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Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks emphasized a "human-centric" approach to the toy company's use of artificial intelligence in his latest remarks during the Q4 2025 earnings call. What does it mean for D&D? Not 100% clear. But I dug in so you don't have to. www.ttrpginsider.news/p/hasbro-cla...
Hasbro's AI Strategy: Navigating D&D's Digital Future
Hasbro's CEO discusses AI strategy for its brands during Q4 earnings, exploring the potential impact on Dungeons & Dragons and the future of tabletop gaming.
www.ttrpginsider.news
February 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks emphasized a "human-centric" approach to the toy company's use of artificial intelligence in his latest remarks during the Q4 2025 earnings call. What does it mean for D&D? Not 100% clear. But I dug in so you don't have to. www.ttrpginsider.news/p/hasbro-cla...
Not much on D&D yet. The earnings call is at 8:30 AM EST and I will have to be at work, so I’ll try and see if any news comes out of it after shift.
February 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Not much on D&D yet. The earnings call is at 8:30 AM EST and I will have to be at work, so I’ll try and see if any news comes out of it after shift.
The Q4 2025 details for Hasbro are out!
Revenue grew 31% year over year, with an 86% growth in Wizards and digital gaming products and 7% in consumer products.
Revenue grew 31% year over year, with an 86% growth in Wizards and digital gaming products and 7% in consumer products.
February 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Q4 2025 details for Hasbro are out!
Revenue grew 31% year over year, with an 86% growth in Wizards and digital gaming products and 7% in consumer products.
Revenue grew 31% year over year, with an 86% growth in Wizards and digital gaming products and 7% in consumer products.
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We've been hard at work to make sure module installations are flawless and assets load fast for your #FoundryVTT #ttrpg worlds! Let's us do the heavy lifting there so you can focus on the adventure ⚔️
February 10, 2026 at 3:15 AM
We've been hard at work to make sure module installations are flawless and assets load fast for your #FoundryVTT #ttrpg worlds! Let's us do the heavy lifting there so you can focus on the adventure ⚔️
I own far too many of the BG3 figurines, so I have no shame. I just saw the Shadowheart in lingerie in a passing ad and immediately went 😳😳👀
February 10, 2026 at 1:03 AM
I own far too many of the BG3 figurines, so I have no shame. I just saw the Shadowheart in lingerie in a passing ad and immediately went 😳😳👀
Apparently Youtooz is making “romantic” BG3 figures. :sweat: available starting tomorrow.
February 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Apparently Youtooz is making “romantic” BG3 figures. :sweat: available starting tomorrow.
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That's right, you can now try Intergalactic Bastionland in a very early, messy state.
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
Intergalactic Bastionland Public Playtest
Intergalactic Bastionland is now ready for public playtesting. Go here to find everything you need . We're a way off the Kickstarter yet, ...
www.bastionland.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
That's right, you can now try Intergalactic Bastionland in a very early, messy state.
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
Users will be asked to verify age, otherwise they will have a "teen-level" account, which means they will not be able to speak on Discord stages or view NSFW content. This technology was tested in the UK last year, to mixed results (Such as breaking age verification with DEATH STRANDING)
February 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Users will be asked to verify age, otherwise they will have a "teen-level" account, which means they will not be able to speak on Discord stages or view NSFW content. This technology was tested in the UK last year, to mixed results (Such as breaking age verification with DEATH STRANDING)
Something for TTRPG fans to keep an eye on; Discord is incorporating age verification features starting next month, which might affect adult content. discord.com/press-releas...
Discord remains a prominently popular tool for community building and communication among fans of games and communities.
Discord remains a prominently popular tool for community building and communication among fans of games and communities.
Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally
Discord is announcing enhanced teen safety features rolling out globally that reinforce its long-standing commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive experience for users over the age of 13.
discord.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Something for TTRPG fans to keep an eye on; Discord is incorporating age verification features starting next month, which might affect adult content. discord.com/press-releas...
Discord remains a prominently popular tool for community building and communication among fans of games and communities.
Discord remains a prominently popular tool for community building and communication among fans of games and communities.
Tomorrow is Hasbro’s Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which should offer some more info on D&D’s current financial health. Still a lot of questions around the company’s plans for 2026, but I do imagine MTG will remain a big focus as well as video games.
February 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Tomorrow is Hasbro’s Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which should offer some more info on D&D’s current financial health. Still a lot of questions around the company’s plans for 2026, but I do imagine MTG will remain a big focus as well as video games.
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Before the charity stream began, content creators from @minnmax.com and @giantbomb.bsky.social weren't sure what number to aim for — maybe $30,000 or $50,000.
Within 15 minutes, they raised $58,000 for local food pantry VEAP. Within an hour, $100,000.
Within 15 minutes, they raised $58,000 for local food pantry VEAP. Within an hour, $100,000.
Minneapolis video game livestream raises $250K for rent aid during ICE surge
Podcasters from MinnMax and Giant Bomb, two video game media outlets, played games for eight hours during their “ICE Out” livestream.
www.mprnews.org
February 8, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Before the charity stream began, content creators from @minnmax.com and @giantbomb.bsky.social weren't sure what number to aim for — maybe $30,000 or $50,000.
Within 15 minutes, they raised $58,000 for local food pantry VEAP. Within an hour, $100,000.
Within 15 minutes, they raised $58,000 for local food pantry VEAP. Within an hour, $100,000.
In this TTRPG news roundup, we delve into why designers are talking about Neopets, take a look at HBO's plans for Baldur's Gate and I interview the people making wrestling accessories for D&D fans. Yeah, it's a thing.
