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#game-design
Polygon
7 hours ago
Graphic design

Magic: The Gathering's latest art treatment is over 100 years old

Duskmourn aims to explore and represent personal fears through its horror-themed gameplay and unique card designs. [ more ]
Polygon
1 week ago
Film

The top 5 horror films to pair with Magic: The Gathering's new set, Duskmourn

Magic: The Gathering's new set embodies Halloween through a haunted house theme and draws inspiration from classic horror films.
The new cards evoke nostalgia and personal connections to horror cinema. [ more ]
Polygon
7 hours ago
Graphic design

Magic: The Gathering's latest art treatment is over 100 years old

Duskmourn aims to explore and represent personal fears through its horror-themed gameplay and unique card designs. [ more ]
Polygon
1 week ago
Film

The top 5 horror films to pair with Magic: The Gathering's new set, Duskmourn

Magic: The Gathering's new set embodies Halloween through a haunted house theme and draws inspiration from classic horror films.
The new cards evoke nostalgia and personal connections to horror cinema. [ more ]
moregame-design
Polygon
1 day ago
Video games

How Magic's most popular format imploded

Recent bans in Commander format have caused significant backlash from players.
The banned cards included fan favorites, leading to debates within the community.
Decisions by the Commander Rules Committee continue to impact local gameplay environments. [ more ]
#collectibles
24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
Startup companies

Are the 1990s Already Vintage? Antique Stores Sell These Toys for Big Bucks

Many 1990s toys, including Beanie Babies and Magic: The Gathering cards, may hold significant value and could be found in your garage. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Rare Magic: The Gathering card breaks records with $3 million sale

A Black Lotus Magic card sold for a record $3 million, the most expensive ever, due to its rarity and status as the holy grail of Magic cards. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
Startup companies

Are the 1990s Already Vintage? Antique Stores Sell These Toys for Big Bucks

Many 1990s toys, including Beanie Babies and Magic: The Gathering cards, may hold significant value and could be found in your garage. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Rare Magic: The Gathering card breaks records with $3 million sale

A Black Lotus Magic card sold for a record $3 million, the most expensive ever, due to its rarity and status as the holy grail of Magic cards. [ more ]
morecollectibles
#commander-decks
Inverse
4 days ago
OMG science

The Most Underrated Duskmourn Precon Brings Back an 8-Year-Old Mechanic

Death Toll, despite early negative rankings, showcases significant potential due to its powerful Delirium mechanic in the new Magic: The Gathering set. [ more ]
GameSpot
6 months ago
Video games

Magic: The Gathering Fallout Cards Available Now At Amazon

Magic: The Gathering launched a Fallout crossover featuring four Commander Decks inspired by the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Commander Decks come with Collector Booster sample packs, tokens, a life-tracker, strategy guide, and a deck box, providing everything needed to start playing. [ more ]
Polygon
7 months ago
Video games

Fallout's Scrappy Survivors deck takes Magic's 'go tall' archetype to new heights

Go-tall decks focus on building up one strong creature for powerful attacks.
Voltron-style approach in Magic: The Gathering involves using equipment and auras to enhance creatures. [ more ]
Inverse
4 days ago
OMG science

The Most Underrated Duskmourn Precon Brings Back an 8-Year-Old Mechanic

Death Toll, despite early negative rankings, showcases significant potential due to its powerful Delirium mechanic in the new Magic: The Gathering set. [ more ]
GameSpot
6 months ago
Video games

Magic: The Gathering Fallout Cards Available Now At Amazon

Magic: The Gathering launched a Fallout crossover featuring four Commander Decks inspired by the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Commander Decks come with Collector Booster sample packs, tokens, a life-tracker, strategy guide, and a deck box, providing everything needed to start playing. [ more ]
Polygon
7 months ago
Video games

Fallout's Scrappy Survivors deck takes Magic's 'go tall' archetype to new heights

Go-tall decks focus on building up one strong creature for powerful attacks.
Voltron-style approach in Magic: The Gathering involves using equipment and auras to enhance creatures. [ more ]
morecommander-decks
Polygon
4 days ago
Media industry

Netflix's Magic: The Gathering show is back from the dead, and likely focused on two beloved characters

Netflix is reviving the Magic: The Gathering animated series with confirmed characters and a new creative team. [ more ]
Polygon
1 week ago
NYC food

The Ghostbusters and other spooky additions are coming to Magic: The Gathering

New Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair celebrating Ghostbusters and Chucky drops on September 30, offering exclusive cards ahead of Halloween. [ more ]
#dungeons--dragons
Futurism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Hasbro CEO Says AI Will Become Core Part of Dungeons & Dragons

