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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.
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.
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.
Valesong is John Smedley’s new four-player fantasy CCG made with AI
Distinct Possibility Studios has announced Valesong, a new four-player fantasy collectible card game led by John Smedley, which utilizes AI in its development. The game, described as similar to Magic the Gathering's commander format and Hearthstone, will launch on Discord on October 29th with PC and mobile versions planned later. Smedley defends the studio's use of AI, stating it allows for rapid iteration and enables smaller companies to compete.
Magic’s Foundations Commander Precons Are in Stock at Amazon for MSRP — But There’s a Catch
Amazon is once again selling the rare Magic: The Gathering Foundations Commander preconstructed decks at their original manufacturer's suggested retail price. However, there is a caveat to this restock, though the specific details of the catch are not provided in this brief.
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.
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.
MTG Darkhold Destiny Arcanum Bundle: What's Inside and Is It Worth The Price Tag?
The MTG Darkhold Destiny Arcanum Bundle includes exclusive alt-art promo cards and booster packs for a preorder price of $100. This analysis breaks down the bundle's contents to determine its value.
“We Couldn’t Do This Right Out of the Gate”: MTG Team Talks Darkhold Destiny And Creating A New Marvel Character
The Magic: The Gathering team discusses the development and design of the Marvel Darkhold Destiny expansion, highlighting the strategic timing of its release and the introduction of a new original Marvel character. They explain how the set balances familiar Marvel elements with Magic's gameplay, including the return of the Arcane mechanic and a focus on spellcasting.
MTG's New Foundations Commander Decks Return to Online Retailers After Stock Shortages
Magic: The Gathering's new 2026 Foundations Commander decks are back in stock at major online retailers after experiencing shortages following their early October launch. The availability issues have now been resolved.
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Teaser Reveals All New Information
A teaser for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond set, featuring Star Trek, has been released, offering initial details about the collaboration. The teaser provides hints about the content players can expect from this new set.
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.
Magic: The Gathering Designer's Response to Product Fatigue Sparks Debate About the Deluge of New Cards
Magic: The Gathering game designer Mark Rosewater addressed player concerns about the increasing volume of new card sets. He suggested that players do not need to engage with every single release, sparking debate among fans about the game's product strategy and the deluge of new cards.
Amazon Has a Sale on MTG x Marvel Super Heroes Boosters Right Now, Including Some Big Price Drops
Amazon is currently offering significant discounts on Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set, including Commander preconstructed decks, Play Boosters, and Collector bundles. This sale precedes the launch of the Darkhold Destiny set next year.
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.
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.
Magic: The Gathering Returns to Marvel with Darkhold Destiny
Magic: The Gathering is continuing its collaboration with Marvel with a new set titled Darkhold Destiny. This marks the third crossover between the two franchises, following previous sets featuring Spider-Man and the Marvel Super Heroes.