Wizards of the Coast
PulseAugur coverage of Wizards of the Coast — every cluster mentioning Wizards of the Coast across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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FC 27, Hatsune Miku Magic Deck, and Final Fantasy VII Director Discuss Physical Media
EA Sports FC 27 is introducing a new open-world mode called "The Grounds," designed to resemble PlayStation Home for football fans. Separately, Magic: The Gathering is collaborating with Hatsune Miku for a Secret Lair C…
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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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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'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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Wizards of the Coast apologizes after repeatedly deadnaming trans employees
Wizards of the Coast has faced criticism for deadnaming transgender employees during a union election, despite issuing an apology. This incident occurred after the company had previously apologized for similar actions. …
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Archivist launches database to preserve Magic: The Gathering writing
Gregor Stocks, a software engineer, has launched the Library of Leng, a searchable database dedicated to preserving articles about the game Magic: The Gathering. The project aims to combat internet churn by archiving ol…
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Magic: The Gathering artist urges fans to bootleg deck over Wizards' handling
The artist behind Magic: The Gathering's Goblin Storm Secret Lair deck has publicly criticized Wizards of the Coast's management of the product. They are encouraging fans to "bootleg the entire deck" in response to the …
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Magic artists accuse Wizards of the Coast of art reuse in Hobbit crossover set
Magic: The Gathering artists are voicing concerns over the reuse of artwork for "The One Ring" card in the upcoming Hobbit crossover set. One illustrator alleges that Wizards of the Coast has repurposed existing art for…
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Magic: The Gathering developers unionize; Diablo 4 season launch details emerge
The developers of Magic: The Gathering Arena have unionized, citing concerns over recent decisions by Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro leadership. Their demands include better protections regarding layoffs, remote work p…
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Arc Raiders Riven Tides update launches with new map, mixed player reactions
The Riven Tides update for the game ARC Raiders has been released, introducing a new map and various other content. However, player reception is mixed, with some expressing frustration over in-game nerfs. The update als…