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Mar 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Monopoly Mania: The Board Game Comes to Life

Imagine a world where the classic board game Monopoly comes to life. That's exactly what's happening with a new reality competition series in the works. This isn't just a game of chance, it's a social experiment. Players will form alliances, strategize, and compete fiercely. They'll test their friendships and try to own it all. It's a mix of capitalism and chaos, whe...

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

Rhode Island's 2026: Shifts in Business, Housing, and Unfinished Projects

As 2026 approaches, Rhode Island is witnessing some big changes in its business landscape. Hasbro, the famous toy maker, is pondering a relocation to Boston. This has state officials working overtime to convince them to stick around. Meanwhile, in Newport, one ambitious entrepreneur is snapping up restaurants, leading to worries about fair competition. Brown Universi...

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Hasbro's New CEO Refocuses on Interactive Play

Chris Cocks, a gamer at heart, took over as CEO of Hasbro in 2022. He’s no stranger to planning strategies for victory. But when he took control of Magic: The Gathering's blue decks, he knew it would require patience and planning. Similarly, he’s navigating Hasbro through a challenging time. Toy sales are slowing down as kids return to school, and classic toys like G...

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Oct 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

"Game On! Hasbro Launches Unscripted TV Division"

Hasbro, the iconic toy giant, has just launched a bold new venture into the world of unscripted television. With a seasoned development executive at the helm, this fresh division promises to bring some serious excitement to our screens. The game show adaptations of Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble are sure to be crowd-pleasers, with beloved hosts LeVar Burton and Raven-...

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

Hasbro's Digital Dreams: A 10-Year Head Start?

In a recent conference, Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks expressed confidence in the company's digital business, claiming it has a 10-year lead over competitors. But what does this mean for the future of play? Can Hasbro's digital dominance be sustained, or is it just a fleeting fad? Hasbro's digital business is growing, and the company is optimistic about its prospects. ...

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