Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions contains a reference to the notorious PS1 Hagrid meme.
A publish on the Harry Potter website outlined the handful of Easter eggs current in the sport, corresponding to Harry spitting up his first Golden Snitch and even his first flight from the unique movie, although the Hagrid reference leans a tad extra ridiculous than sentimental.
“For those who’ve been on the web in the previous few years, you’ll have seen this iconic Hagrid picture pop in meme kind,” the publish mentioned. “Now it’s again. Sure, in what might be thought of the final word Easter egg, gamers will have the ability to use a paper masks in recreation which takes the type of Hagrid’s gloriously low-res visage! We’re getting all nostalgic simply interested by it.”
In line with Know Your Meme, the low decision, barely terrifying mannequin of Hagrid is formally often known as Haggord or “You dun it nao Arry Porrer.” It comes from the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone recreation launched for the unique PlayStation in 2001.
Gamers can don the masks and meme very quickly as Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions launches on September 3, 2024 for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Sequence, and PC. Solely the digital model might be accessible on this present day, nonetheless, with the bodily model launching on November 8. A Nintendo Swap model has a “vacation 2024” launch window.
“Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a online game that includes the world’s most iconic magical sport,” the official synopsis reads. “Immerse your self in the enchanting world of Quidditch by enjoying solo or sharing the magic with family and friends.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.