Hasbro's CEO announces the integration of AI in the development of games, highlighting its potential to enhance gameplay and user engagement. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
8 months ago
Graphic design

Tony Diterlizzi: my 1980s inspirations

Tony DiTerlizzi is a renowned author and illustrator who has worked on fantasy games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
The Forgotten Realms set allowed DiTerlizzi to tap into his childhood nostalgia and create a card that feels like a piece of gaming history. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
8 months ago
Graphic design

Tony Diterlizzi: my 1980s inspirations

Tony DiTerlizzi is a renowned author and illustrator who has worked on fantasy games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
The Forgotten Realms set allowed DiTerlizzi to tap into his childhood nostalgia and create a card that feels like a piece of gaming history. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Hasbro CEO Says AI Will Become Core Part of Dungeons & Dragons

Hasbro's CEO announces the integration of AI in the development of games, highlighting its potential to enhance gameplay and user engagement. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
8 months ago
Graphic design

Tony Diterlizzi: my 1980s inspirations

Tony DiTerlizzi is a renowned author and illustrator who has worked on fantasy games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
The Forgotten Realms set allowed DiTerlizzi to tap into his childhood nostalgia and create a card that feels like a piece of gaming history. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
8 months ago
Graphic design

Tony Diterlizzi: my 1980s inspirations

Tony DiTerlizzi is a renowned author and illustrator who has worked on fantasy games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
The Forgotten Realms set allowed DiTerlizzi to tap into his childhood nostalgia and create a card that feels like a piece of gaming history. [ more ]
moredungeons--dragons
#horror
Inverse
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

Exclusive: How 'Magic the Gathering' Created Its Scariest Set Since 2011

Magic the Gathering transitions from whimsical adventures in Bloomburrow to a dark, horror-inspired set called Duskmourn, enriching its storytelling range. [ more ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Duskmourn preview cards include a nasty little blue book and a new ride at Six Flags

Duskmourn introduces innovative and horror-inspired cards for Magic: The Gathering, featuring fresh mechanics and aesthetics reminiscent of 1980s slasher movies. [ more ]
Inverse
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

Exclusive: How 'Magic the Gathering' Created Its Scariest Set Since 2011

Magic the Gathering transitions from whimsical adventures in Bloomburrow to a dark, horror-inspired set called Duskmourn, enriching its storytelling range. [ more ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Duskmourn preview cards include a nasty little blue book and a new ride at Six Flags

Duskmourn introduces innovative and horror-inspired cards for Magic: The Gathering, featuring fresh mechanics and aesthetics reminiscent of 1980s slasher movies. [ more ]
morehorror
#duskmourn
Polygon
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Magic's Duskmourn channels '80s horror, adds new room cards

Duskmourn introduces room cards as a new enchantment type, enhancing gameplay and reinforcing the set's horror theme. [ more ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Where to pre-order Magic: The Gathering - Duskmourn

Duskmourn expansion for Magic: The Gathering releases on Sept. 27, embracing spooky themes with various product offerings available for pre-order. [ more ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Magic's Duskmourn channels '80s horror, adds new room cards

Duskmourn introduces room cards as a new enchantment type, enhancing gameplay and reinforcing the set's horror theme. [ more ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Magic's Duskmourn channels '80s horror, adds new room cards

Duskmourn introduces room cards as a new enchantment type, enhancing gameplay and reinforcing the set's horror theme. [ more ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Where to pre-order Magic: The Gathering - Duskmourn

Duskmourn expansion for Magic: The Gathering releases on Sept. 27, embracing spooky themes with various product offerings available for pre-order. [ more ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Magic's Duskmourn channels '80s horror, adds new room cards

Duskmourn introduces room cards as a new enchantment type, enhancing gameplay and reinforcing the set's horror theme. [ more ]
moreduskmourn
Polygon
1 month ago
Austin

Gen Con's best cosplay was inspired by a 2023 Magic: The Gathering heist

The theft at Gen Con sparked a lighthearted cosplay phenomenon among fans that turned a serious incident into a meme. [ more ]
#trading-card-games
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How a Beloved Card Game Became Embroiled in a Controversy Over Bots

The evocative art of Magic: The Gathering captivates players, fostering personal connections and enhancing gameplay experience. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Design

Pokemon TCG legend Mitsuhiro Arita on illustrating his first card for Magic: The Gathering

