By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro’s hugely successful Wizards of the Coast faced a fan revolt this week over its new licensing rules. At one point, as Games Radar reported, so many fans cancelled their subscriptions to the online hub D&D Beyond that it apparently caused the site to crash. So, what touched off this fury among the Dungeons & Dragons … [Read more...] about Dungeons & Dragons Faces Fan Backlash Over Leaked Licensing Agreement
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Who’s News: Hasbro Hires Dan Rawson as Wizards of the Coast Executive
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHasbro, Inc. has appointed Dan Rawson as Senior Vice President of Dungeons & Dragons for Wizards of the Coast in a newly created role.A division of Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast specializes in publishing popular role-playing games, collectible card games, video games, and more.Formerly the COO of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Mr. Rawson brings … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hasbro Hires Dan Rawson as Wizards of the Coast Executive
Hasbro Hits Home Run For Q2 Revenue
The global play and entertainment conglomerate Hasbro, Inc. smashed its revenue targets for Q2, sending the company's stock soaring. "Hasbro delivered an excellent second quarter, with revenues up 54% versus the second quarter of last year and 9% versus pro forma second quarter 2019," said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and CEO. This is the second reporting period since … [Read more...] about Hasbro Hits Home Run For Q2 Revenue
Wizards Of The Coast Leads Hasbro Revenue Segments
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A lot of people still think of Hasbro primarily as a toy company, but the firm's financial results tell a different story. As of Hasbro's Q1 financial results, Hasbro is now a broader entertainment and play company, with a strong accent on gaming through its Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment, which generated 75 per cent of … [Read more...] about Wizards Of The Coast Leads Hasbro Revenue Segments