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Former Halo boss is now in charge of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Digital Games
Dan Ayoub, formerly of 343 Industries, has been promoted to lead Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Digital Games. He will oversee major projects like Exodus and Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons, as well as established franchises such as Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons. The appointment comes at a challenging time for Hasbro, which has faced game cancellations and is navigating the evolving landscape of AI in gaming.
Dan Ayoub Has Been Named as New Wizards of the Coast President
Dan Ayoub has been appointed as the new president of Wizards of the Coast. Previously, Ayoub served as the senior vice president for Dungeons & Dragons.
Hasbro games and Wizards of the Coast's new president is a former Halo studio head
Hasbro has appointed Dan Ayoub as the new president of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Digital Games, overseeing titles like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. Ayoub, formerly of 343 Industries and Certain Affinity, expressed his commitment to fans and creators. This appointment comes amidst ongoing unionization efforts by developers concerned about AI adoption.
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft's class designer 'crammed as much' of the MMO into it so that even veteran tabletop players can experience something new
The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft book aims to translate the MMO's impactful classes and talents into a tabletop RPG experience. Designers James Wyatt and Ben Petrisor explain how they adapted WoW's restrictive roles and unique abilities, like those of Paladins and Hunters, into D&D's flexible ruleset, even introducing new subclasses like Barbarian and Bard.
Star Trek Enters Magic: The Gathering’s Secret Lair Next Month, Here Are The Cards
Wizards Of The Coast is releasing a Star Trek-themed Secret Lair drop for Magic: The Gathering on November 9, 2026. The "Set Phasers To Superdrop" will feature six distinct drops, each themed around different aspects of the Star Trek universe, including characters, planets, and iconic moments from various series and films.
Exclusive — See 7 New Cards From Magic: The Gathering Star Trek, Including 1 That Remembers the Most Iconic Drink of TNG
Wizards of the Coast is set to release Magic: The Gathering: Star Trek on November 13, 2026. IGN has exclusively revealed seven new cards from the set, including one that references a memorable drink from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Mechanics Shown Off In Debut
Wizards of the Coast has revealed new details and card art for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set based on Star Trek. The article showcases some of the mechanics that will be featured in this crossover.
Here Are The Mechanics and Dozens Of New Cards From Magic: The Gathering’s Star Trek Set
Wizards of the Coast has revealed new mechanics and cards for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Star Trek expansion, launching in November. The set introduces seven new mechanics, including 'Beam Me Up' and 'Face A Dilemma,' alongside special card treatments like 'Headliner Signatures' and 'LCARS Showcase.' The expansion will also feature preconstructed Commander decks and special bundle framing.
Wizards of the Coast declines to voluntarily recognize D&D and Studio X union drive
Wizards of the Coast has declined to voluntarily recognize the union drive by its Dungeons & Dragons and Studio X teams. Employees will now vote in a National Labor Relations Board election. The company stated it is not neutral on unionization and prefers direct dealings with staff, while highlighting existing benefits.
Surprising no-one, Wizards of the Coast 'doesn't intend to voluntarily recognize' union efforts for the…
Wizards of the Coast has stated it does not intend to voluntarily recognize union efforts for its Dungeons & Dragons and Studio X employees, despite the union's commitment to achieving a workplace focused on wellness and collaboration. The company previously sent letters to employees encouraging them not to unionize and implying benefits could be renegotiated.
We Sat Down with D&D Game Designer James Wyatt to Talk Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft
Wizards of the Coast Principal Game Designer James Wyatt discusses the first Universes Beyond expansion for Dungeons & Dragons, which integrates elements from World of Warcraft. The interview took place at New York Comic Con.
Modern-day D&D horror adventure feels like Resident Evil mixed with Control, and it's perfect for Halloween
Project Lamordia offers a fresh take on Dungeons & Dragons by blending survival horror elements reminiscent of Resident Evil and Control with a modern-day corporate espionage setting. This digital adventure book, featuring a morally compromised company and ethically dubious tech, provides a unique departure from traditional fantasy, focusing on isolation and atmosphere.
Where to buy MTG Darkhold Destiny, the supernatural new Marvel Magic: The Gathering set
The new Marvel supernatural set for Magic: The Gathering, MTG Darkhold Destiny, is set to launch on April 9, 2027. Currently, it is primarily available for purchase on Amazon and TCGPlayer, though TCGPlayer sellers have reportedly inflated prices. The set introduces the Time Stone as a chase card found in Collector Boosters.
Wizards of the Coast Refuses to Recognize D&D and MTG Creators Joining Union
Wizards of the Coast is refusing to recognize the union formed by creators of Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. This stance has led to significant negative sentiment among the affected employees.
MTG Darkhold Destiny just went up for pre-order, and it's the first Marvel Magic set I've felt excited for
Pre-orders are now live for Magic: The Gathering's MTG Darkhold Destiny expansion, which the author is particularly excited about due to its supernatural Marvel crossover theme. Unlike previous Marvel sets, this one focuses on sorcery and alternate dimensions, making it a more natural fit for Magic's worldbuilding. The set also features an original story, which the author believes adds significant depth.
I was excited by Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons until the protagonist pulled out a sword
The author expresses disappointment with Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' inclusion of sword combat, feeling it detracts from the game's unique invocation-based magic system. While acknowledging the game's potential for clever spellcasting, the protagonist resorting to a conjured sword makes it feel like a generic action-adventure. The article contrasts this with games like Magicka, which successfully focus solely on unique magic mechanics.
I was wary of D&D Star Wars, but it looking so much like Rogue One gives me hope
The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons Star Wars tabletop RPG is generating hope due to its grounded, scoundrel-focused approach, reminiscent of Rogue One and Andor. Developer Wizards of the Coast is praised for focusing on non-Jedi characters and grassroots stories, which the author believes is a more interesting narrative direction for the franchise.
Magic: The Gathering Marvel: Darkhold Destiny Preorders Are Now Live
Preorders are now live for Magic: The Gathering's upcoming Marvel set, Darkhold Destiny, which is set to launch in 2027. The set will include Play Boosters, Bundles, and Commander Precons.
Magic: The Gathering Marvel: Darkhold Destiny Preorders Are Now Live
Preorders are now live for Magic: The Gathering's upcoming Marvel: Darkhold Destiny set. The new set, which includes Play Boosters and Commander Precons, is scheduled to launch in 2027.
Marvel Darkhold Destiny Is Magic: The Gathering’s First Universes Beyond Set Of 2027
Wizards of the Coast announced Marvel's Darkhold Destiny, the first Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond set of 2027, featuring characters like Doctor Strange and Thor. The set, launching April 9, will include booster packs, pre-constructed commander decks, and an original story co-created with Marvel, introducing new mechanics like Vengeance.