https://gamerant.com Game Rant delivers content written by gamers for gamers with an emphasis on news, reviews, unique features, and interviews. Tue, 30 May 2023 14:01:17 GMT en-US hourly 60 Hasbro reveals a new Gladiator Hulk figure based on his appearance in Thor: Ragnarok, complete with five accessories such as an alternate head and gladiator helmet. Like other Marvel Legends figures, this figure is a 6-inch scale, but it stands tall at 8.375 inches without the helmet. Hulk's helmet, however, adds a little length to it, making it 9.25 inches overall to reflect his size and stature.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 14:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/marvel-legends-gladiator-hulk-thor-ragnarok-hasbro/ A new patent has been filled out that gives evidence on how Hasbro's NERF guns will be utilized as controllers for VR gaming systems. These toy blasters have been around since the early 90s, with Hasbro having produced them under several unique lines and iterations. It's still a relatively popular toy among young boys, with enthusiasts also modifying these guns to improve the performance or upgrading the darts that can be shot. In terms of video games, there have been a series of tie-in titles that revolve around the toys. This can be seen with titles like the first-person shooter NERF Legends, being released in 2021 on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 02:49:52 GMT https://gamerant.com/nerf-guns-vr-controllers/ Dungeons and Dragons just announced that its physical books are about to get a lot more expensive. This price hike is going into effect with the next sourcebook and will affect all Dungeons and Dragons products from here on out.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 20:41:44 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-book-price-increase/ Dungeons and Dragons just released a new project featuring monsters that were originally designed by kids. This small monster compendium is being sold as a part of Dungeons and Dragons’ most recent charity collaboration with Extra Life.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 21:19:45 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-extra-life-misplaced-monsters-volume-one/ Wizards of the Coast recently pulled a Red Dead Redemption 2 by sending private security after a Magic: The Gathering leaker. This happened after the player was erroneously sent thousands of dollars worth of product from a currently-unreleased Magic: The Gathering card set.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:11:44 GMT https://gamerant.com/wizards-of-the-coast-magic-the-gathering-leaker-pinkertons/ With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 less than a month away from release, fans are getting ready to say goodbye to some of their favorite characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, & Co. have been a significant portion of the Marvel fandom for over a decade now, and many companies have found clever ways to celebrate the love for those characters. Hasbro is taking things up a notch with the Marvel Legends Star-Lord Electronic Role Play Helmet.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:55:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-lord-helmet-marvel-hasbro-guardians-galaxy/ Star Wars Celebration is currently underway at ExCel London, having begun on April 7 and lasting through April 10. Going into this, fans knew to expect exhibits, screenings, merchandise, celebrity panels, and more, all celebrating the Star Wars franchise. New movies were even revealed on the first day. Hasbro was also in attendance at Star Wars Celebration, where it debuted a new set for another popular IP: Indiana Jones. As part of the Adventure Series, this new collectible focuses on Indiana Jones' interaction with the Golden Idol in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:50:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/indiana-jones-movie-raider-lost-ark-golden-idol-figure-hasbro/ Wizards of the Coast just revealed an official Secret Lair collaboration between Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Magic: The Gathering. These new Magic: The Gathering cards based on the characters from the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons movie are available for preorder now.

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:01:00 GMT https://gamerant.com/magic-the-gathering-dungeons-dragons-honor-among-thieves-secret-lair-collaboration/ Many Star Wars fans are no doubt watching The Mandalorian season 3 on Disney Plus right now, as it is perhaps the most popular Star Wars project to release over the past few years, and collectors now have new Hasbro items connected to the show they can pick up. One of them is a new collectible and buildable green lightsaber, based on Luke Skywalker's appearance in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. The other is a mission fleet action figure set dubbed Protect the Bounty, which includes 2.5-inch-scale figures including Mando, Grogu, Fennec Shand, Boba Fett, a Dark Trooper, and a Stormtrooper.

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/mandalorian-lightsaber-action-figures-hasbro/ Dungeons and Dragons just unveiled the Community Update hub via D&D Beyond. Using this landing site, Dungeons and Dragons plans on keeping fans, content creators, and publishers apprised of upcoming news, events, and information pertaining to One D&D.

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:45:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-community-update-hub/ Wizards of the Coast just released official Dungeons and Dragons stat blocks for the major characters from the upcoming Honor Among Thieves movie. These stat blocks are fully compatible with 5th Edition, allowing players to drop these characters into their Dungeons and Dragons campaigns with little effort.

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:14:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-honor-among-thieves-character-stats/ Dungeons and Dragons just released some new playtest material for One D&D covering the Druid and Paladin classes. This new Unearthed Arcana is the first playtest packet Dungeons and Dragons has released so far in 2023.

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:52:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-one-dnd-druid-paladin-playtest/ Dungeons and Dragons just teased a huge change coming to the Druid class in its next One D&D playtest. Players can expect to see what Dungeons and Dragons is doing with the Druid when the next Unearthed Arcana for One D&D drops on February 23.

