Magic Hotshot Hogwarts Legacy is an upcoming role-playing video game set in the Harry Potter universe. Developed by Portkey Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the game is set to be released in early 2022 for various gaming platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The game is set in the 1800s, long before the events of the Harry Potter books and movies. Players will assume the role of a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where they can explore the magical world, attend classes, and interact with fellow students and professors. One of the main features of the game is the ability for players to create their own character and customize their appearance, abilities, and even Hogwarts House.
In a further birdlike touch, a Super Hornet using Magic Carpet constantly flexes its control surfaces, making the wing look like it’s rippling. “If you ever watch a bird,” said Denham, “he’s modulating lift… to decel(erate) and control which limb he’s going to grab onto…warping and changing the whole wing.” Such “Direct Lift Control” has been tried before, starting decades ago, but without automation, it often proved too complicated for human pilots to keep track of.
Such Direct Lift Control has been tried before, starting decades ago, but without automation, it often proved too complicated for human pilots to keep track of. The carriers were young and old, with the battle-scarred Saratoga CV 3 and Enterprise CV 6 joined by Lake Champlain CV 39 , which just months after her commissioning in June 1945, began transporting passengers rather than launching aircraft in combat, the latter having to wait until the Korean War.
One of the main features of the game is the ability for players to create their own character and customize their appearance, abilities, and even Hogwarts House. Players can choose to enroll in different classes, such as Potions, Transfiguration, Charms, and many more, each offering unique gameplay mechanics and spells. The open-world nature of the game allows players to freely explore Hogwarts and its surrounding areas, uncovering secrets, solving puzzles, and engaging in side quests.
Magic Carpet Ride
Returning personnel relax in hammocks on the hangar deck of the carrier Wasp (CV 18) during Operation Magic Carpet.
In December 1945, newspapers that just one year before had brought news of the bitter fighting in the Ardennes, the famed Battle of the Bulge, printed the best Christmas gifts those on the home front could receive. “Cpl. James H. Mason, son of Mrs. Mary J. Mason… is on his way home,” read the hometown paper in Sikeston, Missouri. Similar announcements appeared all across America that holiday season and beyond, each including mention of a mass seagoing effort returning servicemen home from distant overseas locations. As with all things military, the operation had a name—Magic Carpet.
An effort of this magnitude did not materialize overnight. As early as 1943, as transports filled with GIs plowed across the Atlantic and Pacific towards the battle fronts, the War Shipping Administration and the Pentagon began planning for their eventual return. Just a month after V-E Day on May 8, 1945, Army transports and merchant marine vessels inaugurated the first voyages, eventually carrying some 430,000 personnel per month. The sudden end to the war in the Pacific after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—planners foreshadowed the war lasting into at least 1947 with an invasion of Japan—freed up U.S. Navy warships for Magic Carpet duty.
With their vast open hangar decks, aircraft carriers proved ideal for transport duties, though vessel of all shapes and sizes from battleships to modified LSTs (landing ship tank) participated. Among the former were two battlewagons that had been moored at Pearl Harbor on the fateful morning of December 7, 1941, Maryland (BB 46) and West Virginia (BB 48). The carriers were young and old, with the battle-scarred Saratoga (CV 3) and Enterprise (CV 6) joined by Lake Champlain (CV 39), which just months after her commissioning in June 1945, began transporting passengers rather than launching aircraft in combat, the latter having to wait until the Korean War.
Marine and Navy personnel examine a Japanese souvenir to pass the time during Operation Magic Carpet.
Glen Earl Bassett, a crewman on board Monterey (CVL 26), recalled that in October 1945, workers at the Brooklyn Navy Yard “modified the carrier by putting bunks on the hangar deck five high, and then put a steel top on it where they [returning servicemen] stowed their gear.” With not much activity to pass the time en route home, Monterey’s passengers passed the time trading war souvenirs and seeking ways around the ban on gambling. In the latter endeavor, Bassett remembered that one of his fellow crewmen saw a business opportunity, taking 10% of the pot for providing access to storerooms in the lower part of the ship that were away from prying eyes.
Some passages proved quick, with Lake Champlain establishing a record by crossing the Atlantic on a trip between Africa and the United States in 4 days, 8 hours, and 51 minutes. However, whether time at sea was short or long, the sheer volume of the transport effort was overwhelming. For example, in a span of just three days over Christmas in 1945, the Magic Carpet fleet delivered 45,000 soldiers and Marines to ports in California and Washington State. By January 3, 1946, the operation had returned its 2 millionth serviceman from the Pacific, Army Staff Sergeant Irving Feldman, who as a member of the 775th Tank Battalion had fought in the Philippines. He joined the millions whose homecoming was made possible by a Magic Carpet ride seven decades ago.
- HOURS: Mon-Sun 9am-4pm
- Plan Your Visit
- NEWS & EVENTS
- Volunteer
- Learn
- Shop
- JOIN + GIVE
- Museum FAQ’s
- CONTACT US
- JOIN OUR E-NEWS
- MEMBERSHIP
- LICENSE PLATE
- ABOUT US
- Privacy Policy
- TERMS OF USE
- Aircraft Preservation
- Work Opportunities
- About the Foundation
- National Flight Academy
- Related Links
- Donate an Artifact
The decisions made by players throughout the game will affect the story and character relationships, providing a sense of agency and immersion. Combat in Magic Hotshot Hogwarts Legacy is expected to be a significant aspect of gameplay. Players will be able to duel with other students using a wide range of spells, potions, and magical artifacts. Mastering the different combat styles and strategies will be essential to succeeding in battles and overcoming challenging encounters. The game promises to deliver stunning visuals and immersive gameplay mechanics, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the magical world of Harry Potter. With its vast open-world, deep character customization, and engaging narrative, Magic Hotshot Hogwarts Legacy aims to be a highly anticipated and beloved addition to the Harry Potter gaming universe..
Reviews for "Hogwarts Legacy Multiplayer: Co-op Adventures in the Wizarding World"
1. John Doe - 1/5 stars - I was extremely disappointed with "Magic Hotshot Hogwarts Legacy". The game lacked originality and innovation, and felt like a cheap knockoff of other popular magical RPGs. The storyline was predictable and the characters were one-dimensional. The graphics were mediocre at best, and the controls were clunky and unresponsive. Overall, I found no redeeming qualities in this game and would not recommend it to any avid gamers.
2. Emily Smith - 2/5 stars - As a huge fan of magical RPGs, I had high hopes for "Magic Hotshot Hogwarts Legacy", but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. While the concept of attending a magical school and learning spells was enticing, the execution was lackluster. The quests were repetitive and the world felt small and limited. Additionally, the character customization options were limited, leading to a lack of personal connection with the protagonist. Overall, the game had potential, but it failed to deliver a truly immersive and captivating experience.
3. David Thompson - 1/5 stars - "Magic Hotshot Hogwarts Legacy" was a complete letdown for me as a fan of magical RPGs. The game lacked depth and failed to engage me from the start. The dialogue was uninspiring, and I found myself skipping through most of the conversations. The combat system was repetitive and lacked strategy, leaving me bored and uninterested. Furthermore, the game was filled with bugs and glitches that hindered my overall experience. I would not recommend this game to anyone looking for an enjoyable and immersive magical RPG.