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Rare 1999 Pokemon card sells for over $40,000
An extremely rare 1st edition Shadowless Base Set Charizard Pokemon card from the earliest print run sold for over $40,000 at auction. The card, graded 9 out of 10, highlights the significant financial value and enduring momentum of the Pokemon franchise's collector economy, demonstrating continued capital investment decades after its initial success.
Magic's TMNT Commander Deck Preorders Are $15 Off at Amazon With Release Day Imminent - IGN
Amazon is offering a $15 discount on the preorder for the Magic: The Gathering Commander Deck 'Turtle Power,' themed around Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ahead of its March 6 release. The deck focuses on teamwork with various Turtle combinations as commanders and includes nods to the franchise's gaming history.
Nearly a year on from release, Stardew Valley Baldur's Gate 3 modders provide a rare update on their Halsin romance
The creators of Baldur's Village, a Stardew Valley mod featuring characters from Baldur's Gate 3, have provided an update on their Halsin romance arc. The mod's lead developer, XunHe1145, confirmed that Halsin's romance script is complete and art is currently in production. While a release window has not been set, the team is committed to finishing each character's story properly.
Update: Hasbro shutters internal video game studio Atomic Arcade
Hasbro has confirmed the closure of its internal video game studio, Atomic Arcade, which was established in 2021. While the studio has been shuttered, Hasbro stated that the development of its G.I. Joe character Snake Eyes project will continue. Several employees have posted on LinkedIn about the layoffs resulting from the closure.
Zamanora: Ballad of the Witch Brings Slavic & Balkan Folklore to Life in a New Fantasy TTRPG Setting - TGN - Tabletop Gaming News
Eren Chronicles has launched Zamanora: Ballad of the Witch, a new tabletop role-playing game setting inspired by Slavic and Balkan folklore, on Kickstarter. The campaign has already surpassed $120,000 in funding and supports Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Legend In The Mist. The setting introduces unique subclasses, two new magic systems, and creatures from folklore.
