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gaming24 days ago•5 min saved

Project Sundown: Skeleton Key's Canceled Horror Game and the Studio's New Path

Exclusive details reveal Skeleton Key and Wizards of the Coast were developing an unannounced horror game, codename Sundown, a sci-fi-tinged psychological horror about Ava and Robo-Avas inside a remote facility; the project was canceled as WOTC shifts to a second title, with layoffs reported. Skeleton Key, now led by Corinne Busche, is pivoting to a pre-production, story-driven first-person action RPG with multiplayer, fueling speculation about Baldur’s Gate 4 and a potential new CRPG path for the studio.

via MP1st|

#cancelled-games #gaming #horror-game

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Baldur's Gate II Remake Moves Forward With BioWare Veteran Rejoining

PC Gamer reports Baldur's Gate II is reportedly getting a remake, with former BioWare lead designer Kevin Martens returning to the project; there's also chatter that BG1 could be remade. Martens is currently collaborating with Wizards of the Coast on Exodus and isn’t a full-time Archetype Entertainment developer. With BG3's success and IP ownership by Wizards, a BG2 remake feels likely, but no release date has been announced.

via Game Informer|

#baldurs-gate-ii #bioware #kevin-martens

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Baldur’s Gate II Remake Rumored Under Wizards of the Coast

A Baldur’s Gate II remake is reportedly in development under Wizards of the Coast, with co-lead designer Kevin Martens leading the project; the original Baldur’s Gate is also said to be likely getting a remake, according to a PC Gamer report citing a source familiar with the project.

via Gematsu|

#baldurs-gate-ii #gaming #kevin-martens

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

BG2 remake rumored under Wizards of the Coast, BG1 may follow

Rumors claim Wizards of the Coast is developing a Baldur's Gate II remake, with reports that a full BG2 rebuild is in the works and BG1 could receive the same treatment; ex-BioWare designer Kevin Martens is said to be involved. No official confirmation from Hasbro/Wizards, and details on gameplay or a release window remain unclear, though the project may opt for a traditional combat system closer to the originals rather than BG3's turn-based approach.

via Eurogamer|

#baldurs-gate-ii #gaming #pc-gaming

games1 month ago•13 min saved

Wizards of the Coast Urges Arena Team to Reconsider Union Drive

Wizards of the Coast reportedly sent letters to Magic: The Gathering Arena developers urging them to think twice about forming a union, using language that argues for a direct relationship with leadership and warns of worse benefits if unionized. The union says it has about 75% support and seeks protections on layoffs, remote work, and AI governance; WotC has issued a press statement and reportedly hired employer-advocacy lawyers to oppose the union, while union organizers say they haven’t been contacted directly by the company.

via Kotaku|

#games #hasbro #labor-relations

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Hasbro Axes Stig Asmussen’s Big D&D Adventure After Under a Year

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast reportedly canceled Giant Skull's big-budget, single-player D&D game led by God of War 3 director Stig Asmussen after a cost reassessment; announced about a year ago, it was scrapped less than a year later, while other Wizards projects like Exodus continue development for 2027.

via Push Square|

#dungeons-and-dragons #giant-skull #hasbro

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Wizards of the Coast ends Giant Skull deal, cancels D&D adventure

Wizards of the Coast has terminated its publishing agreement with Giant Skull, canceling a Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game. Hasbro says it decided not to pursue Giant Skull's early concept but will consider future proposals, and Giant Skull founder Stig Asmussen says talks with Hasbro and others are ongoing. The move comes amid Wizards of the Coast’s broader reorganization, including the closure of Atomic Arcade; Giant Skull is staffed by veterans from EA’s Respawn Studio.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#business #cancellation #dungeons-and-dragons

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Star Wars Jedi director's D&D game shelved less than a year after reveal

Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast reportedly canceled Stig Asmussen's single-player D&D action-adventure at Giant Skull less than a year after it was announced; Bloomberg says WotC pulled the plug on the early concept, though the studio can still pitch other projects, and Hasbro's broader D&D lineup—exodus, Warlock, and other initiatives—continues underway as part of a large push into video games.

