<
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/may/03/dungeons-and-dragons-wizards-of-the-coast>
"The words hit players of the world’s favourite tabletop role playing game like
a magic missile straight to the heart. “
Dungeons & Dragons has never been
more popular, and we have really great fans and engagement,” said Cynthia
Williams, former CEO of
D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast, in December 2022
at an “investor-focused” web seminar. “But the brand is really
under-monetised”.
In the run-up to
D&D’s 50th birthday this year, the branded tat has flowed
with a vengeance. Amid the ongoing celebrations, Williams’ comments have
acquired the ring of a terrible prophecy coming to fruition in the tackiest way
imaginable.
D&D is “monetising” as never before, and it is terrible to
behold."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