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:25:07 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-one-dnd-playtest-druid-change/ To celebrate the release of Dungeons and Dragons’ newest book, Keys from the Golden Vault, Wizards of the Coast shared a fun quiz where players can determine their ideal role in a heist crew. This new Dungeons and Dragons book and the accompanying quiz are now available for all players.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:59:07 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-keys-from-the-golden-vault-available-heist-crew-quiz/ Hasbro's Marvel Legends series will be expanding later this year with the addition of new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 figures, including Star-Lord, Drax, Nebula, Mantis, Rocket, Kraglin, Cosmo, and Adam Warlock. Each of these Marvel figures is intricately designed for premium detail and articulation, for posing and/or display, and pre-orders on these new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 figures will go live on February 22.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/guardians-galaxy-vol-3-movie-action-figures-hasbro/ Apparently, Kobold Press is not a fan of what Dungeons and Dragons has shown in its One D&D playtests so far. In a recent design diary, Kobold Press asserted its hope to turn Project Black Flag into a better spiritual successor to 5th Edition than Dungeons and Dragons is making with One D&D.

]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 23:18:50 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-kobold-press-one-dnd-bad-black-flag-5th-edition/ Dungeons and Dragons recently explained why One D&D has not received any new playtest material in the last several months. These recent statements have answered some questions about One D&D’s future in light of Dungeons and Dragons’ recent controversies.

]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 22:40:49 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-executive-producer-kyle-brink-one-dnd-playtest-delays/ Hasbro has announced four new figures coming as part of its Star Wars Vintage Collection line of toys to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi. Return of the Jedi first hit the big screen on May 25, 1983, capping off the original trilogy of Star Wars films in grand fashion.

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:28:53 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-vintage-collection-return-of-the-jedi-figures-checklist/ In a shocking turn of events, Wizards of the Coast has backed down on its attempts to deauthorize its original Open Game License for Dungeons and Dragons. By doing so, the months-long struggle between Wizards of the Coast and its community over the future of Dungeons and Dragons has come to a tentative end.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:01:54 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-wizards-of-the-coast-cancels-ogl-changes/ Dungeons and Dragons quickly responded to wildfire rumors that some concerning changes were coming to D&D Beyond. Though reportedly from credible sources, Dungeons and Dragons attests the rumors are untrue.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 01:00:55 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-addresses-dnd-beyond-rumors-subscription-limitations-ai-dms/ Dungeons and Dragons just released a new draft for its Open Game License for One D&D. The OGL 1.2 draft was released as a part of Dungeons and Dragons’ response to controversy surrounding the future of third-party creators in the famous TTRPG.

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:54:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-new-ogl-draft-creative-commons-license/ Dungeons and Dragons released another statement about the evolving controversy surrounding changes to the Open Game License in One D&D. Though this statement proves Dungeons and Dragons is listening to its fans, there is still a lot to do before the community is satisfied with Wizards of the Coast.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:59:39 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-ogl-controversy-dialogue-changes-promising-statement/ Tabletop roleplaying fans are calling for a boycott of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. With Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast currently under scrutiny for controversial actions, the success or failure of the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons film could impact the game as well.

]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:12:08 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-movie-boycott/ According to credible sources, Dungeons and Dragons is considering creating a subscription system for One D&D that would have a steep monthly cost. These rumors are the next development in the evolving situation pertaining to Dungeons and Dragons' attempts to impose greater control on content creators with changes to the Open Game License.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 23:04:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-subscription-system-one-dnd-rumor/ Critical Role, one of the most famous Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play streams, recently broke its silence on the controversy plaguing the popular pastime. Its statement came on the heels of Dungeons and Dragons’ recent response to outcry against its plans to change the Open Game License in One D&D.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:51:30 GMT https://gamerant.com/critical-role-dungeons-and-dragons-ogl-controversy-statement-reaction/ The Dungeons and Dragons tabletop franchise has driven a renaissance of the TTRPG genre. This is partly due to an incredible variety of third-party content created for D&D, twisting the medieval fantasy themes into anything from deep space to high school hijinks. However, the Dungeons and Dragons community has been in turmoil over the game's new version of the Open Gaming License (OGL), which currently allows this third-party content to be made and sold by community creators. While Wizards of the Coast is still developing the document, the controversy could have negative implications for the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons movie.

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2023 16:34:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-ogl-controversy-impact-movie-honor-among-thieves/ Paizo creator Pathfinder just announced the Open RPG Creative License–its answer to Dungeons and Dragons’ recent actions involving the Open Game License. With support from several TTRPG companies already, the Open RPG Creative License may force Dungeons and Dragons to rethink its current course of activity.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 01:06:54 GMT https://gamerant.com/pathfinder-paizo-new-ogl-orc-dungeons-dragons-controversy/ Dungeons and Dragons players are calling attention to how Wizards of the Coast's planned licensing changes contradict the Player's Handbook. Recent leaks revealed that Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro plan to alter the longstanding OGL licensing agreement, which creators and fans fear could stifle third-party support of the pen-and-paper game. In a push for community support against the plan, Dungeons and Dragons players point to the Player's Handbook as justification for leaving the OGL unchanged.

