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Hasbro Taps Blizzard Vet to Revamp Gaming Division

12/18/2025

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Hasbro Inc. appointed Paul Della Bitta, a Blizzard veteran, to lead its Wizards of the Coast Digital Ventures division, replacing James Ohlen, who will focus on tabletop roleplaying games as a creative consultant.
The division's key project, Exodus, a sci-fi roleplaying game, is delayed and now scheduled for early 2027.
Hasbro aims to expand in the video game market after the success of Baldur’s Gate 3, which sold over 20 million copies.
The company announced a new Dungeons & Dragons game, Warlock, and plans to collaborate with Stig Asmussen on another action game.

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Hasbro Inc. appointed Paul Della Bitta, a Blizzard veteran, to lead its Wizards of the Coast Digital Ventures division, replacing James Ohlen, who will focus on tabletop roleplaying games as a creative consultant.
The division's key project, Exodus, a sci-fi roleplaying game, is delayed and now scheduled for early 2027.
Hasbro aims to expand in the video game market after the success of Baldur’s Gate 3, which sold over 20 million copies.
The company announced a new Dungeons & Dragons game, Warlock, and plans to collaborate with Stig Asmussen on another action game.