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The best MTG White card draw cards
White has historically been considered the worst color in Magic: The Gathering for drawing cards, but in recent years, Wizards of the Coast has introduced powerful white card draw spells in new sets. This has expanded the options for players looking to enhance their...
Dungeons & Dragons maker reportedly looks at Tencent to sell future video games like Baldur’s Gate 3
The article reports that there are rumors of Hasbro, the owner of Dungeons & Dragons, being in discussions with Tencent regarding the adaptation rights for electronic games. The report claims that Hasbro is seeking to sell the D&D IP to Tencent, which would give the...
MTG Revenant Recon Review Identifies One Fatal Flaw!
Revenant Recon is a well-crafted pre-con deck from Murders at Karlov Manor, featuring a Dimir deck with a Surveil theme and Reanimate sub-theme. The deck is flexible and has multiple ways to win, with smart card choices. The face commander, Mirko, Obsessive Theorist,...
Hasbro is not selling DnD to Tencent, says Wizards
Wizards of the Coast has denied reports that Hasbro is considering selling Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to Chinese conglomerate Tencent. The company stated that they are not looking to sell their DnD IP and dismissed the rumors as "internet rumors". The initial story...
Printer-friendly Altered TCG finds immediate crowdfunding success for alternative collection model
Altered TCG, a new trading card game from Equinox, has raised over $1.15 million in crowdfunding through its Kickstarter campaign. The game's unique feature is the ability for players to freely and legally print cards they own, eliminating the need to purchase...
Are the 2024 Winter Superdrop MTG Secret Lairs worth buying?
Magic: The Gathering's Winter Superdrop 2024 is set to release a new batch of Secret Lair cards, which are expected to be expensive but visually appealing. The cards will be available in limited numbers, and once sold out, they will not be restocked. The drop will...
Overlooked MTG Cats & Dogs Upgrade Spikes to $40!
The Raining Cats & Dogs Secret Lair in Magic: The Gathering has caused a lot of excitement and frustration among players. The set sold out in just under six hours, leading to concerns about scalpers grabbing all the copies. As a result, players are looking for...
Another copy of Pokémon TCG’s most expensive card is back under the hammer
A rare Pokémon Trading Card Game card, the Pikachu Illustrator, has appeared at auction on the collectible auction site Goldin. Graded near-mint 8 by Professional Sports Authenticator, this card is not in pristine condition, but is still expected to fetch a high...
MTG Karlov Manor almost had the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine
The head designer of Magic: The Gathering, Mark Rosewater, revealed in a recent article that the game almost had a card that was a Magic version of the Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo. The card, originally named 'Mystery Machine', was intended to be a Vehicle card...
MTG Players Disappointed by Dismal Karlov Manor Secret Lair
The article discusses the release of a new Secret Lair product for MTG, featuring a Murders at Karlov Manor theme. The product contains four legends, each with the Showcase Dossier style associated with Karlov Manor. However, the article points out that the value of...
This Yu-Gi-Oh! themed Wordle spin-off laughs in the face of your puzzle-solving prowess
The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG is known for its creative and sometimes lengthy card names. Ygordle is a Wordle spin-off that uses 5-letter words from the TCG/anime franchise as solutions for its daily puzzles. The game is challenging due to the limited number of letters and the...
How to play Disney Lorcana online
The article discusses the challenges of playing Disney Lorcana trading card games in person and the growing interest in playing the game online. It mentions that there is no official app for playing Lorcana online, but a fan-made app called Pixelborn is available for...
MTG 299% Graveyard Staple Price Spike May not be What it Looks Like
The article discusses the current state of the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) secondary market, focusing on specific card price spikes and trends. The recent Regional Championship in Ghent is described as uneventful, with a balanced metagame and established titans...
Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet – Paldean Fates is out now
The Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates set has reintroduced shiny cards, featuring more than 130 alternate art cards. Shiny Pokémon cards boast different color palettes and unique abilities, and the set contains a total of 254 cards, including 91 main set...
Disney Lorcana is hiring, and you could help create its next cards
Ravensburger is currently hiring for various positions related to its new Disney Lorcana card game at its North American office in Seattle, Washington. The roles available are senior-level positions with salaries ranging from $85,000 to $140,000. The company is...
Underrated MTG Value Engine Sees Surprising Multi-Format Surge!
The article discusses the ever-changing metagames of MTG and the impact of new cards and strategies on the game. It focuses on the recent rise in popularity of the card Slogurk, the Overslime, in both Standard and Modern formats. The article highlights the synergies...
MTG Karlov Manor Commander decks stacked with pricey reprints
The Murders at Karlov Manor Commander decks were fully revealed on January 24, and their reprint value is estimated to be between $130.78 and $162.05 (£102.69 and £127.60) as of January 25. The decks are selling for around $46 (£39), which is higher than other MTG...
MTG Players Voice Frustration with Rules Change to Suspend!
The article discusses the continuous evolution of Magic: The Gathering (MTG) and the impact of recent changes to the Suspend mechanic. It highlights how MTG cards have become more restrictive in timing and usage, with new mechanics like Discover and changes to Suspend...
What are Disney Lorcana location cards?
Disney Lorcana location cards are a new addition to the Lorcana card game, debuting in set three: Into the Inklands. These cards represent various Disney locations and introduce new strategies and synergies to the game. They allow players to visit favorite Disney...
Yu-Gi-Oh!’s new starter set is the easiest the TCG has been to learn in 25 years
The article discusses the challenges of learning to play the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! for beginners and introduces the new 2-Player Starter Set designed to make the game more accessible. The set includes two pre-arranged decks and a rulebook presented in a comic...
Pokémon Trading Card Game Launches Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Expansion
The Pokémon Company International has launched the Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, now available at retailers worldwide and online. This expansion brings back Shiny Pokémon, featuring over 130 Shiny Pokémon from the Paldea...
New MTG Commander deck sparks calls for Scooby Doo Secret Lair
The new MTG Commander deck from Murders at Karlov Manor has sparked interest in a Scooby Doo Secret Lair. The Deep Clue Sea deck features a Magic: The Gathering card that resembles Shaggy, called Sophia, Dogged Detective. This deck takes advantage of the detective...
MTG Common is a Powerful Upgrade for Upcoming Cat/Dog Secret Lair Deck!
The article discusses the new Secret Lair: Raining Cats and Dogs deck and provides suggestions for building a more effective version using already printed cards. The author critiques the design decisions of the deck, pointing out the absence of certain powerful and...
How an unassuming Magic: The Gathering token overtook one of its priciest star cards
The article discusses the evolution of tokens in the game Magic: The Gathering and their significance in the game. It highlights the shift in value from traditional cards to tokens and how they have become a signifier of a player's commitment to the game. The article...
Best free strategy games 2024
The article discusses the best free strategy games to play in 2024. It emphasizes that free-to-play games can be of high quality and lists several well-known and respected strategy games, such as Call of War: World War II, Conflict of Nations: World War 3, and...
The First Secret Lair Drop of 2024 Has Been Revealed!
Wizards of the Coast has had a busy start to 2024, with a set release, a spoiler season, and announcements for the new Secret Lair drop. The Hard-Boiled Thrillers Secret Lair, part of the 2024 Winter Superdrop, features five cards with a noir genre theme. While the...
Yu-Gi-Oh!’s next set is apparently packed with Dark Souls references
The upcoming Phantom Nightmare expansion for the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game has been noticed by players to bear a striking resemblance to FromSoftware’s Dark Souls video game series. The card art features molten dragons, pelt-covered knights, and a blindfolded maiden...