Hasbro
PulseAugur coverage of Hasbro — every cluster mentioning Hasbro across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- subsidiary of BlackRock 100%
- parent of Wizards of the Coast 100%
- parent of Nerf 100%
- subsidiary of The Vanguard Group 100%
- parent of Lionsgate Canada 100%
- parent of Peppa Pig 90%
- instance of Magic: The Gathering 90%
- instance of Optimus Prime 90%
- used by Peppa Pig 70%
- affiliated with Optimus Prime 70%
- parent of Magic: The Gathering 70%
- competes with Mattel 70%
- 2026-07-22 product_launch Hasbro has unveiled new figures based on the video game "Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." source
- 2026-07-22 product_launch Hasbro shared a sneak peek of its official Legend of Zelda toy line. source
- 2026-06-25 controversy Hasbro is facing criticism for attempting to force child actors into signing contracts that would permit the use of their voices for AI-generated content. source
- 2026-06-25 controversy Hasbro is facing industry-wide criticism for contract clauses that would allow indefinite AI cloning of child actors' voices for the Peppa Pig franchise. source
- 2026-06-25 controversy Hasbro is facing backlash for including an AI clause in contracts for child actors in the 'Peppa Pig' series. source
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Star Wars enters Dungeons & Dragons, sparking Magic: The Gathering concerns
Hasbro is bringing Star Wars into Dungeons & Dragons, a move that has raised concerns about the company potentially transforming the tabletop role-playing game into something more akin to Magic: The Gathering. This deve…
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Wizards of the Coast President Departs Amid Hasbro's Project Write-Downs; Databricks Manages AI Spend
John Hight, the president of Wizards of the Coast, is departing the company after two years. This announcement follows a recent $56 million impairment charge taken by Hasbro, the parent company, due to canceled video ga…
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Magic: The Gathering revenue surges amid delayed adulthood economy
Magic: The Gathering has achieved its best year ever, generating $1.72 billion in revenue, a 59% increase. This surge is linked to a decline in doll sales, suggesting that millennials are investing in nostalgic games ra…
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Shang-Chi and Ten Rings Tapped as Key Hero Against Doctor Doom in Marvel's 'Doomsday'
Marvel's upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' storyline will feature Shang-Chi and his Ten Rings as a potentially decisive force against the formidable Doctor Doom. A press release promoting action figures highlights Shang-Chi…
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Hasbro targets 'kidults' with card games and adult-focused toys, boosting revenue
Hasbro is shifting its business strategy to focus more on adult consumers, or "kidults," rather than solely on children. This pivot, led by CEO Chris Cocks, involves prioritizing card games like "Magic: The Gathering" a…
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Hasbro unveils affordable Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom figures
Hasbro has unveiled a new line of figures based on the video game "Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." The collection will feature characters Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf, with Link and Zelda priced at $27.99 and Ganondorf at $…
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Hasbro cancels games amid $56M write-down; Amiga gets Moon Cresta remake
Hasbro has recorded a $56 million impairment charge, leading to the cancellation of several games planned for release beyond 2028. Separately, a faithful recreation of the arcade classic Moon Cresta has been released fo…
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Hasbro writes down $56M on scrapped games; Valve improves Steam Remote Play
Hasbro has recorded a $56 million write-down after discontinuing several video game projects, choosing instead to focus on titles with established franchise potential. Meanwhile, Valve is improving its Steam Remote Play…
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Hasbro cancels games, incurring $56M charge; Google AI misrepresents game characters
Hasbro has reported a $56 million impairment charge due to the cancellation of several games slated for release in 2028 and beyond. This decision impacts games developed by Archetype Entertainment, though their titles E…
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Hasbro reveals Legend of Zelda toy line
Hasbro has unveiled a first look at its upcoming toy line based on Nintendo's popular Legend of Zelda franchise. The collection will feature figures of various scales, expanding the merchandise available for the beloved…
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Broadcom taps Lego for chip manufacturing, moving from TSMC
Broadcom is shifting its manufacturing of flagship hyperscaler ASIC products away from TSMC to Lego, starting in 2028. This move is driven by TSMC's supply constraints, prompting Broadcom to seek alternative manufacturi…
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Hasbro's Scooby-Doo Transformers debut with Mystery Machine robot
Hasbro has released a new Transformers collaboration with Scooby-Doo, featuring two transforming figures: the Mystery Machine as "Mysterious Prime" and a box of Scooby Snacks as "Automutt." The set includes detailed acc…
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AI integration in children's toys raises safety concerns, calls for design standards
A new report from BSI indicates that half of UK children have access to AI-enabled toys or learning devices, with major toy companies like Mattel, Hasbro, and Lego investing heavily in AI integration. This trend highlig…
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Hasbro's AI Push Raises Concerns for TTRPG Authors
Hasbro, the parent company of Wizards of the Coast, is reportedly embracing AI-generated content across its media properties, including Peppa Pig. This strategic shift raises concerns for authors working on projects lik…
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Hasbro faces backlash over AI voice contract demands for child actors
Hasbro is reportedly attempting to compel child actors, including those who voice characters like Peppa Pig, to sign contracts that would allow the company to use their voices for AI-generated content. This move has spa…
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Hasbro faces backlash over AI voice cloning clauses for Peppa Pig child actors
Hasbro is facing significant backlash from the entertainment industry over new contract clauses that would allow the company to indefinitely clone and reuse child actors' voices for its Peppa Pig franchise. The Agents o…
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Hasbro faces backlash over AI voice clauses for child actors · 5 sources tracked
Hasbro is facing backlash for reportedly including clauses in contracts for child actors that would allow the company to use their voices for AI purposes. The controversy, which has drawn criticism from performer associ…
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Lara Croft of Tomb Raider fame to receive G.I. Joe action figure
Hasbro has announced a collaboration with the Tomb Raider video game franchise to release a new action figure. The figure will be a six-inch posable representation of Lara Croft, the series' iconic protagonist. This ann…
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ASML Monopoly board traded for High-NA EUV Lego kit in collector's deal
A rare, special edition ASML Monopoly board, originally created as a 2007 employee gift, has been traded for an ASML High-NA EUV Lego kit. The exchange, facilitated through social media platform X, highlights the growin…
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KPop Demon Hunters Sets Netflix Record with Year-Long Top 10 Run
The movie 'KPop Demon Hunters' has achieved a significant milestone on Netflix, becoming the first film ever to remain in the platform's top 10 list for a full year. This achievement follows its record-breaking runs for…