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An inside look at the scene shakers, content makers and upstarts in the tabletop gaming industry
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February 8, 2026 at 2:12 PM
In this TTRPG news roundup, we delve into why designers are talking about Neopets, take a look at HBO's plans for Baldur's Gate and I interview the people making wrestling accessories for D&D fans. Yeah, it's a thing.
Might be, though I did find an account on their Discord with the same tag that seems to be associated with the company, so I think it's legit enough to note.
February 7, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Might be, though I did find an account on their Discord with the same tag that seems to be associated with the company, so I think it's legit enough to note.
Currently working on a story about all the Neopets TTRPG discourse, but wanted to share some remarks I found from one of the games' designers on why they seem to lean into a Fifth Edition-focused gameplay style.
www.reddit.com/r/neopets/co...
www.reddit.com/r/neopets/co...
February 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Currently working on a story about all the Neopets TTRPG discourse, but wanted to share some remarks I found from one of the games' designers on why they seem to lean into a Fifth Edition-focused gameplay style.
www.reddit.com/r/neopets/co...
www.reddit.com/r/neopets/co...
It does. There are at least a few human writers I've identified on the team. They've also featured actual interviews with folks from Dimension 20, Darrington Press, WOTC, etc. I suspect the people writing there are still working under Valnet-level conditions, but they are still there doing some work
February 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
It does. There are at least a few human writers I've identified on the team. They've also featured actual interviews with folks from Dimension 20, Darrington Press, WOTC, etc. I suspect the people writing there are still working under Valnet-level conditions, but they are still there doing some work
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February 7, 2026 at 4:58 PM
DCC Demo Con, our FREE online con for new players, is happening RIGHT NOW!
Learn DCC RPG with experienced game masters this weekend today and tomorrow (Feb 7-8!)
tabletop.events/conventions/...
#gaming #TTRPG #DungeonCrawlClassics #DCCRPG #roleplayinggames #GoodmanGames #tabletoprpg #DCC #free
Learn DCC RPG with experienced game masters this weekend today and tomorrow (Feb 7-8!)
tabletop.events/conventions/...
#gaming #TTRPG #DungeonCrawlClassics #DCCRPG #roleplayinggames #GoodmanGames #tabletoprpg #DCC #free
yeah, hence why the project getting a review by Thaumavore AND Polygon made me do a double take.
February 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
yeah, hence why the project getting a review by Thaumavore AND Polygon made me do a double take.
This may, arguably, be the first TTRPG to get more 'mainstream' attention with clear use of generative AI imagery. Hopefully it's an exception and not the norm, but it stood out to me as something to note.
February 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
This may, arguably, be the first TTRPG to get more 'mainstream' attention with clear use of generative AI imagery. Hopefully it's an exception and not the norm, but it stood out to me as something to note.
I'm just surprised to see it get this momentum after it drew such ire last year for its use of generative AI in the creation of the game. As the creator stated: “All projects use genAI, we are just honest and we declare it.”
www.rascal.news/uk-games-exp...
www.rascal.news/uk-games-exp...
UK Games Expo criticized for promoting RPG with generative AI imagery
Gates of Krystalia’s creators insult commenters, struggle to explain provenance of LLM training material.
www.rascal.news
February 7, 2026 at 4:42 PM
I'm just surprised to see it get this momentum after it drew such ire last year for its use of generative AI in the creation of the game. As the creator stated: “All projects use genAI, we are just honest and we declare it.”
www.rascal.news/uk-games-exp...
www.rascal.news/uk-games-exp...
The Isekai-themed TTRPG Gates of Krystalia has been on a big advertising push recently to get people interested in the game. It was reviewed and featured by Polygon and TTRPG reviewer David Thaumavore in recent days, and had ads featured in at least one notable TTRPG newsletter.
February 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The Isekai-themed TTRPG Gates of Krystalia has been on a big advertising push recently to get people interested in the game. It was reviewed and featured by Polygon and TTRPG reviewer David Thaumavore in recent days, and had ads featured in at least one notable TTRPG newsletter.
TBH, I'll wait to see something substantial since these kinds of shows can get approved but end up going nowhere. I want this, but I am skeptical it will come to pass.
February 6, 2026 at 1:14 AM
TBH, I'll wait to see something substantial since these kinds of shows can get approved but end up going nowhere. I want this, but I am skeptical it will come to pass.
This is the second television show built around Forgotten Realms that is reportedly in the works. Shawn Levy is reportedly working on one, but its been "challenging", according to his last interview in November. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzLf...
Netflix's Dungeons & Dragons Series Is Proving Challenging for Its Creator Shawn Levy
YouTube video by Collider Interviews
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
This is the second television show built around Forgotten Realms that is reportedly in the works. Shawn Levy is reportedly working on one, but its been "challenging", according to his last interview in November. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzLf...
HBO is developing a Baldur's Gate television show that will expand the narrative beyond BG3. www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
The show will be made by LAST OF US co-creator Craig Mazin but will not involve Larian.
The show will be made by LAST OF US co-creator Craig Mazin but will not involve Larian.
HBO is turning Baldur’s Gate into a TV show
A return to the Forgotten Realms.
www.theverge.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
HBO is developing a Baldur's Gate television show that will expand the narrative beyond BG3. www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
The show will be made by LAST OF US co-creator Craig Mazin but will not involve Larian.
The show will be made by LAST OF US co-creator Craig Mazin but will not involve Larian.