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MTG Marvel Super Heroes Booster Boxes Drop to a New Low at Amazon
Amazon has reduced the price of the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box to $139.99, a significant preorder discount ahead of its June launch. This deal offers a substantial saving on the upcoming trading card game set.
Dungeons and Dragons Online announces Terror of Demogorgon expansion and new Duergar race
Standing Stone Games announced the upcoming 'Terror of Demogorgon' expansion for Dungeons and Dragons Online, set to release in summer 2026. The expansion will introduce a new playable race, the Duergar, and their associated iconic character, the Mindcleaver. A public preview server is now available for players to test the new content.
Samsung workers to take home $340,000 on average thanks to union's vote to approve historic profit-share deal
Samsung semiconductor workers will receive an average of $340,000 in bonuses following a union vote to approve a historic profit-sharing deal. The agreement grants workers 10.5% of the company's operating profit, totaling an estimated $22.6 billion. The article also touches on the broader role of labor unions in the tech and gaming industries, referencing recent events at Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast.
Wizards of the Coast writes to staff to explain "how union representation works" as studio prepares to vote to unionize
Wizards of the Coast has communicated with staff about the implications of union representation as employees prepare to vote on unionizing with the Communication Workers of America. The company stated that all current benefits and perks would be subject to negotiation, potentially resulting in changes to existing terms. The vote is scheduled with the National Labor Relations Board for June 2.
Fans argue that six Magic: The Gathering sets a year "is too many" after news drops that 50% of new releases…
Fans of Magic: The Gathering are expressing concern over the perceived excessive release schedule of six sets per year, particularly the increasing frequency of Universes Beyond crossovers. Head designer Mark Rosewater stated that future years will feature a three-and-three split between original Magic IP and crossovers, a decision that has sparked debate about the game's accessibility and the value of new releases.
Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Teaser Released
Magic: The Gathering head designer Mark Rosewater released a teaser for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes set, revealing details about creature tokens, new mechanics like enchantment subtypes and flavor words, and rules text excerpts. The teaser also listed ten card names expected in the main set, excluding Commander and Jumpstart cards.
White Wolf Announces New Vampire: The Masquerade Project Coming to Gen Con 2026
White Wolf has announced a new project for Vampire: The Masquerade, with a sneak peek planned for Gen Con 2026. The project, overseen by Creative Director Jess Lanzillo, will be officially unveiled at the convention, where an actual play demonstration will also premiere. This announcement follows internal changes at White Wolf, including bringing all tabletop and IP development in-house.
No, Seriously, Magic The Gathering Will Be Slowing Down This Ridiculous Stream Of New Releases
Wizards of the Coast lead designer Mark Rosewater has stated that the high volume of Magic: The Gathering releases in 2026 is an outlier, and future years will feature a more manageable three sets per year. This comes after the success of the Secrets of Strixhaven set, which became the most successful in-universe MTG set ever. Rosewater also indicated that in-universe sets may eventually outnumber 'Universes Beyond' sets again.
Report: Wizards of the Coast is trying to discourage workers from unionizing
Wizards of the Coast is reportedly issuing letters to employees to discourage them from unionizing, warning of potential negative outcomes. This comes as Magic: The Gathering Arena developers are set to vote on unionizing with the Communications Workers of America on June 2, 2026, after voluntarily recognizing the union failed. The union organizers state their goals include securing AI protections, bolstering job security, and addressing concerns about career progression and a return-to-office mandate.
3 years on from laying off over 1,000 people, Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are sending daily emails and physical letters encouraging the survivors to not unionise
Wizards of the Coast is reportedly employing aggressive tactics, including daily emails and physical letters to employees' homes, to discourage workers from unionizing. Employees claim the company hired a union avoidance firm and is spreading misinformation to deter the formation of a union for the Magic: The Gathering Arena team. This follows significant layoffs in 2023, which some employees believe spurred the current unionization efforts.
Giant Skull's Dungeons & Dragons Game Cancelled
Wizards of the Coast has cancelled the Dungeons & Dragons action/adventure game that was in development at Giant Skull. Giant Skull was formed in 2024 by Stig Asmussen, a veteran of the God of War series.
Hasbro cancels Dungeons & Dragons game led by Respawn veterans
Hasbro subsidiary Wizards of the Coast has canceled an action-adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, which was being developed by Giant Skull, a studio founded by Respawn veteran Stig Asmussen. The collaboration ended less than a year after its announcement, with Wizards of the Coast stating they decided not to pursue the early concept but value their ongoing relationship with Asmussen and his team. This cancellation follows the earlier closure of another Hasbro studio, Atomic Arcade.
God of War 3 Director's AAA Dungeons & Dragons Game Cancelled After Less Than a Year
Hasbro and its subsidiary Wizards of the Coast have cancelled a big-budget, single-player Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game developed by Stig Asmussen's studio, Giant Skull. The decision was reportedly made to lower costs, despite the project's potential. Wizards of the Coast stated they respect Asmussen and his team and value their ongoing relationship.
Star Wars Jedi director's single-player Dungeons & Dragons game cancelled less than a year after it was announced
Hasbro has reportedly cancelled a single-player Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game being developed by Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen's studio, Giant Skull. The project was less than a year old, with Wizards of the Coast stating they decided not to pursue the early concept. Other D&D games like Exodus and Warlock are still in development.
Hasbro cancel Dungeons and Dragons action game helmed by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order director, leaving studio hunting for new publishing deal
Hasbro has canceled the publishing of a Dungeons and Dragons action game developed by Giant Skull, led by former Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen. The decision was made earlier this year after reviewing an early concept, leaving Giant Skull to seek a new publishing partner. Hasbro stated they value their ongoing relationship with Asmussen and his team.
Magic The Gathering: Arena Is Gearing Up For A Marvel Comics Takeover
Wizards of the Coast is integrating all past and future Marvel sets into Magic: The Gathering Arena starting June 16, 2025. This includes retroactively adding cards from the previous Marvel's Spider-Man set, replacing digital-exclusive equivalents. Players who owned the Omenpath versions will receive the Marvel equivalents as a bonus.
Magic The Gathering: Arena Is Gearing Up For A Marvel Comics Takeover
Wizards of the Coast is integrating all past and future Marvel sets into Magic: The Gathering Arena starting June 16, 2025. This includes retroactively adding cards from the previous Marvel's Spider-Man set, replacing digital-exclusive equivalents. Players who owned the Omenpath versions will receive the Marvel equivalents as a bonus.
Wizards of the Coast ends partnership with Giant Skull
Wizards of the Coast has ended its publishing agreement with Giant Skull, resulting in the cancellation of an unannounced action-adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. While the early concept was not pursued, Wizards of the Coast expressed respect for Giant Skull's team and indicated a willingness to consider future project proposals. This decision coincides with a broader reorganization at Wizards of the Coast, including the closure of its internal developer Atomic Arcade.
Dungeons & Dragons Game by Giant Skull Has Been Cancelled
Hasbro, through its subsidiary Wizards of the Coast, has cancelled a Dungeons & Dragons game being developed by Giant Skull due to the termination of their publishing deal. Industry veteran Stig Asmussen, founder of Giant Skull, confirmed the cancellation and is seeking new publishing partners. The game was not intended to be a successor to the Baldur's Gate franchise.
Hasbro cancelled a D&D game from the Jedi: Fallen Order director
Hasbro has cancelled a Dungeons & Dragons video game in early development at Giant Skull, a studio led by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order director Stig Asmussen. The partnership between Wizards of the Coast and Giant Skull was terminated earlier this year. Another D&D game, Warlock, from Invoke Studios is still planned for a 2027 release.
