The new Harry Potter Open World role-play game (RPG) is said to be one of the most highly-anticipated video games yet to hit the market.
Following supposed leaked footage of the game back in 2018, there have been legions of hardcore Potter fans awaiting an official confirmation release date of the game by publisher Warner Bros/Interactive Entertainment, but despite Harry Potter undoubtedly being one of Warner Bros’ most high-profile projects, the existence of this game’s development has actually long been merely a rumour.
Harry Potter Open World is said to be a big-budget Harry Potter game that will let players role-play as wizards and roam a vast, open-world re-creation of Hogwarts and its surrounding areas.
It’s no longer a rumour now though because, according to Bloomberg which has told the story of two of the ‘rattled’ developers currently working on the game – who requested to remain anonymous over fears they would be fired for speaking publicly about an unannounced game – Harry Potter Open World is very much a real thing and, that leaked ‘footage’ from 2018? Also real.
The game is apparently slated for a release late next year and we now know more about it than ever before.
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The two game developers from Avalanche Software in the US stated that the game will be released on a wide range of platforms including the upcoming Sony Corp, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Corp and Xbox Series X.
There was no mention of a PC release.
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The developers are believed to have chosen now as the time they wished to speak out due to Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s highly-controversial recent online comments regarding transgender persons.
Although JK Rowling is not said to have any part in the development of the game, the situation is reported to have made some members of the development team uncomfortable and sparked private discussions amongst staff on the workplace communication app Slack.
Whilst no official exact release date has been indicated, it’s believed that Harry Potter Open World will be revealed to the awaiting public soon after the next Batman game, which is scheduled to be unveiled during the DC FanDome event in August, so a release late next year is widely expected amongst fans. and the developers also told Bloomberg that despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a ‘fierce backlash’ against JK Rowling’s recent comments and a possible sale of the Warner Bros video game publishing business, the game still remains on track for release.
It looks like we’ll just have to wait and see.
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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
3rd July 2020 
