Get a bunch of great queer content in the name of an amazing cause.
The Trans Witches are Witches bundle is live on itch.io and aims to fight “transphobia, antisemitism, and alt-right grifters.”
“Reject Hogwarts Legacy‘s bigotry and support independent LGBTQ+ creators,” its description continues.
The bundle groups over $300 USD worth of magically-themed games, music, zines and more from queer creators, and has an asking price of just $60 USD. It has a total of 69 items, all DRM free; one Steam key is also included.
Alternatively, a sister bundle is also available and priced at a more-affordable $10 USD.
At the time of writing, the bundle has reached $125,800+ of its current $192,000 USD goal. It is available through until 25 February here in Australia.
As we’ve previously stated, issues surrounding Hogwarts Legacy revolve around Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling.
Rowling’s transphobic words and actions have prompted Wizarding World fan communities including MuggleNet and the Leaky Cauldron to speak out against the writer.
“As this fandom enters its third decade, J.K. Rowling has chosen this time to loudly pronounce harmful and disproved beliefs about what it means to be a transgender person,” reads a portion of a larger statement written with feedback and assistance from GLAAD and The Trevor Project. GLAAD’s accountability project has also compiled a list of troubling, transphobic actions from the author here.
“Transgender women are women,” wrote Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe in response to some of Rowling’s writings. “Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I.”
Moreover, former Daily Show host Jon Stewart drew attention to Harry Potter‘s goblins in early 2022, accusing Rowling of creating them as anti-Semitic characters, though he’s since walked back his claim.
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