Hasbro and Xplored have reached a strategic partnership to transform board games through the integration of smart-sensing technology, and dynamic multimedia content. Under the terms of the agreement, Xplored will collaborate with Hasbro to develop a new tabletop platform that integrates digital and physical play for fans around the world.
Xplored’s technology connects physical and digital worlds, keeping players focused on the game they’re playing while the system intelligently resolves rules and character behaviors, and provides innovative gameplay, new scenarios, and ever-changing storytelling events. The technology allows players to learn by playing with no rulebook needed, save games to resume later, enables remote gameplay, and offers features like immersive contextual sound and connected dice. Just play, and the game senses every move.
Rumors of a buyout have swirled for quite some time but a deal of a different sort is happening between Hasbro and Mattel. The two companies have entered a multiyear licensing agreement to share their properties for co-branded games and toys.
That means you’ll soon be able to find Barbie-branded Monopoly launching in fall 2023 and Transformers-branded UNO coming later this year. Also coming is a Transformers-branded Hot Wheels line in early 2024.
The deal spins out of the two properties’ upcoming films, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Barbie, each of which come to theaters in the summer.
At the turn of the 20th century, prior to World War I, the seven Great European Powers are engaged in an intricate struggle for supremacy. Each power’s military forces invade and withdraw, shifting borders and altering empires with subtle maneuvers and daring gambits. The classic game Diplomacy is receiving a new edition courtesy of Renegade Game Studios.
Alliances are formed and trust is betrayed as players negotiate and outwit one another—in a delicate balance of cooperation and competition—to gain dominance of the continent. Diplomacy challenges players to rely on their own cunning and cleverness, not dice, to determine the outcome of this game of conspiracies and conquest.
Features:
140 updated wooden meeples to represent fleets & armies!
New Quick Start Rules!
Classic game of strategy, negotiation, and betrayal!
Renegade Game Studios and Hasbro have expanded their partnership to make Renegade the new home for Acquire, Sid Sackson’s classic game of big-city real estate. A partnership was first announced in October 2022, with the announcement that Renegade would be taking over Axis & Allies, Diplomacy, Robo Rally, and Squad Leader. Renegade will be releasing a new version of Acquire in 2023.
First released in 1963, Acquire puts gamers in the shoes of a real estate mogul, vying for control of companies as they expand, merge, and gain value. Renegade’s latest version will incorporate community feedback and feature much-desired features like a return to the 9×12 gridded plastic board, plastic tiles and buildings, and classic theming of the hotel chains, including one named for the late great designer Sid Sackson. The rulebook will also be updated to include clarifications and adjustments gathered from previous versions of the game.
Gamers can expect the new updated version of this classic game in 2023 with distribution in friendly local game stores as well as specialty retailers worldwide. Localized editions are in the works and will be announced at a later time.
Renegade will also be supporting the game with a Gen Con Championship held in Indianapolis this August.
The Nerf Dungeons & Dragons Rakor Blaster brings together the fantasy of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D roleplaying game. The dart blaster launches 2 Nerf Elite foam darts in a row for active play in outdoor games. It is inspired by the black dragon Rakor, who unleashes acid breath upon any adventurer in the Forgotten Realms who dares challenge him for his treasure.
We open up and show off the new Nerf blaster and take a few shots.
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Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons & Dragons have been experiencing a lot of backlash based on a leaked early draft for the next iteration of their Open Game License. After a stretched-out period of silence, the company finally addressed the issue last week addressing the goals for the update and some more details. Kyle Brink, the Executive Producer on D&D, has taken to the web to give a further update and promise a period of feedback from the community.
In addressing the path forward, Brunk apologized for how things were handled and the initial language for the updated OGL.
The company is switching gears focusing on being more transparent with the community and allowing for surveys and feedback about the update.
A new proposed OGL documentation will be released on or before Friday, January 20th at which point a survey and period of feedback will begin for two weeks.
Directly from the post, the new updated OGL will have no impact on at least the below:
Your video content. Whether you are a commentator, streamer, podcaster, liveplay cast member, or other video creator on platforms like YouTube and Twitch and TikTok, you have always been covered by the Wizards Fan Content Policy. The OGL doesn’t (and won’t) touch any of this.
Your accessories for your owned content. No changes to the OGL will affect your ability to sell minis, novels, apparel, dice, and other items related to your creations, characters, and worlds.
Non-published works, for instance contracted services. You use the OGL if you want to publish your works that reference fifth edition content through the SRD. That means commissioned work, paid DM services, consulting, and so on aren’t affected by the OGL.
VTT content. Any updates to the OGL will still allow any creator to publish content on VTTs and will still allow VTT publishers to use OGL content on their platform.
DMs Guild content. The content you release on DMs Guild is published under a Community Content Agreement with Dungeon Masters Guild. This is not changing.
Your OGL 1.0a content. Nothing will impact any content you have published under OGL 1.0a. That will always be licensed under OGL 1.0a.
Your revenue. There will be no royalty or financial reporting requirements.
Your ownership of your content. You will continue to own your content with no license-back requirements.
Swift fan organizing gets the goods! Dungeons & Dragons planned to change how independent content creators could monetize their D&D-related work, but backlash caused the Hasbro-owned company to change the controversial plan. Hear what this Gargantuan news from the world of tabletop role-playing games means for comics fans and fandom at large with the TTRPG reporter who broke the story, Linda Codega.