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:50:31 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-players-handbook-page-1-contradicts-licensing-changes/ The former Wizards of the Coast vice president for Dungeons and Dragons just started a new petition to save the Open Game License. This petition is one of many collections of voices standing up to Dungeons and Dragons’ restrictive new policies surrounding third-party content creators in One D&D.

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:52:48 GMT https://gamerant.com/wizards-of-the-cost-former-vice-president-ogl-petition-save-dungeons-dragons/ Dungeons and Dragons players crashed the D&D Beyond website recently while mass-canceling their subscriptions in response to an insider leak. This development comes in an ongoing saga surrounding Dungeons and Dragons' recent controversy involving its Open Game License.

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:29:14 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-beyond-canceled-subscriptions-server-crash/ Hasbro was just named one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and its media partner CNBC. This accolade could not have come at a worse time, as Hasbro is currently under fire by both the Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering communities.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:48:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/hasbro-just-capital-cnbc-wizards-of-the-coast-controversy/ Debuting all the way back in 1984, the Transformers franchise has managed to transcend multiple generations, with its vast line of transforming toys, big-budget movies, and family-friendly animated shows keeping it relevant for almost four decades. Over the last 20 years or so, the Transformers franchise has also found its way into the gaming space, and though it's been a while since a big-budget Transformers game released, the newly announced Transformers: Reactivate could finally fill that niche.

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:21:40 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-reactivate-cinematic-trailer-no-gameplay-expectations-low/ The Game Awards took place on December 8, and fans were given a first look at the brand-new game Transformers: Reactivate. The trailer offered a glimpse of the high-octane action they can expect from the upcoming Transformers game, and it looks like it's going to be an adrenaline-pumping thrill ride.

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:02:44 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-reactivate-game-awards-trailer/ A leak from One D&D seems to indicate Wizards of the Coast may be outlawing third-party homebrew content in its upcoming evergreen edition. This unconfirmed rumor would mean players would be unable to legally publish homebrew content for One D&D.

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:56:59 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-one-dnd-no-ogl-rumor/ Hasbro’s stock prices took a dive after Bank of America analysts found it was overprinting and overpricing Magic: The Gathering cards. Bank of America claimed Hasbro was ruining the long-term value of Magic: The Gathering with its overly-aggressive business model.

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:41:41 GMT https://gamerant.com/magic-the-gathering-criticism-over-printing-pricing/ As part of its long-running Marvel Legends lineup, Hasbro reveals the latest addition to be a 6-inch scale of War Machine. It should be noted, however, that this is based on War Machine's appearance in Marvel Comics and not the character played by Don Cheadle in the MCU. The two are intrinsically connected now, for sure, but those who only know War Machine from the movies may be shocked by the figure's design.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:00:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/marvel-legends-war-machine-figure-pre-order-sale-price-hasbro/ September may have only just rolled around, but the Holiday season is fast approaching, and that means yet another year of gift-giving. Buying for friends and family is never a simple task, especially when those friends or family include kids. But Hasbro is here to help, and the toy company's next batch of products are sure to appeal to just about anyone.

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:36:05 GMT https://gamerant.com/hasbro-holiday-christmas-gift-guide-star-wars-marvel/ Hasbro released its first wave of Black Series Star Wars figures back in 2013, with Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Darth Maul, and a Sandtrooper being the first of a long line of action figures, vehicles, Force FX lightsabers, and other collectible items. What began with four figures has exploded in the years since, with many collecting the various items in Star Wars: The Black Series.

]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:01:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-black-series-rocket-launcher-stormtrooper-price-pre-order-release/ San Diego Comic Con week has always been a prime time for all types of nerdy reveals. From comic book movies to actual comic books themselves, board games to video games, there's really no limit on just what can be shown during SDCC. That being said, Star Wars doesn't often make an appearance at the event, with Disney often saving whatever reveals for D23 or Star Wars Celebration. But this year, SDCC did have one, small Star Wars-related reveal, giving fans their first glimpse of Cal Kestis in Respawn's upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:37:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-jedi-survivor-cal-action-figure-han-solo-similar-look-gun/ The first official trailer for Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released at the San Diego Comic-Con, and it created a lot of buzz online among fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A few new characters were introduced in the trailer, which led to several fan theories being spun. Those theories were further fueled when Hasbro and Funko revealed the official merchandise for the film.

