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Inside the Mystery of Clue Junior in Hasbro Games Junior Collection

XBox Wire says Outright Games and Hasbro are bringing Clue Junior into Hasbro Games Junior Collection later this year. The digital version keeps the deduction loop simple for younger players, …

Official XBox Wire · 3 hours, 59 minutes ago
Wizards of the Coast president John Hight is stepping down

Wizards of the Coast president John Hight is stepping down and moving into an advisor role. He’ll still be paid $800,000 a year, plus an annual cash bonus, so this …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president

John Hight is stepping down as president of Wizards of the Coast on September 1, but will stay on as an advisor. The move comes as Hasbro tightens its video …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hasbro records $56m write-down and cancels "several games" scheduled for 2028 and beyond

Hasbro has taken a $56 million non-cash write-down on its game portfolio and cancelled several titles planned for 2028 and later. The company is narrowing its bets around franchises, platforms, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Hasbro records $56M write down after scrapping 'several' video games

Hasbro took a $56 million write-down after canceling several video games and is narrowing its bets on projects with franchise potential. For developers, that signals a sharper focus on transmedia …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Hasbro cancels Dungeons & Dragons game led by Respawn veterans

Hasbro has shut down the Dungeons & Dragons project being built by Giant Skull, ending the partnership less than a year after it was announced. For devs, it’s another reminder …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro miss deadline to voluntarily recognise workers' union

Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro missed the May 1 deadline to voluntarily recognize the union formed by Magic: The Gathering Arena developers. For teams watching labor issues in games, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 1 week ago
Magic: The Gathering Arena devs announce plans to unionise

A supermajority of Magic: The Gathering Arena developers are moving to unionise with CWA, making this Wizards of the Coast's first union effort. The push follows major Hasbro layoffs, return-to-office …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Hasbro CEO thinks the video game industry needs to "think about things differently"

Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks emphasizes the need for the video game industry to innovate in its approach to development and monetization. He highlights the rising costs of AAA game production …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Update: Hasbro shutters internal video game studio Atomic Arcade

Hasbro's decision to close Atomic Arcade, its internal video game studio, marks a significant shift for developers involved in the G.I. Joe project. This closure may impact various roles, particularly …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Retired Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser joins Hasbro's board of directors

Doug Bowser's appointment to Hasbro's board signals a strategic shift that could influence game developers. His experience at Nintendo, particularly in navigating the gaming landscape, may bring fresh insights to …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 3 weeks ago