(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THEMBERCHAUD dart-firing crossbow blaster captures the magic of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D role-playing game. The bow launches 1 NERF ELITE foam dart for active play in kids outdoor games. It is inspired by Themberchaud, a fire-breathing red dragon who hoards treasure in the Underdark caverns of D&D’s Forgotten Realms. Your adventure through the exciting fantasy world of D&D continues as you build your NERF D&D collection of blasters and gear. The crossbow has a flexible tail that wraps around your arm in indoor and outdoor play. It includes 6 NERF ELITE darts and has dart storage beneath the red dragon’s wings. To fire a dart, pull the string back and hook it in place, load 1 dart, and pull the trigger. It’s the perfect gift for kids 8 and up who love fantasy toys, pretend play, and action play! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RAKOR BLASTER
(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RAKOR BLASTER brings home the fantasy of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D roleplaying game. The dart blaster launches 2 NERF ELITE foam darts in a row for active play in outdoor games. It is inspired by the black dragon Rakor, who unleashes acid breath upon any adventurer in the Forgotten Realms who dares challenge him for his treasure. Your adventure through the magical world of D&D continues as you build your NERF D&D collection of blasters and gear! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) The blaster is easy to load and fire: Front-load 2 darts into the blaster, pull the priming handle, and pull the trigger to launch 1 dart in high-energy indoor and outdoor play. The blaster includes 4 NERF ELITE foam darts makes a great gift for kids 8 and up who love action play and fantasy toys. Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF MICROSHOTS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS PALARANDUSK
(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF MICROSHOTS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS PALARANDUSK dart blaster brings home the magic of the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D roleplaying game. The gold dragon blaster launches 1 NERF ELITE foam dart and features a compact size that’s great for high-energy indoor and outdoor games. It is inspired by the gold dragon Palarandusk, the protector of the city of Neverwinter in D&D’s Forgotten Realms. Kids can blast into indoor and outdoor play quickly with this easy-to-use dart blaster. Load a dart into the front of the blaster, pull down the priming handle, and press the trigger to fire. It includes 2 NERF ELITE foam darts. The adventure through the exciting world of D&D continues as you build your NERF D&D collection of blasters and gear. (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS HOLGA’S GREATAXE
(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS HOLGA’S GREATAXE toy is inspired by the greataxe used by Holga the barbarian in the highly anticipated movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! With a foam head and easy-grip plastic handle, this replica axe will fire up the imaginations of kids and collectors alike. Kids can imagine themselves in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms as they take on all challengers with Holga’s Greataxe in pretend play and action roleplay. Collectors can continue their adventure through the Realms as they build a NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS collection of blasters and gear! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS XENK’S DAGGERSWORD
(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS XENK’S DAGGERSWORD toy is inspired by the sword used by Xenk the paladin in the highly anticipated movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! This replica sword has a foam blade and will fire up the imaginations of kids and collectors alike. Kids can imagine themselves in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms as they take on all challengers with Xenk’s Daggersword in pretend play! Collectors can continue their adventure through the Realms as they build a NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS collection of blasters and gear! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
Who killed Boddy Black? Solve the mystery in a suspenseful and newly reimagined Clue board game with a brand new update available now! Hasbro has announced that the iconic mystery-solving board game Clue received a refresh that combines classic Clue gameplay with rich new takes on the original murder mystery storyline, an intriguing diverse cast, highly-stylized game pieces, and the glamorous Tudor Mansion. The next chapter of Clue is now available at most major retailers for fans.
When six carefully chosen guests arrive at Boden “Boddy” Black’s mansion after receiving a mysterious invitation, none are certain what to expect. But when their host turns up dead after revealing a sinister blackmail scheme at dinner, the pressure is on to solve the mystery. This Clue murder mystery game is beautifully reimagined with a dazzling cast, luxurious setting, and fresh storyline. Players can choose to play as Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mayor Green, Chef White, Solicitor Peacock, or Professor Plum and race against other players to crack the case by gathering evidence and narrowing down choices. Each playable Clue suspect has been thoughtfully revamped to reflect a new character, with a meaningful backstory and motive, that engrosses players in the world of Clue.
The new Clue board expands to a satisfying 20 by 20-inch gameplay canvas, giving players a bird’s-eye overview of the intricate Tudor Mansion. The entire box set is designed to resemble Boddy Black’s desk, which is covered with blackmail evidence he’s acquired – giving players a chance to always discover more intel to unfold the mystery, from the front to the back of the box. Gone are the generic-colored pawns and simplistic murder weapon pieces, which are replaced with sculpted character movers made of metal with golden finish, richly textured weapons for a more captivating and aesthetically pleasing feel.
Be immersed in an incredible mystery worth solving again and again! And the Clue complexities keep coming… in 2023 and beyond, fans will want to stay on guard as the Clue stories will continue to expand even further through new games and virtual experiences featuring shocking new twists and turns and edgy encounters that will instantly transport you to another world… the first piece of evidence might be in plain sight!
Magic: The Gathering Chandra Pyromancer’s Gauntlet Cosplay/Roleplay Collectible
(HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $299.99/Available: Fall 2023)
An inferno is just a gesture away. Chandra Nalaar: the Planeswalker with an incredible control over Fire. This premium Gauntlet brings the power of Fire to your hands. Modeled after the Artifact card from Magic: The Gathering, it features multiple electronic effects to simulate Chandra’s powers, including lights, sounds, and misting effects. Tap into the power of Fire with the Pyromancer’s Gauntlet from Hasbro, available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.