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:00:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-merchandise-san-diego-comic-con/ Wordle has been one of the biggest gaming crazes on the internet since the daily word game took the web by storm earlier this year. The game's massive presence on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook saw it reach near-universal popularity, being purchased in a landmark seven-figure deal by The New York Times. The word game has also inspired a plethora of similar games bringing their own spin to the daily word puzzles. Now, Hasbro and The New York Times have revealed that Wordle is taking its literary gameplay to a physical format.

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:22:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/wordle-board-game-hasbro/ Dungeons and Dragons has experienced a massive swell in popularity recently, in no small part due to actual play streams like Critical Role. Soon, fans of Dungeons and Dragons will be able to bring Critical Role to their tabletops in a different yet familiar way: the classic board game Clue.

]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:55:40 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-critical-role-mighty-nein-clue/ Buying gifts for loved ones is never easy, especially when those loved ones are kids. Interest in a particular type of toy or brand can change faster than the seasons, and some parents struggle just keeping up. Thankfully, Hasbro has announced a slew of new toys and games, encompassing a wide range of brands from Star Wars to Power Rangers and a few more in between.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:40:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/hasbro-spring-gift-guide-star-wars-power-rangers-prices-info/ Word-based games have seen a massive surge in popularity over the first few months of 2022. The breakout success of massively popular daily word game Wordle and the plethora of spinoffs based on franchises like Destiny and Pokemon have brought a variety of different flavors of word games for fans to engage with each day. However, while there are a plethora of Wordle clones and variants, Scrabble has long been one of the most recognized word games in the world, and now, the classic board game is looking to move into the online space.

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:22:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/scrabble-new-site-online-multiplayer-support/ Back when The Emoji Movie came out, or even when it was first announced, there was a sentiment that found a home amongst the murmurs of disgruntled moviegoers. The thought was, in so many words, "looks like they'll make a movie about anything nowadays." At that point, it was simply a less-than-optimistic jab at some of the more low-brow offerings from Hollywood. But maybe somebody misheard and took it as a challenge. On that note, somebody's making a Play-Doh movie.

]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:00:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/play-doh-movie-emily-v-gordon/ Ubisoft and Hasbro have teamed up many times over the years to take some of the world's most beloved table-top games off the dining room table and onto to small screen. The pairings' latest offering is Trivial Pursuit Live 2.

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:54:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/trivial-pursuit-live-2/ The 1990s were an interesting decade for video games, and more specifically, for 3D platformers. During this time, games like Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time were released, paving the way for the future of 3D gaming. However, these were not the only titles that took advantage of the 3rd dimension during the era. A number of other developers tried to replicate the magic found in these Nintendo games with varying degrees of success. Among these lesser-known titles was Glover, a 3D platformer originally released on the Nintendo 64.

]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:53:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/glover-re-release-screenshots/ Another crossover has been announced for the free-to-play platformer fighting game Brawlhalla, which has already seen plenty of collaborations. This Super Smash Bros.-like fighter has a dedicated following, complete with a competitive community that regularly holds tournaments. The roster of Brawlhalla has over 50 characters that have incredibly diverse movesets, with some of them coming from famous franchises.

]]> Sat, 26 Feb 2022 19:40:55 GMT https://gamerant.com/brawlhalla-gi-joe-crossover/ Following Paramount's announcement of a new Transformers film, it appears the studio has many more stories to tell in the long-running action franchise, as the upcoming Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be the start of a new trilogy.

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:00:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-kicks-off-new-trilogy/ Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has really flourished over the past year, and it's not hard to see why. Its wacky Wipeout-style obstacle courses offer platforming challenges unlike most other games, especially other battle royales, and the adorable bean-shaped customizable characters have a lot of charisma. Since it first shot to fame, Fall Guys has attracted some major crossovers with other video game franchises, including Doom, Team Fortress 2, Cuphead, Sonic the Hedgehog, and many more. However, Fall Guys hasn't done quite as much to reach out and cross over with other properties. That changed recently when Mediatonic announced a new version of Monopoly based on Fall Guys.

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:51:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/fall-guys-monopoly-chutes-and-ladders-better-fit-potential/ Monopoly has been one of the most iconic board games in the world since the first version of the game launched all the way back in 1935. In the 87 years since the massively popular game launched, it has been adapted into countless different forms with plenty of spin-off board games and video games taking a different spin on the game's tried and true formula. The popularity of Monopoly has also seen plenty of tie-in versions with popular media franchises and, now, Monopoly is officially crossing over with one of the biggest gaming crazes of recent years, Fall Guys.

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:50:06 GMT https://gamerant.com/fall-guys-monopoly-board-game/ The term "hidden gem" is thrown around a lot these days, but what happens when a franchise is neither hidden, nor a gem, but seems to be forgotten even as new films release. How can a big-budget blockbuster be simultaneously financially successful and completely culturally insignificant? There are three G.I. Joe films, with a fourth upcoming at an uncertain time. The first two films, The Rise of Cobra and Retaliation, were financially successful, but this year's Snake Eyes flopped pretty badly.

