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Post Malone breaks into his $2 million The One Ring, stressing out a whole room of Magic: The Gathering players: 'our insurance doesn't cover that card'
Musician Post Malone caused a stir among Magic: The Gathering players when he removed the highly valuable "The One Ring" card, reportedly worth $2 million, from its protective casing during a game session. The incident, captured on video, led to collective panic from onlookers concerned about the card's safety and insurance coverage.
MTG Marvel Commander Deck Bundle Drops in Price Again at Amazon, Now at All-Time Low
The MTG x Marvel Commander Deck bundle, featuring all four decks, is now available at an all-time low price of $184.99 on Amazon. This limited-time deal offers a $115 saving on the collectible set.
From $160 to $530: The Priciest MTG Cards in the Hobbit Set Right Now
The Magic: The Gathering set based on The Hobbit features several high-value cards, with Gleaming Splendor currently fetching $530. Other notable cards include Gandalf, Goblins' Bane at around $300 and The Arkenstone at $305. These prices are subject to change due to the early stage of the set's release.
"We've learned a lot from the fan reaction," MTG The Hobbit designers say as they battle dwarves and narrative constraints to create the most faithful adaptation yet
Wizards of the Coast designers discuss the creation of the Magic: The Gathering set based on The Hobbit, emphasizing its narrative separation from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. They highlight learning from fan feedback on Universes Beyond collaborations and focusing on specific moments and characters from the novel to create a faithful TCG adaptation.
MTG Marvel Commander Deck Bundle Drops to Lowest Price Ever at Amazon
The MTG x Marvel Commander Deck bundle is available at its lowest price ever on Amazon for $199.99, representing a $100 saving. This deal is part of a limited-time restock.
The Newest Magic: The Gathering Ban List Removes Avatar and Marvel Super Hero Cards From Play
Wizards of the Coast has updated the Magic: The Gathering ban list, removing cards from the Avatar: The Last Airbender and Marvel Super Hero sets. This change affects the competitive play environment for the popular trading card game.
Playing The Monstrous Feminine: Maggie Robertson on Warlock, and why Shakespeare "is great for games"
Actress Maggie Robertson, known for her roles in Resident Evil Village and Baldur's Gate 3, will star as the witch Tasha in Invoke Studios' upcoming Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game, Warlock. Robertson discusses how her Shakespearean acting background informs her portrayals of complex, 'monstrous feminine' characters and her unexpected success in the video game industry.
Metal The Gathering: From ripping packs in a moshpit to a secret allstar metal MTG group chat, Atreyu explain why Magic…
Metalcore band Atreyu discusses their unique performance at Magic Con, blending their music with the Magic: The Gathering card game. Bassist Porter McKnight shares his lifelong passion for Magic and how it connects him with fellow musicians through a 'Metalcore Magic' group chat, highlighting the shared community and camaraderie between music and gaming.
Following its excellent Lord of the Rings cards, Magic: The Gathering's new Hobbit set is a bit of a second…
Magic: The Gathering is releasing a new set based on The Hobbit, featuring new mechanics like 'hone' and 'recruit,' alongside returning mechanics like 'amass' for goblins. This set introduces new cards for Sting and the One Ring, with distinct mechanical differences from the previous Lord of the Rings set. The Hobbit set is a smaller release compared to The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth and will have a tabletop release on August 14.
Baldur's Gate 3 third anniversary stats reveal most killed NPCs, most used weapons, and Dark Urge players aren't the most murderous playing the game
Larian Studios has released statistics celebrating three years since Baldur's Gate 3's launch, revealing player choices such as the most killed NPCs and most used weapons. Notably, more non-Dark Urge players murdered the NPC Alfira than Dark Urge players, despite the latter having a forced narrative event for her death. The developer has since moved on to a new RPG called Divinity.
Magic: The Gathering Takes Its First Real Swing at Scalpers With the Hatsune Miku Secret Lair
Wizards of the Coast is experimenting with a new sales model for its Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair products, starting with the Hatsune Miku deck. For a 24-hour period on August 10-11, decks will be available on a made-to-order basis to combat scalping and ensure wider accessibility. This experimental approach aims to address player complaints about limited supply and the prevalence of resellers, with the company open to revising the strategy based on its success.
Wizards of the Coast Officially Announces Hatsune Miku Secret Lair Deck for Magic: The Gathering
Wizards of the Coast has officially announced the Secret Lair Hatsune Miku Deck, which will be the first Universes Beyond Commander deck release for Magic: The Gathering. This announcement details the upcoming collaboration.
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | CodeDev Group appoints Ben Board as CEO of The Performance Guys
This article rounds up recent hires and promotions across the gaming industry. Key appointments include Ben Board as CEO of The Performance Guys, Nate Nanzer as EVP at Paramount Games, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of communications. Several other companies like Epic Games, Amazon, and Microsoft also saw personnel changes.
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Paramount Games appoints Nate Nanzer as EVP, head of commercial & marketing
This article rounds up recent appointments and transitions within the gaming industry. Notable moves include Nate Nanzer joining Paramount Games, Julia Gutnik heading media at Amazon Gaming, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of communications. Several other companies like Epic Games, Studio MDHR, Games Workshop, and Blizzard Entertainment also saw new hires or promotions.
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Tim Coombs rejoins Amazon as head of brand marketing for Luna
This article rounds up various industry hires and transitions in August 2026. Notable appointments include Tim Coombs rejoining Amazon as head of brand marketing for Luna, Dan Lazarides becoming Chief Marketing Officer at Frontier Developments, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of Communications. Several other individuals have also moved into new roles across companies like Blizzard Entertainment, Netflix Games, and Riot Games.
You’ll Have 24 Hours To Buy The Magic: The Gathering Hatsune Miku Commander Deck Next Week, Here’s What In It
Wizards of the Coast is releasing a limited-edition Magic: The Gathering Commander deck featuring Hatsune Miku. This 100-card green/white deck will be available for a 24-hour purchase window starting August 10th. This new sales format is an experiment to address high demand following the sell-out of the previous Goblin Storm deck.
Magic's Next Secret Lair Commander Deck Is The Long-Rumored Hatsune Miku Collab
Wizards of the Coast has announced a new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Commander Deck featuring a collaboration with Hatsune Miku. The deck will include 100 cards with unique artwork and will be available for a limited 24-hour preorder window.
Two years later and Wizards of the Coast loses another president
John Hight, President of Wizards of the Coast, is stepping down after two years in the role. This follows a period of significant financial performance for brands like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, but also challenges in video game development and labor disputes within Magic: The Gathering Arena. Hight will transition to an advisor role with Hasbro, the parent company.
Star Wars Is Coming to Dungeons & Dragons in 2027, and Darth Vader Delivered the News Himself
Wizards of the Coast announced that Star Wars will be integrated into Dungeons & Dragons starting in 2027, with Darth Vader himself delivering the news at Gen Con. This crossover will utilize the 'Universes Beyond' model, similar to Magic: The Gathering, allowing for campaigns set in George Lucas's universe. Details on how the Force will be implemented in D&D 5.5e remain unknown.
Dungeons & Dragons officially announces a World of Warcraft campaign for 2026
Wizards of the Coast has officially announced a Dungeons & Dragons campaign expansion based on World of Warcraft, set to release by the end of 2026. This expansion will allow players to explore familiar zones, dungeons, and face iconic foes from the World of Warcraft franchise in a tabletop setting.
