nicol plays Professor Matilda Weasley (Deputy Head, Gryffindor) Kandace Caine plays Professor Onai (Divination) Sohm Kapila plays Professor Satyavati Shah (Astronomy) Luke Youngblood plays Everett Clopton (student, Ravenclaw) Asif Ali plays Mahendra Pehlwaan (student, Ravenclaw) Jason Anthony plays Nearly Headless Nick and the Sorting Hat Enn Reitel plays Percival Rackham, Professor Ronen, and more Adam O'Connor plays Duncan Hobhouse View Gallery on the source website If the player becomes a member of the Gryffindor, you'll get a special encounter with Nearly Headless Nick. The press ma…

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Hogwarts Legacy best gear: Tips & tricks to get the strongest outfit
type: item
date: 2023-12-22T12:29:28.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
description: Wondering how to use gear wisely? Read on.
encoded: With Hogwarts Legacy now out on the Nintendo Switch, millions upon millions of gamers will be trying their wizarding hand at making it through the school year. And so, to get a helping hand, we have our guide on all the best gear with tips and tricks to get the strongest outfit. It wouldn't be an RPG without obsessing over item stats, crafting and upgrading equipment - and Hogwarts Legacy has this in spades. Loving gaming? Listen to our podcast, One More Life! You'll definitely need to make sure you're decked out, as the game can prove very difficult at times, and any extra edge is needed to quell the goblin rebellion. But with so much gear and so little time, let's hop on our broomsticks and get to it! This article is part of our free Hogwarts Legacy walkthrough guide. To unlock your complete companion to the game. Which gear colour is best in Hogwarts Legacy? First, we'll talk about what the different colours mean. The colour in the square icon, behind the image of the gear, refers to the rarity of the item. The starter items have that dark blue that you're probably very familiar with. The rarest (and probably best) items have an orange background. Going from best to worst, these are the gear colours in Hogwarts Legacy: Legendary (Gold) Extraordinary (Purple) Superb (Light Blue) Well-Appointed (Green) Standard (Dark Blue) How to get rare gear in Hogwarts Legacy Now that you know about the colour codes, you're probably wondering how to get that rare gear. What you'll need to do is aim for the side quests that involve puzzles. These ones usually reward you with higher quality threads (like the Extraordinary and Legendary gear). Bear in mind that the gear that's dropped out in the world will be in accordance to the player's current level. So if you're just starting out, you're unlikely to come across a Legendary item! Keep working on side missions and make sure to open every chest you can, and you should gradually assemble a better outfit as you go. View Riddle on th…

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