]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:31:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/gi-joe-movie-franchise-left-behind/ Just last year, it was revealed by Entertainment One and Hasbro that a Power Rangers cinematic universe was in the works. Now, EOne's Head of Television, Michael Lombardo, has provided an update on the company's plans for Power Rangers and Netflix.

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:29:02 GMT https://gamerant.com/power-rangers-netflix-cinematic-universe-hasbro/ Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has got a new summer release date from Paramount. This Transformers film will be the seventh live-action entry in the long-running franchise.

]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:01:12 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-release-date-delayed/ No matter how old somebody gets, the desire to play with toys never goes away. Sure, it might evolve into something different. Maybe the toys get bigger and turn into trucks or big boats. Or perhaps they get more intricate, becoming less about staging fight scenes between Luke Skywalker and Captain Kirk and more about finding just the right line of code to make Mario jump into the stratosphere. In the end, it's all still toys, and even expensive pieces of tech aren't exempt from that designation. It may or may not be the entire reason Star Wars lightsabers were created, after all.

]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-hasbro-general-leia-organa-lightsaber/ Monopoly has been one of the most recognizable names in board games since its original publication in 1935. In the nearly eight decades since the iconic money management board game was first released, the classic game has undergone plenty of changes and Monopoly has seen numerous different versions. With the game's massive popularity, it has seen several adaptations and different interpretations in video game formats with the most recent, Ubisoft's Monopoly Madness, taking a different spin on the classic Monopoly gameplay.

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:14:33 GMT https://gamerant.com/monopoly-madness-game-ubisoft/ Hi-Res Studios' SMITE is a mythology-themed MOBA that has a wide variety of characters in its cast. These range from Greek mythology's Zeus, to Japanese mythology's Amaterasu, and even the eldritch abomination Cthulhu from Lovecraftian mythos. SMITE is also however no stranger to crossovers, as in the past few months, fans have seen crossover skins involving various media properties, with Hasbro's Transformers franchise being the latest crossover entry.

]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:19:38 GMT https://gamerant.com/smite-transformers-crossover/ After taking a trip to the '80s with the prequel film Bumblebee, the live-action Transformers films appear to be remaining in the past for the next installment. Now, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has officially wrapped filming, according to the film's director.

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:01:12 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-7-wraps-filming-new-optimus-prime-photo/ Games and toys have had an extraordinary impact on a lot of gamers' development growing up, even still holding a special place in their hearts as they grow older. Hasbro, one of the companies behind putting many popular franchises into figurines, such as Star Wars, Transformers, and My Little Pony, has brought entertainment to people for years.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:48:08 GMT https://gamerant.com/hasbro-ceo-brian-goldner-dies/ There are certain unorthodox ways to tell when someone has truly "made it" in their chosen field of expertise. For certain animators, maybe that feeling comes when Tumblr artists begin creating fan art of their original characters. For musicians, the only metric worth mentioning is whether or not Weird Al has done a parody of somebody's song. But sometimes the indicator is a little more specialized, and a certain Star Wars creator has managed to reach that milestone and build a summer home there.

]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:56 GMT https://gamerant.com/george-lucas-star-wars-figure-stormtrooper/ Star Wars fans will always find something to argue about, whether it be which movie is the best or why a minority of angry boys on YouTube means that the sequel trilogy is somehow being erased from canon. But there's one aspect of the franchise that will always be constant, and that just so happens to be merchandising: where the real money from the movie is made. Star Wars toys have always been a big seller, and it looks like things are about to get interesting.

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-rare-figures-new-version-hasbro/ Hasbro is a media giant that owns several beloved franchises. Whether it be toys, board games, or shows, many are bound to have come into contact with some of the company's merchandise. Some examples of Hasbro's properties include the classic franchise Transformers and the action figure line of G.I. Joe soldiers. While some adaptations of these properties have had more of a budget behind them than others, Hasbro is now entering the video game space with its own AAA game division and studio.

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2021 22:43:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/hasbro-new-aaa-game-division-announced/ Just about every major media franchise from the past thirty to forty years has gotten some kind of video game revival. Whether it's Star Wars, Power Rangers, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, there's a game for fans of just about anything. Transformers is one such franchise that has gotten its fair share of games over the years, and there are a select few that stand out among the rest. Transformers: War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron from High Moon Studios are two games that serve as some of the best in the whole franchise, and it may be time for them to make a resurgence.

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:31:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-war-for-cybertron-fall-of-cybertron-next-gen-remasters-good/ Variety is the spice of life, and there is plenty of variety to be had in video games. Between the high-stakes adventure of RPGs and the intense combat of fighting games, players may sometimes feel like they need a break from it all. This is where My Friend Peppa Pig comes in. Although clearly marketed towards children, Peppa Pig has attained meme status online even among adults. For this reason, it may be that multiple age groups will be able to enjoy the new title.

