John Hight will step down as President of Wizards of the Coast on September 1, concluding a brief two-year stint at the helm of the tabletop publisher.
HeroQuest and First Light drop prices in Amazon UK Prime Day sale
Amazon UK cuts prices on HeroQuest and First Light for Prime Day. Our analysis examines whether Stephen Baker’s new quests justify trading classic miniatures for cardboard standees.
Beyblade X announces first global Grand Prix Final in Bangkok
Beyblade X heads to Bangkok for the 2026 Grand Prix Final. Discover why UK search interest is peaking and how Hasbro is finally closing the “quality gap” for pro players.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #348
Explore the latest roleplaying games news as Hasbro credits AI for profits and Planet of the Apes hits DTRPG. Plus, an exclusive look at a massive project mapping 29,000+ global TTRPG publishers.
Hasbro CEO claims AI integration is a “clear success” as Wizards of the Coast profits soar
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks reveals that AI integration has saved the company over a million work hours, even as Wizards of the Coast reports record-breaking 2025 profits.
HBO greenlights Baldur’s Gate 3 series with Craig Mazin but leaves Larian Studios behind
HBO has greenlit a Baldur’s Gate 3 TV series with Craig Mazin, but original developers Larian Studios are not involved.
Hasbro lawsuit claims “gross mismanagement” and overprinted ‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards
A lawsuit filed earlier this month against Magic: The Gathering owner Hasbro accuses the company of gross mismanagement, breach of fiduciary duties, and the performance of ‘unjust enrichment’ by overproducing cards for the beloved game – to the tune of millions.
Former Nintendo boss Doug Bowser joins Hasbro Board of Directors
Doug Bowser, fresh from retiring as Nintendo of America President, has joined the Board of Directors at Hasbro. Read what this means for D&D and Magic.
Hasbro Hub London: D&D and Transformers feature in new pop-up
Beyond the Forgotten Realms, the hub will cater to a broad church of fandoms. Visitors will find products and experiences related to Transformers, My Little Pony, Nerf, Littlest Pet Shop, and Furby, alongside brands for younger children like Peppa Pig and Play-Doh.
Beyblade X National Championship qualifier to be held at Anime Expo
The path to the Beyblade X World Championship will run through one of North America’s largest celebrations of Japanese pop culture this summer.









