We regularly talk to Tencent and enjoy multiple partnerships with them across a number of our IP's. We don't make a habit of commenting on internet rumors, but to be clear: we are not looking to sell our D&D IP. We will keep talking to partners about how we bring the best digital experience to our fans. We won't comment any further on speculation or rumors about potential M&A or licensing deals.
Edit: Didnt fully read your post, you mention this already I'm sorry. Wizards of the Coast (Who produces D&D, but is under the Hasbro Umbrella) has since released a statement saying that it has no interest in selling off its D&D IP in any way, shape, or form. Given, WotC is a subsidiary of Hasbro now, they're given alot of autonomy in running their company and in the D&D line. Hasbro may very well license D&D out to other toymakers (as they just recently did with McFarlane and another company which I forget), but as for them getting rid of D&D to Tencent, that seems to now to be just a rumor. Hasbro and Tencent do work closely together on multiple projects, and it's possible that they would give them more access to the D&D Line, but with Wotc making that statement I tend to believe it. D&D is a massive franchise that is directly responsible for the rpg category (pen and paper and Video Game-wise, and indirectly responsible for probably the majority of video games out now. I don't see Hasbro selling that off, I'm sorry. Especially after Wotc made that official statement.
4 hours ago, Roadpigmaster said:I will not give more than $10 for a Dungeon and Dragons movie video game but for one based on the 80s animated series I will pay $50+ for it...???
there are 2 MMO video games featuring Dungeons & Dragons that are free to play
and Baldur's Gate 3 is pretty fun to playI do wish they would give someone a license to make 1/18th scale or 4 inch figures ones with articulation similar to Hiya's figuresnot 5 POA
I will not give more than $10 for a Dungeon and Dragons movie video game but for one based on the 80s animated series I will pay $50+ for it...???
I was wondering about this rumor, Hasbro has been actively licensing their IPs so the fact that they've licensed D@D isn't real news but the selling part would be. Nice to know that is not the case. For now.
Okay fine, but then Hasbro, can you give us more Game Figures for Golden Archives, it's too limited, don't you know how many people want more Game figures, you did good on a few but we need a solid line, more stuff, I'm ready!