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:58:05 GMT https://gamerant.com/peppa-pig-game-xbox/ Nerf guns are a common component of many gamer's childhoods, with the foam dart-firing guns often a precursor to shooter video games themselves. Looking to blend both of those experiences into something new, Hasbro has announced Nerf: Legends, an upcoming sci-fi FPS based off of the beloved toy guns.

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:33:00 GMT https://gamerant.com/nerf-legends-fps-campaign-online-multiplayer/ As if Dave Filoni's new job title at Lucasfilm wasn't enough, the golden boy of Star Wars is now getting what some might consider an even bigger honor. After earning years of praise for his work on shows from The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian and beyond, Filoni will now be an officially licensed action figure. Finally, he's achieved the same level of fame as Yak Face.

]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:00:08 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-dave-filoni-action-figure/ The Transformers film series is one of the most lucrative blockbuster franchises spearheaded by Paramount Pictures and the most successful movie property to come out of the distributor's deal with the toy company Hasbro. The franchise is now ready to continue and the studio is taking the film series in an exciting new direction, as the next live-action installment has officially been titled Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:29:38 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-7-official-title-rise-beasts/ The Dungeons and Dragons universe is filled with multiple dimensions, including worlds from Magic: The Gathering's card game sets. After the successful release of previous sourcebooks, the developers are moving to expand the multiverse further. Dungeons and Dragons has announced a new Magic: The Gathering sourcebook introducing players to a college of magic and chaos.

]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2021 22:39:50 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-magic-the-gathering-sourcebook-strixhaven/ It looks like Paramount has been strategically shuffling around some of its theatrical releases for this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent update, the studio revealed new release dates for multiple highly-anticipated films, including Top Gun: Maverick (November 19, 2021), Mission: Impossible 7 (May 22, 2022), and Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (July 23, 2o21).

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:24:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/snake-eyes-gi-joe-origins-new-release-date/ Games publisher Nexon has built itself a reputation in the online gaming market over the years, helping to distribute titles like KartRider: Drift, Maple Story, and Godzilla: Defense Force. Today, it was revealed that the company is looking to invest significant funds into a variety of popular entertainment companies, funding Konami, Sega Sammy, Bandai Namco, and Hasbro.

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:07:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/nexon-massive-investment-sega-konami-bandai-namco-hasbro/ Fortnite remains one of the biggest games on the market, and the battle royale is especially popular among younger audiences. There are over 350 million registered Fortnite players worldwide, and 62.7 percent are aged 18 to 24 according to a fact sheet published by Statista this January - though Epic Games allows players as young as 13 to join competitive events with a parent's permission. The amount of Fortnite toys released by brands like NERF make sense when appealing to this audience, and Hasbro recently announced a figure based on The Foundation.

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:32:08 GMT https://gamerant.com/fortnite-hasbro-the-foundation-zero-crisis-figure/ In 2015, an unofficial Power Rangers short film appeared on YouTube and it instantly took the world by storm. In a day, the 14-minute video managed to garner almost six million views, with several OG fans commending the work for its darker take on the traditionally kid-friendly franchise. After it became clear that Power Rangers could indeed be made for adults, Lionsgate and Saban produced a gritty, live-action version in 2017 based on the original team of teenage heroes. Unfortunately, the movie was not the smash success that they had hoped it would be, and after the hype died down, it seemed that no studio would ever take a chance on a mature adaptation again.

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:45 GMT https://gamerant.com/crowdfunded-power-rangers-film/ It's been a while since the classic Ghostbusters designs have been in any kind of big-screen film. While the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot film did alright for itself, it was also a fairly significant re-imagining of the original movie, and some fans were disappointed by the lack of continuity with the previous 2 films. Those fans may be excited to hear they'll have a new way to express their fandom very soon though.

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 09:00:02 GMT https://gamerant.com/ghostbusters-classic-toy-line-hasbro/ For almost 30 years, Magic: The Gathering has been one of the world's most popular collectible card game, pulling in more than $581.2 million for Hasbro in 2020 alone. For the longest time, the game refrained from crossovers with different IPs, but Hasbro has finally started to branch out over the past few years, crossing Magic with other popular properties. With various crossovers over the past decade, including Team Fortress, Plants vs. Zombies, Puzzle and Dragons, My Little Pony, Godzilla, and more, Wizards of the Coast has tried a few different things, some of which have worked well and others that have flopped.

]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:59:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/best-magic-gathering-crossovers-2/ After Dean Israelite's Power Rangers failed to launch the franchise into a new era, it seemed as though that would be the last time any studio would take a shot at a reboot. However, it looks like Hasbro is not giving up on the colorful heroes just yet as the company, which recently acquired Entertainment One studios, has officially confirmed its plans for a full-on Rangers revival. Execs are convinced that there is still much room for the franchise to evolve and become successful among a new generation of viewers.

