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Hogwarts Legacy is an upcoming video game that is set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Developed by Portkey Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the game is highly anticipated by fans of the franchise. The game is set in the 1800s, long before the events of the Harry Potter series, and allows players to live out their fantasy of attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Players will be able to create their own character and experience the magical world of Harry Potter in a whole new way. One of the most exciting aspects of Hogwarts Legacy is the promise of an open-world RPG experience.


I gotta be honest: although I know this special is beloved by many, it’s really hard for me to get into. First of all, these costumes and sets are hilariously cheap – yes, even cheaper than The Worst Witch! Although seeing that this is a comedy and there are few things funnier than grown adults acting completely earnestly in garish Halloween costumes… I guess it succeeds there. Secondly, though, the humor of this special relies primarily on flimsy one-liners and slapstick gags – including the ol’ Scooby-Doo doors effect. I think there’s something to be made of the fact that these monsters feel that the new generation no longer fears them and the ridiculous humor sort of plays upon this… but I just don’t find much of it very funny. And I’m sure that this itself is the way time has aged such humor, but on its own it tends to move at a snail’s pace.

Although seeing that this is a comedy and there are few things funnier than grown adults acting completely earnestly in garish Halloween costumes I guess it succeeds there. Although seeing that this is a comedy and there are few things funnier than grown adults acting completely earnestly in garish Halloween costumes I guess it succeeds there.

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One of the most exciting aspects of Hogwarts Legacy is the promise of an open-world RPG experience. Players will be able to explore the vast grounds of Hogwarts, as well as other familiar locations from the Harry Potter series. They will also have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities, such as attending classes, learning spells, interacting with other students, and even battling magical creatures.

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I gotta be real – for the most part in this Halloween TV Party, I intended on covering primarily animated specials. These are the stuff I grew up watching and what I most dearly connect with the holiday all the way into adulthood. I do plan on mixing it up a bit by throwing in a couple of live-action TV specials here and there (as I’m doing right now), but I just want to make this fact a bit more concrete moving forward. Okay, now that we’ve got that settled, here’s what I watched recently!

The Worst Witch is a British made-for-TV film that is based off a successful series of children’s books by Jill Murphy. It aired first on HBO and then on the Disney Channel during the Halloween season, up until around 1996 – which explains how I never saw it as a kid, since I was too young to have discovered TV! As the title alludes, this film is about a young witch-in-training named Mildred (played by Fairuza Balk in only her second role since Return to Oz) who has been deemed the “worst witch” by both her peers and instructors, in a sort of proto-Harry Potter institution. The bulk of the narrative in the first half shows a number of instances wherein she struggles to keep up with other witches – mixing potions, casting spells, flying on her broomstick. To add insult to injury, even her assigned cat is a gray and white tabby instead of a black cat like the rest of her classmates, since her headmaster claims to have run out of black kittens.

Immediately, the cheapness of this film’s aesthetic is clear. While the costumes are just the right amount of garish to be more endearing than anything else, the set design is a tad more painful to look at. The flying scenes are accomplished by a tremendously gaudy green screen effect; in many of the shots, the clipping is so distractingly poor. Even more ridiculous is the decision to add voice-acting for the cats, with numerous scenes given this annoying, “meow, meow, meow” backing noise that doesn’t really work. Still, there is something pretty charming about the cheapness of this production. This is pretty much sealed sometime in the first act of the program where we see a troupe of witches cackling and plotting the downfall of the school, while singing a fun musical number dancing around a bubbling cauldron. It’s this kind of campy goodness that makes the Halloween season so great.

But let’s clear the air by mentioning what has got to be the very best thing about this special – Tim Curry as the Grand Wizard (don’t read too much into that title, please). His character is introduced as a special guest for the school’s annual Halloween fest. He isn’t in the movie for very long, but he does bring the second of the movie’s two musical numbers through what I could only describe as a 70s psychedelia music video. It’s an ungodly amount of green screen and just as cheap-looking as the previous instances of green screen – but even better. Really, this scene just has to be seen to be believed. I’m sure that if I had watched this movie at all as a youngster, I would have eaten up these visuals and the accompanying song as well!

