Kaser Focus: Back to (magic) school

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.