]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:01 GMT https://gamerant.com/power-rangers-shared-universe-confirmed/ It’s been confirmed that a Dungeons & Dragons TV series is in the works, and the timing makes perfect sense. The game has only grown in popularity, particularly through the use of 3rd-party digital platforms, as well as has D&D-related media as evidenced by the massive success of Critical Role and its Kickstarter campaign to adapt the podcast into a full-fledged animated series.

]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:00:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-tropes-tv-series/ It looks like the 'Robots in Disguise' will be making a grand return to the small screen. Nickelodeon and Hasbro's Entertainment One announced plans to develop a novel Transformers animated series that is part of an initiative to expand the company's animation offerings.

]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:53:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-new-animated-series-nickelodeon-eone/ Amazon Prime Video could be bringing Hasbro's G.I. Joe universe to the small screen. A live-action TV series about covert operations specialist Lady Jaye is currently in the works by the streaming service. While the series is currently planned as a standalone story for Jaye, it will connect to the larger G.I. Joe universe.

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:33:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/gi-joe-live-action-series-amazon/ Toy company Hasbro and Epic Games are longtime collaborators, creating a variety of Fortnite-inspired action figures and other toys since they first agreed to work together in 2018. As reported by Game Informer, the two companies revealed today that their partnership would continue for another five years, promising that the extended deal would bring with it an assortment of new in-game additions and more merchandise for fans.

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:36:29 GMT https://gamerant.com/hasbro-epic-games-licensing-agreement-extension/ Star Wars toy manufacturer Hasbro has reportedly canceled the Cara Dune action figure after Mandalorian actress Gina Carano was fired from the Disney + series. Last week a Lucasfilm spokesperson confirmed that Carano would not be returning to the Galaxy Far, Far away due to her "abhorrent and unacceptable" social media posts. Gina Carano had come under fire after comparing being a Republican in the modern day to being Jewish during the Holocaust, which led to the hashtag #FireGinaCarano on Twitter. Although that post seems to have been the nail in the coffin, Carano had also previously stirred up controversy by posting anti-mask and election fraud sentiments and joking about pronoun usage.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:10:57 GMT https://gamerant.com/gina-carano-mandalorian-action-figure/ Streaming platforms everywhere continue to snap up whatever IP's they can in hopes of getting an edge on the competition. As more and more films are set to premiere on streaming services as exclusive offerings, it behooves everyone with a platform to get their hands on something that can't be seen anywhere else, and no one is more prolific in the field of exclusives than Netflix, which has now has acquired the upcoming My Little Pony film.

]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:00:32 GMT https://gamerant.com/paramount-little-pony-movie-netflix/ Magic The Gathering doesn't necessarily seem like a game made for crossovers at first. It takes its lore very seriously, and is always grounded in its fantasy ideals. However, the basic mechanics that make up Magic cards are flexible. Themes associated with each of its five colors are great ways to categorize fictional characters from all kinds of different sources. As a result, there's lots of Magic the Gathering cards representing characters from totally different IPs. Not all of them are legal in most forms of play, but they're definitely all worth appreciating, especially when Wizards of the Coast creates unique and funny designs to match the source material.

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:49:03 GMT https://gamerant.com/best-magic-gathering-crossovers/ After 25 years and counting, the Power Rangers still remain relevant in an already-saturated superhero market thanks to its loyal (and largely millennial) fanbase. Despite the mixed success of the 2017 reboot, which abandoned the original series' zany spirit for a more serious tone, Hasbro continues to see the potential in the franchise and is hoping to revive it with its very own shared universe.

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:00:46 GMT https://gamerant.com/power-rangers-reboot-past-versions-rumor/ It's no secret that Magic: The Gathering is enjoying a healthy resurgence, largely due to the runaway success of its massively popular digital client, Magic: The Gathering Arena. Released in 2018, Arena instantly made the grandfather of all TCGs more accessible and affordable for thousands of players.

]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:58:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/magic-gathering-arena-starter-kit-worth/ Fortnite continues to double down on its crossover content, with the latest addition to the game coming directly from the G.I. Joe universe. The consistently popular silent ninja Snake Eyes has been made available in the game, and his crossover goes a bit further than some other additions.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:42:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/fortnite-gi-joe-snake-eyes-action-figure/ Hasbro and Entertainment One are in the midst of planning multiple projects as part of a Dungeons and Dragons franchise. Now, John Wick writer and creator Derek Kolstad has been tapped to pen and develop a live-action series based on the fantasy role-playing game.

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:00:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-series-john-wick-creator/ Entertainment One, a studio owned by Hasbro, is looking to take advantage of its parent company's IP for future projects. Hasbro owns a huge range of famous toy properties, including Transformers, My Little Pony, Monopoly, G.I. Joe, and many more. This most recent project is a less obvious choice, however, pulling from the company's board game collection to make a Risk TV show.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:30:52 GMT https://gamerant.com/risk-tv-show-house-of-cards-creator/ Chris Pine has commanded the U.S.S. Enterprise, fallen in love with an Amazonian warrior, and even briefly become one of several Spider-Men. But now he appears to be gearing up for another monumental project, as the Star Trek star is currently in negotiations to take part in an upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie.

