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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, UWOTC-CWA. The union expressed disappointment but remains committed to collective bargaining, citing concerns about layoffs, remote work, AI, and transparency. They are urging continued player support until an election petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board is resolved.
"They responded only to the press": Wizards of the Coast miss deadline for recognising Magic: The Gathering Arena union
Wizards of the Coast has missed a deadline to voluntarily recognize the union formed by Magic: The Gathering Arena developers. The union, United Wizards of the Coast—CWA, claims management has only responded to press inquiries and is now awaiting a National Labor Relations Board petition. The union aims to address issues like layoffs, return-to-office mandates, and generative AI adoption.
Wizards of the Coast declines to voluntarily recognize game worker union
Wizards of the Coast and its parent company Hasbro have declined to voluntarily recognize the United Wizards of the Coast—CWA union, despite a request from employees by May 1, 2026. The union, seeking increased staff wellbeing through layoff protections and generative AI guardrails, plans to proceed with a National Labor Relations Board election.
Here's how Star Wars action figures and collectibles get made, according to the experts
Hasbro Pulse manager of product design Chris Reiff details the complex process of creating Star Wars action figures and collectibles. The process involves extensive planning, sculpting, engineering, deco planning, and production, with input from various teams and partners like Lucasfilm to ensure high standards for the beloved franchise.
These are the Nerf blasters ruling gardens this summer
This guide recommends the best Nerf blasters for summer outdoor play, catering to different age groups and needs. It highlights top picks like the Nerf N-Series Ward for affordability and accuracy, and the Nerf N-Series Infinite for its large dart capacity. The article also briefly mentions other models and related toy guides.
Ultimate Grogu Is The Closest You Can Get To Owning The Real Thing
Hasbro has released the Ultimate Grogu, a life-size animatronic collectible figure based on the character from The Mandalorian. The figure features over 250 interactive movements and sounds and comes with accessories like Grogu's cookie and a Grav Charge. It is available for preorder for $600 and will launch on April 1, 2027. The article also mentions other Star Wars merchandise, including Lego sets and Loungefly bags.
Star Wars fans are going nuts for this new Grogu animatronic, but not its price
Hasbro Pulse has unveiled a highly realistic, 1:1 scale animatronic Grogu collectible featuring over 250 animations and sound effects. While praised for its lifelike design and advanced technology, the $599.99 price tag has drawn mixed reactions from fans, with some finding it prohibitively expensive compared to other high-end collectibles.
Amazon pilots playable game demos on Twitch
Amazon is testing a new feature on Twitch that allows users to play game demos directly through the streaming platform without downloading them. The test involved a 20-minute demo of Tarsier Studios' Reanimal, utilizing cloud-based streaming technology. Separately, developers at Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, have announced plans to unionize with the Communications Workers of America, citing concerns over layoffs, remote work, and transparency.
Magic: The Gathering Arena devs announce plans to unionise
A supermajority of Magic: The Gathering Arena developers at Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, have announced plans to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). This marks the first known unionization effort at Wizards of the Coast, driven by concerns over layoffs, remote work policies, and mandatory crunch. The workers are seeking protections against layoffs, safeguards for generative AI, and increased transparency and equity.
Magic: The Gathering Arena developers intend to form a union with the CWA
Developers at Wizards of the Coast, makers of Magic: The Gathering Arena, are organizing to form a union with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The union has filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board, citing concerns over layoffs, wages, remote work policies, and workplace transparency. This effort follows similar unionization drives within the broader video game industry.
"This isn’t just something that affects Wizards of the Coast" - Magic: the Gathering Arena team vote to unionise for protection against layoffs, genAI and forced crunch
Developers of Magic: The Gathering Arena at Wizards of the Coast are organizing to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The union aims to secure better protections against layoffs, address generative AI usage, and prevent mandatory crunch. This move follows similar unionization efforts in the gaming industry and aims to give workers more say in workplace conditions and equity.
Magic: The Gathering Arena Developers Announce Official United Wizards of the Coast Worker's Union.
Developers of Magic: The Gathering Arena have announced the formation of the United Wizards of the Coast union, affiliated with the Communications Workers of America. The union has formally requested voluntary recognition from Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, citing concerns over worker well-being, equity, AI usage, workload sustainability, and job security. The company has until May 1, 2026, to respond.
Magic: The Gathering Arena staff unionize with CWA, citing forced RTO, AI use, and crunch culture
Over one hundred Wizards of the Coast employees working on Magic: The Gathering Arena have formed a union called United Wizards of the Coast, partnering with the Communications Workers of America. The union cites issues such as forced return-to-office mandates, pay discrepancies, forced AI use, and crunch culture as reasons for organizing. This effort is part of a growing trend of unionization within the gaming industry.
Magic: The Gathering Arena devs are unionizing to deliver genAI and layoff protections
Developers of Magic: The Gathering Arena at Wizards of the Coast are seeking to unionize under the Communications Workers of America. The group, calling themselves United Wizards of the Coast—CWA, has requested voluntary recognition from Wizards of the Coast and its parent company Hasbro. They are seeking protections regarding layoffs, remote work, workloads, career pathways, and the use of generative AI tools.
Hulk is pissed in the first Spider-Man: Brand New Day action figures from Marvel Legends
Hasbro Pulse has revealed the first Marvel Legends action figures for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, featuring detailed figures of Hulk and Spider-Man. The figures, which are six-inch scale, capture the characters' appearances in the upcoming film and include various accessories. They are available for pre-order now, with releases scheduled for August.
I've been waiting years for this new Star Wars Force FX lightsaber based on Darth Maul
Hasbro has revealed a new Star Wars Force FX Elite Lightsaber replica based on Darth Maul's signature weapon from the Maul: Shadow Lord series. The collectible will be available for pre-order starting April 30, 2024, and is expected to launch in Fall 2026. The replica features progressive ignition, duel effects, and an adapter to connect two hilts for a staff configuration.
Hasbro's first Marvel Rivals action figures are now up for pre-order, including that awesome Punisher
Hasbro has opened pre-orders for its first action figures based on the upcoming game Marvel Rivals, featuring characters like The Punisher and Moon Knight. These figures are expected to release by September and come with game-accurate accessories. Additional figures, including Venom, Spider-Man, and Luna Snow, will be available for pre-order on later dates.
New Jessica Jones Marvel action figure is so accurate it's giving me the creeps
Hasbro has released new six-inch Marvel Legends action figures for Jessica Jones and Daredevil, based on their appearances in Daredevil: Born Again. The figures, available for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon, feature screen-accurate designs and multiple accessories, including an SLR camera for Jessica Jones and billy clubs for Daredevil. The Jessica Jones figure, in particular, is noted for its striking resemblance to actress Kristin Ritter.
Badass Ultimate Wolverine gets an equally badass Marvel Legends action figure, and you can pre-order it now
Hasbro has revealed new Marvel Legends action figures, including Ultimate Wolverine, Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes), Lady Deadpool, Psylocke, Marrina (Alpha Flight), U.S. Agent (Force Works), and Hawkeye (Dark Avengers). These figures are available for pre-order and are inspired by various comic book storylines. The article also briefly mentions new Marvel Rivals action figures and a Cyclops replica visor.
These Star Wars action figures are causing a stir, and they're up for pre-order now
Hasbro has announced a new dual-pack of Star Wars action figures featuring Darth Nihilus and Darth Traya from Knights of the Old Republic II. These Amazon exclusive figures are now available for pre-order and are noted for their high detail and articulation, representing the best of the Black Series toy line.