Mitsuhiro Arita's significant impact on trading card games, from Pokemon to Magic: The Gathering. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How a Beloved Card Game Became Embroiled in a Controversy Over Bots

The evocative art of Magic: The Gathering captivates players, fostering personal connections and enhancing gameplay experience. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Design

Pokemon TCG legend Mitsuhiro Arita on illustrating his first card for Magic: The Gathering

Mitsuhiro Arita's significant impact on trading card games, from Pokemon to Magic: The Gathering. [ more ]
moretrading-card-games
#monty-python
Kotaku
2 months ago
Python

Magic: The Gathering Crossovers Get Even Wilder With Monty Python And The Holy Grail

MTG regularly features unexpected crossovers, with Monty Python and the Holy Grail being the latest collaboration releasing on July 29. [ more ]
Polygon
2 months ago
Python

The next Secret Lair for Magic the Gathering stars Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Wizards of the Coast will release a Monty Python inspired Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair featuring iconic quotes and moments from the movie. [ more ]
Kotaku
2 months ago
Python

Magic: The Gathering Crossovers Get Even Wilder With Monty Python And The Holy Grail

MTG regularly features unexpected crossovers, with Monty Python and the Holy Grail being the latest collaboration releasing on July 29. [ more ]
Polygon
2 months ago
Python

The next Secret Lair for Magic the Gathering stars Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Wizards of the Coast will release a Monty Python inspired Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair featuring iconic quotes and moments from the movie. [ more ]
moremonty-python
Polygon
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Magic: The Gathering Black Lotus sells for record-breaking $3 million

The Black Lotus card from Magic: The Gathering has reached record-breaking prices, with one card selling for $3 million. [ more ]
#assassins-creed
GameSpot
6 months ago
Video games

Magic: The Gathering Assassin's Creed TCG Preorders Are Officially Open

Magic: The Gathering is collaborating with Assassin's Creed for a new expansion launching on July 5.
Five unique Assassin's Creed items are available for preorder, including starter kits, booster packs, and bundles. [ more ]
GameSpot
7 months ago
Video games

Ezio, Altair, And More Magic: The Gathering Cards Revealed For New Assassin's Creed Set

Wizards Of The Coast revealed new Magic: The Gathering cards at MagicCon, including a collaboration with Assassin's Creed featuring characters like Ezio and Altair.
Other card sets previewed at MagicCon include Bloomburrow, Modern Horizons 3, and Outlaws At Thunder Junction. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
DevOps

Here Are Three New Cards From The Magic: The Gathering Assassin's Creed Set

The next Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond set features Assassin's Creed crossover, introducing iconic characters and gameplay mechanics. [ more ]
GameSpot
6 months ago
Video games

Magic: The Gathering Assassin's Creed TCG Preorders Are Officially Open

Magic: The Gathering is collaborating with Assassin's Creed for a new expansion launching on July 5.
Five unique Assassin's Creed items are available for preorder, including starter kits, booster packs, and bundles. [ more ]
GameSpot
7 months ago
Video games

Ezio, Altair, And More Magic: The Gathering Cards Revealed For New Assassin's Creed Set

Wizards Of The Coast revealed new Magic: The Gathering cards at MagicCon, including a collaboration with Assassin's Creed featuring characters like Ezio and Altair.
Other card sets previewed at MagicCon include Bloomburrow, Modern Horizons 3, and Outlaws At Thunder Junction. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
DevOps

Here Are Three New Cards From The Magic: The Gathering Assassin's Creed Set

The next Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond set features Assassin's Creed crossover, introducing iconic characters and gameplay mechanics. [ more ]
moreassassins-creed
Polygon
8 months ago
Video games

MTG preview cards from Murders at Karlov Manor showcase new mechanics

The first set of cards for Magic: The Gathering in 2024 is called Murders at Karlov Manor and is set in the fan-favorite plane of Ravnica.
The set features new mechanics such as Clue tokens, Disguise, Case, Suspect, and Evidence. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
8 months ago
Design

Tony Diterlizzi: my 1980s inspirations

Tony DiTerlizzi is a renowned author and illustrator who has worked on fantasy games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
The Forgotten Realms set allowed DiTerlizzi to tap into his childhood nostalgia and create a card that feels like a piece of gaming history. [ more ]
#wizards-of-the-coast
Ars Technica
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Magic: the Gathering maker admits it used AI-generated art despite standing ban

Wizards of the Coast (WotC) apologized for using AI-generated artwork in a promotional image for Magic: the Gathering (MtG), despite a policy against AI art.
The controversy has caused at least one MtG artist to publicly announce that he is 'done' with the company. [ more ]
Ars Technica
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Magic: the Gathering maker admits it used AI-generated art despite standing ban