As for the non-campy parts of this special… well, there aren’t too many. But it’s comforting to see that Fairuza Balk demonstrates an impressive amount of vulnerability and range at such a young age. It soon becomes clear that much of Mildred’s failures are actually a result of senseless bullying by fellow classmate Ethel, and the special becomes more of a tale of how Mildred can rise above this while also finding her place in the world. It’s quite a pleasant, wholesome adolescent tale, while having enough of the spooky Halloween aesthetic to keep things interesting. It’s one I’d surely recommend to any young witch who hasn’t yet uncovered this magical treat. Bonus points as well for Charlotte Rae playing two entirely different (twin) witches with unique looks and personalities – and playing them both super convincingly!

And now for the second special of the day, 1979’s The Halloween That Almost Wasn’t. I see this one often on lists of the greatest classic Halloween specials, though I never watched this one myself until last year. Like The Worst Witch, this aired seasonly on the Disney Channel until 1996; on the year of its first airing, it even won an Emmy! It concerns the infamous Count Dracula being jarred by rumors of Halloween potentially coming to an end, after which he bands together a group of the world’s most famous monsters and spooky figures to settle the matter. It soon becomes clear that the Witch had initially sparked the rumor, sick of how demeaned she feels each year, and writes up a list of demands Dracula must follow in order for her to comply and Halloween to continue to exist.

I gotta be honest: although I know this special is beloved by many, it’s really hard for me to get into. First of all, these costumes and sets are hilariously cheap – yes, even cheaper than The Worst Witch! Although seeing that this is a comedy and there are few things funnier than grown adults acting completely earnestly in garish Halloween costumes… I guess it succeeds there. Secondly, though, the humor of this special relies primarily on flimsy one-liners and slapstick gags – including the ol’ Scooby-Doo doors effect. I think there’s something to be made of the fact that these monsters feel that the new generation no longer fears them and the ridiculous humor sort of plays upon this… but I just don’t find much of it very funny. And I’m sure that this itself is the way time has aged such humor, but on its own it tends to move at a snail’s pace.

Overall, not a whole lot happens in this special. Just a bunch of shenanigans, with a final, heartwarming resolution that conveniently ties everything up. I will admit that I enjoyed this special more with this second viewing than I did with the first last year, so maybe that means I’ll come around to it with subsequent viewings? Bah, who knows. Oh, by the way, this particular Halloween special ends with a totally random disco party over the end credits, which is the most 1979 thing about it! That alone makes it well worth your time, I think.

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The game also promises a deep and immersive narrative, with players being able to make choices that will affect their character's story and the overall narrative of the game. The choices players make will shape their character's journey and ultimately determine their fate within the Wizarding World. Additionally, Hogwarts Legacy is being developed for next-generation consoles, which means players can expect stunning graphics and a truly immersive experience. The game has been in development for several years, and the developers have expressed their commitment to creating a game that stays true to the magical world that J.K. Rowling created. Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is shaping up to be a truly magical gaming experience. Fans of the Harry Potter series can look forward to stepping into the shoes of a student at Hogwarts and immersing themselves in a rich and fully realized Wizarding World. Whether you're a fan of the books, the movies, or simply a lover of RPGs, Hogwarts Legacy is definitely a game to keep an eye out for..

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1. John Doe - 1 out of 5 stars - I was incredibly disappointed with "Magic Hottspot Hogwarts Legacy". The game had so much potential, with the concept of magic and the famous Hogwarts setting, but it fell flat on every level. The graphics were outdated and the gameplay was repetitive and boring. The story didn't engage me at all, and the characters felt one-dimensional and uninteresting. Overall, it felt like a cheap knockoff of better wizardry games out there. Save your money and find a different magical adventure to embark on.
2. Jane Smith - 2 out of 5 stars - I had high hopes for "Magic Hottspot Hogwarts Legacy" but it didn't meet my expectations. The controls were clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to cast spells or navigate through the magical world. The dialogue and voice acting were subpar, and I found myself skipping through conversations because they were so dull. The open-world aspect of the game also felt limited, with repetitive side quests that didn't offer much variety. It's a shame because I was really looking forward to immersing myself in the world of Hogwarts, but this game just missed the mark for me.
3. Emily Brown - 2 out of 5 stars - As a huge Harry Potter fan, I was excited to play "Magic Hottspot Hogwarts Legacy". However, I found the game to be lackluster and uninspiring. The graphics were underwhelming, with characters and environments that lacked detail and polish. The story felt disjointed and lacked depth, making it difficult to become emotionally invested. The gameplay mechanics were also frustrating and didn't offer much variety. I ended up feeling unsatisfied and disappointed with the overall experience. If you're a die-hard fan of the Harry Potter universe, you might still find some enjoyment in it, but for me, it just didn't live up to expectations.

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