]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:49:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-chris-pine/ It has been quite some time since the MMO was one of the most popular genres in gaming. While World of Warcraft has managed to maintain a level of cultural relevance through consistent expansions like Shadowlands, other games like Destiny have elected to include MMO concepts without dedicating themselves to the formula. However, , one MMO stands poised ready to turn heads in the coming year

]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:39:43 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-online-mmo-release/ Transformers: War for Cybertron: Earthrise is both a very clunky title and also the second installment of the Transformers: War for Cybertron animated show on streaming giant Netflix. Though it shares the same name, it is unfortunately not related to the very well-received Transformers: War for Cybertron video games that released some time back. Instead, Transformers: War for Cybertron: Earthrise is a CGI animated show made in collaboration with Netflix, Hasbro, and Rooster Teeth. With three installments planned, the second season, Earthrise, is coming to Netflix fairly soon, and a brand new trailer has been released to YouTube to help promote it.

]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:52:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/transformers-war-for-cybertron-earthrise-trailer-netflix/ Paramount and Hasbro are planning to revamp the live-action Transformers film franchise with a director already in mind. After searching for months, Creed 2 director Steven Caple Jr. is reportedly the top choice of Paramount and Hasbro to helm the next Transformers film.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:45:30 GMT https://gamerant.com/next-transformers-movie-eyes-creed-2-director/ Hasbro's Entertainment One has enlisted Jonathan Entwistle to spearhead new screen adaptations of Power Rangers. The I Am Not Okay with This co-creator will now oversee and direct Power Rangers projects for both film and television.

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:35:39 GMT https://gamerant.com/power-rangers-film-and-tv-universe-is-coming-from-hasbro/ Hasbro is bringing back a nostalgic series for its new toy line. No, not that one. Not that one either. It's Beast Wars, the rather polarizing 90's Transformers spinoff that ditched the modern vehicle gimmick in favor of animals both current and prehistoric. Don't worry, it didn't make much sense back then either. But it still gained a loyal fanbase, much of which persists to this day.

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:42:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/beast-wars-transformers-coming-to-upcoming-toy-line/ Many fans are clearly excited for the upcoming game HeroQuest, as the game has been fully funded on Hasbro's Kickstarter-esq site, Pulse, in less than a day. This makes it one of the fastest crowdfunding successes since a Nintendo Magazine was fully funded in less than an hour earlier this week.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:50:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/heroquest-board-game-receives-1-million-crowdfunding/ Hasbro has just announced the upcoming PulseCon, a virtual event in the vein of Comic-Con aimed at showcasing the company's new releases and exclusive collectibles. Hasbro ended up not participating in Comic-Con@Home this past summer, so this is the company's main chance to show fans all the exclusives they'll be able to get their hands on.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:36:33 GMT https://gamerant.com/hasbro-digital-toy-event/ Though a surprise to many players, G.I. Joe Operation Blackout is now undeniably a thing. Operation Blackout was originally leaked in July, and now its existence is official. One of the most popular toy lines is returning to video game platforms and is making its presence known.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:40:34 GMT https://gamerant.com/gi-joe-operation-blackout-revealed/ Hasbro's Transformers has remained popular for decades thanks to an ongoing line of toys, a big-budget Hollywood franchise, and tie-in video games. Transformers: Battlegrounds was announced in June with plans to release this October, but before then the robots in disguise will take over naval ships in a crossover with World of Warships.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:05:46 GMT https://gamerant.com/world-of-warships-hasbro-transformers-crossover/ Despite how long it has existed in the board game marketplace, Monopoly continues to be popular enough that Hasbro frequently releases special editions. A Super Mario-themed Monopoly game was announced this month to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Nintendo's long-time mascot, and the toy company just released Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man, which comes with its own special miniature version of an arcade cabinet.

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:28:04 GMT https://gamerant.com/pac-man-monopoly-arcade-cabinet/ It's not unusual to see games leak ahead of time, despite most developers and publishers' best intentions of keeping them under wraps. For example, a Switch port of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit was leaked by an Australian and New Zealand retailer earlier this week, and yesterday the box art for a new game called G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout was published online by toy-focused social media news and leak poster anerdydad.

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:53:55 GMT https://gamerant.com/gi-joe-operation-blackout-leaks-switch-ps4-xbox-one/ With high-detail figures centred around comic book, movie, and video game properties becoming hugely sought out collector's items over the years, it seems more and more companies are looking to cash in on the encroaching trend. From Hot Toys' array of shockingly authentic superhero figurines to Nendoroid's recent The Last of Us 2 Ellie figure, it's clear these detailed, beautifully crafted figures are becoming more popular than ever before.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2020 13:42:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/x-men-sentinel-figure-haslab/