Topic: Hasbro

2 chapters across the catalog

Witch Hunt
Episode 844 2:06:28 - 2:10:17

844: Witch Hunt

Native Advertising, Clue Board Game, Netflix Password Sharing

The hosts identify what they believe to be "native ads" disguised as news on CBS. These include a segment about Hasbro replacing "Mrs. White" with "Dr. Orchid" in the game Clue, and a report on a federal judge's opinion regarding password sharing for services like Netflix. They argue these segments are paid promotions rather than legitimate news.

Dr. Watson I presume?
Episode 279 15:06 - 17:19

279: Dr. Watson I presume?

Hasbro, Monopoly Live and Infrared Tower Technology

Hasbro has updated the Monopoly board game to "Monopoly Live," featuring an infrared tower in the center that tracks player movements and issues verbal instructions. The game eliminates physical cash in favor of a computerized system that enforces rules. The update is criticized as a "commissar" system designed for a generation raised on video games.