Wizards of the Coast (WotC) apologized for using AI-generated artwork in a promotional image for Magic: the Gathering (MtG), despite a policy against AI art.
The controversy has caused at least one MtG artist to publicly announce that he is 'done' with the company. [ more ]
ReadWrite
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Wizards of the Coast apologizes to fans after AI art causes unrest

Wizards of the Coast (WotC) made a mistake by using AI-generated art in their promotional social media marketing for Magic: The Gathering.
The timing of this mistake is especially unfortunate for WotC as they recently announced job cuts and the community is already frustrated about the future of the card game. [ more ]
www.vice.com
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Magic: The Gathering' Publisher Denies, Then Admits, Using AI Art In Promo Image

Wizards of the Coast admitted to publishing a marketing image containing AI-generated content.
Magic: The Gathering fans were able to spot the AI-generated background in the promotional image. [ more ]
www.vice.com
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Magic: The Gathering' Publisher Denies, Then Admits, Using AI Art In Promo Image

Wizards of the Coast admitted to publishing a marketing image containing AI-generated content.
Magic: The Gathering fans were able to spot the AI-generated background in the promotional image. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Magic: The Gathering's AI art controversy is a huge disappointment for creatives

Wizards of the Coast faced backlash for using AI art after previously stating they would not use artificially generated content.
Artist Dave Rapoza cut ties with the company, citing their contradictory actions and use of AI art. [ more ]
Ars Technica
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Magic: the Gathering maker admits it used AI-generated art despite standing ban

Wizards of the Coast (WotC) apologized for using AI-generated artwork in a promotional image for Magic: the Gathering (MtG), despite a policy against AI art.
The controversy has caused at least one MtG artist to publicly announce that he is 'done' with the company. [ more ]
Ars Technica
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Magic: the Gathering maker admits it used AI-generated art despite standing ban

Wizards of the Coast (WotC) apologized for using AI-generated artwork in a promotional image for Magic: the Gathering (MtG), despite a policy against AI art.
The controversy has caused at least one MtG artist to publicly announce that he is 'done' with the company. [ more ]
ReadWrite
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Wizards of the Coast apologizes to fans after AI art causes unrest

Wizards of the Coast (WotC) made a mistake by using AI-generated art in their promotional social media marketing for Magic: The Gathering.
The timing of this mistake is especially unfortunate for WotC as they recently announced job cuts and the community is already frustrated about the future of the card game. [ more ]
www.vice.com
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Magic: The Gathering' Publisher Denies, Then Admits, Using AI Art In Promo Image

Wizards of the Coast admitted to publishing a marketing image containing AI-generated content.
Magic: The Gathering fans were able to spot the AI-generated background in the promotional image. [ more ]
www.vice.com
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Magic: The Gathering' Publisher Denies, Then Admits, Using AI Art In Promo Image

Wizards of the Coast admitted to publishing a marketing image containing AI-generated content.
Magic: The Gathering fans were able to spot the AI-generated background in the promotional image. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Magic: The Gathering's AI art controversy is a huge disappointment for creatives

Wizards of the Coast faced backlash for using AI art after previously stating they would not use artificially generated content.
Artist Dave Rapoza cut ties with the company, citing their contradictory actions and use of AI art. [ more ]
morewizards-of-the-coast
Ars Technica
8 months ago
Graphic design

Magic: the Gathering maker admits it used AI-generated art despite standing ban

Wizards of the Coast (WotC) apologized for using AI-generated artwork in a promotional image for Magic: the Gathering (MtG), despite a policy against AI art.
The controversy has caused at least one MtG artist to publicly announce that he is 'done' with the company. [ more ]
www.vice.com
8 months ago
Graphic design

'Magic: The Gathering' Publisher Denies, Then Admits, Using AI Art In Promo Image

Wizards of the Coast admitted to publishing a marketing image containing AI-generated content.
Magic: The Gathering fans were able to spot the AI-generated background in the promotional image. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
8 months ago
Graphic design

Magic: The Gathering's AI art controversy is a huge disappointment for creatives

Wizards of the Coast faced backlash for using AI art after previously stating they would not use artificially generated content.
Artist Dave Rapoza cut ties with the company, citing their contradictory actions and use of AI art. [ more ]
Polygon
2 months ago
Tech industry

The best early Prime Day 2024 deals

Early deals are available on games, accessories, collectibles, and toys before Prime Day officially starts on July 6. [ more ]
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