via Eurogamer|

#dungeons-and-dragons #giant-skull #star-wars-jedi

entertainment2 months ago•13 min saved

Exodus Burnout: BioWare Veteran Says Ambitious RPG Nearly Killed Him

BioWare legend James Ohlen, longtime designer behind Baldur’s Gate 2, says leading ArchetypeEntertainment’s ambitious sci‑fi RPG Exodus—funded by Wizards of the Coast and due in 2027—took a toll on his health, describing it as having to cut the vision in half under constant pushback and lacking a protective executive to shield the creative process. He left Archetype before Exodus shipped last year and is now working on RPG adventure books with Jesse Sky, with no plans to return to running a video‑game startup. Exodus is notable for time‑dilation mechanics and a Mass Effect‑style vibe, with Matthew McConaughey involved in some capacity.

via Kotaku|

#archetype-entertainment #bioware #entertainment

gaming2 months ago•3 min saved

MTG Unveils The Hobbit Crossover Set with First-Look Images at MagicCon

Wizards of the Coast previewed Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit at MagicCon Las Vegas, revealing first-look images of a Hobbit-themed MTG set that includes the main set, lands, boosters, and tokens, featuring Bilbo, Smaug, and artifacts like the Arkenstone; worldwide release is scheduled for August 14, 2026.

via Nerdist|

#artwork #gaming #magic-the-gathering

gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

Mood Swings: Wizards of the Coast Unveils a Quick, Emotion-Themed Trading Card Game

Wizards of the Coast announced Mood Swings, a new two-to-four-player trading card game designed by Magic’s Mark Rosewater that aims for quick, accessible play with no resource system. The game uses a dice motif, a single rule card per deck, and is sold exclusively through Secret Lair. Each 45‑card deck will randomly include cards from a 133‑card pool (23 common, 14 uncommon, 6 rares, 2 mythics), with broader availability than typical Secret Lair releases. Mood Swings is intended as a simpler, more universal alternative to Magic and is priced at $25, with initial decks launching June 1.

via Gizmodo|

#gaming #magic-the-gathering #mark-rosewater

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Wizards of the Coast staff push to unionize, seeking protections on layoffs, remote work, and AI

More than 100 game designers, programmers, producers, artists and other workers at Wizards of the Coast, the Hasbro studio behind Magic: The Gathering online, have announced plans to join the Communications Workers of America and are pursuing a National Labor Relations Board election while seeking voluntary recognition. They cite layoff protections, remote-work safeguards, AI usage guardrails, and defined career progression as key issues, noting recent layoffs at the studio and Hasbro overall, and a return-to-office mandate that could force remote workers to relocate; Hasbro/Wizards did not immediately respond to comment.

via The Guardian|

#business #gaming #labor

entertainment2 months ago•19 min saved

Wizards Bets Big on D&D Actual-Play With 'Dungeon Masters' Series

Wizards of the Coast is launching an official D&D actual-play TV series, Dungeon Masters, with Jasmine Bhullar as DM and a cast including Mayanna Berrin, Christian Navarro, Neil Newbon, and Devora Wilde. The first two episodes drop on YouTube on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. PT, with weekly episodes and a tie-in to Ravenloft: The Horrors Within releasing June 16. After each episode, viewers can play official D&D content on D&D Beyond; the production features an original score by David Arkenstone and a high-end set with a dice cam, signaling a push to broaden the actual-play audience beyond longtime fans.

via Variety|

#actual-play #dungeon-masters #dungeons-and-dragons

business3 months ago•4 min saved

D&D Could Shift to Third-Party Outsourcing for Future Books

Wizards of the Coast is reportedly seeking a TRPG Publishing Lead to oversee externally developed D&D content, signaling a potential shift to outsourcing future D&D books to third-party publishers. The move may be driven by internal team restructuring, a new franchise-style branding approach, and a ramping up of third-party collaborations after past caution with D&D Beyond, though details on scope, books affected, and timeline remain unclear.

via Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics|

#business #dungeons-and-dragons #outsourcing

games4 months ago•15 min saved

Hasbro Boss Keeps AI Out of MTG and D&D, Championing Human Creativity

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks says Magic: The Gathering and D&D will not incorporate generative AI into their pipelines or products, reinforcing anti-AI guidelines after public backlash over AI-generated artwork in 2023. He notes he personally uses AI in his home games, but official content will remain human-driven for these brands.

via Gizmodo|

#dungeons-and-dragons #games #generative-ai