More news from the GAMA Expo: Wizards of the Coast (WotC) is officially hitting the “revive” button on D&D Encounters. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because it was the backbone of local game store (LGS) culture for years before being phased out in 2016. Its return signals a massive shift in how WotC plans […]
Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast Unveils 2026 D&D Roadmap
If you thought the transition to D&D 5.5e was the end of news for Hasbro/Wotc this week, think again. Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast has pulled back the curtain on its 2026 release calendar, detailing a packed schedule that carries players through the third quarter of the year. In a departure from previous years, the 2026 […]
Hasbro/WOTC Finally Admits It’s D&D 5.5e
It took five years, three identity crises, and a mountain of “corporate-speak,” but Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has finally surrendered to reality. On March 2, 2026, the “2024 Revision” was officially rebranded on D&D Beyond as D&D 5.5e. For those of us who have been critical of Hasbro’s recent trajectory, this isn&#
Basic Fun! to Launch New Dungeons & Dragons Toy Line
The “World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game” is heading to the toy aisle in a whole new way. Basic Fun!, the powerhouse behind legacy brands like Lite-Brite, Lincoln Logs, and Care Bears, has officially secured a global licensing agreement with Wizards of the Coast (a subsidiary of Hasbro). Set to debut in July 2026, the new line—titled [&he
Remembering Jean Rabe: A Legacy of Magic and Adventure
The tabletop gaming and fantasy fiction communities are mourning the loss of a prolific talent. Jean Rabe, a veteran editor for TSR, Inc. and a celebrated author of over 40 fantasy and mystery novels, has passed away. Rabe’s career spanned the “Golden Age” of roleplaying games through the modern era of fantasy fiction, leaving an [&hell