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Magic: The Gathering's next big crossover is with itself
Magic: The Gathering's upcoming set, Reality Fracture, will feature a crossover with itself, pitting iconic planeswalkers against alternate reality versions. This set aims to make the complex lore more accessible by pairing mirrored characters in booster packs. Reality Fracture launches digitally on Magic: The Gathering Arena on September 29 and physically on October 2.
MTG Arena Commander Is "Being Worked On", but Not Coming Anytime Soon
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed that a 4-player Commander mode is in development for MTG Arena. However, significant design challenges mean that players should not expect its release anytime soon.
MTG Marvel Super Heroes Bundles Are Back in Stock on Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes bundles are back in stock on Amazon, including the rare Gift Bundle with a Collector Booster. This offers customers a chance to purchase these sought-after items at a discount.
Open-world D&D game Warlock doesn't have AAA-standard waypoints because the devs want players to feel that "when they found things, it was based on their actions"
Warlock, an open-world Dungeons & Dragons game from Invoke Studios, is intentionally omitting AAA-standard waypoints to encourage organic exploration and player agency. General manager Dominic Guay explained that the goal is for players to feel their discoveries are based on their own actions, not just following a marker. This design choice contrasts with games like Marvel's Wolverine and draws parallels to Red Dead Redemption 2's rumored pro-exploration settings.
D&D Arcana Unleashed casts a spell with magical subclasses, and it finally gives us a good Necromancer build
D&D Arcana Unleashed introduces new subclasses, including a highly anticipated Necromancer build that allows players to summon undead companions early on. The accompanying campaign, Deadfall, offers a wizard spy thriller experience for high-level players.
Admitting the OGL fiasco was a 'rug pull', D&D head says 'bluntly, we're recovering from a lot of missteps—very loud, very public missteps'
Dungeons & Dragons head Dan Ayoub acknowledges past 'loud, very public missteps,' including the 'rug pull' of the Open Game Licence, and states the company is focused on rebuilding trust. He highlights listening to the community and collaborating with third-party creators as key steps in this recovery process.
Wizards of the Coast Announces Arcana Unleashed Ultimate Bundle Delays and New Underdark Unearthed Arcana
Wizards of the Coast has announced delays for the Arcana Unleashed Ultimate Bundle and the release of new Unearthed Arcana content for Dungeons & Dragons. The news was met with some disappointment regarding the bundle's postponement.
D&D head promises to fix "very loud, very public missteps" with "a new spirit and energy" for…
Head of Dungeons & Dragons, Dan Ayoub, acknowledges significant past missteps and outlines a plan to rebuild trust with the community. He emphasizes listening to fans and a new direction for the brand, aiming to include diverse voices and products.
Warlock is "fundamentally a linear story," Wizards of the Coast says
Wizards of the Coast and Invoke have stated that their upcoming Dungeons and Dragons title, Warlock, will feature a fundamentally linear story, contrasting with the player agency seen in games like Baldur's Gate 3. While set in an open world, the narrative will focus on a pre-written campaign for the character Kaatri, with no branching paths or morality system. This approach is intended to deliver a strong narrative experience, with Invoke's VP Dominic Guay emphasizing that the core campaign outcomes are set.
Wizards of the Coast Announces End of Magic: The Gathering Arena Alchemy Format
Wizards of the Coast has announced the discontinuation of the Alchemy play format for Magic: The Gathering Arena. This decision impacts the digital version of the popular card game.
Magic The Gathering’s Jace Has Turned Into A Flock Camera In This New Card
Wizards of the Coast has revealed new cards for Magic The Gathering's upcoming set, Reality Fracture, which concludes a three-year story arc. The set introduces alternate universe versions of characters like Jace Beleren and features cards such as Surveillance Phantasm, Silence the Echo, and Chandra's Emberling, with prerelease events starting September 25 and the official release on October 2.
Exodus is a great modernization of Mass Effect, with only awkward dialogue letting it down
Exodus, a new RPG, shows promise as a modernization of the Mass Effect formula with engaging third-person combat and a compelling world. While the core gameplay mechanics and character abilities are strong, the dialogue is noted as awkward and cheesy, potentially hindering the narrative's impact.
Building a D&D game post-BG3: Why Warlock wants you to "feel like you're cheating"
Invoke's upcoming Dungeons & Dragons RPG, Warlock, aims to capture the creative spirit of tabletop play, drawing inspiration from Baldur's Gate 3's success in translating lore and player agency. Vice President Dominic Guay emphasizes the game's focus on flexible spell usage and player creativity, allowing for "cheating-like" interactions to solve problems, rather than solely relying on narrative choices.
Get an exclusive first look at a new MTG Reality Fracture card
GamesRadar+ exclusively reveals a new card, Budding Insurgent, from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set MTG Reality Fracture. The card features Jace Beleren attempting to overwrite reality, and the set is scheduled for release on October 2. The Budding Insurgent card has Vigilance and can destroy an enchantment or artifact, drawing a card if it's a legendary artifact.
Warlock has the bones of a great Dungeons & Dragons RPG, it just needs a little polish
Warlock, an upcoming Dungeons & Dragons RPG from Invoke Studios and Wizards of the Coast, shows promise with its action-heavy combat and unique spellcasting system. While the game needs polish, particularly in combat fluidity, its adaptation of D&D mechanics and its gothic Ravenloft setting offer a compelling single-player experience.
New Reality Break Debut Video for Magic: The Gathering Ushers In Jace's Villain Era
Wizards of the Coast has released a debut video for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Reality Fracture. This release marks a culmination of the recent story arc featuring Jace Beleren, ushering in a new villainous era for the character.
Magic: The Gathering's Hobbit Gift Bundles Are Back In Stock at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering's Hobbit-themed Gift Bundles are back in stock on Amazon, offering a discount of almost 20% and including a Collector Booster along with 9 Play Boosters. This restock provides another opportunity for fans to purchase the popular merchandise.
'There is absolutely no generative AI in Space Marine 3' promises Saber Interactive executive
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits stated that their upcoming game, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, will not utilize generative AI in its development. While Saber is experimenting with AI in smaller projects like Rideshare Stimulator, they are being cautious with major titles, especially those with licensed properties like Warhammer 40,000.
Newest D&D Beyond Content Drop Brings New Playable Species, Spells, and Wondrous Location
Wizards of the Coast has released a new content drop for Dungeons & Dragons on D&D Beyond. This update introduces new playable species, spells, and a wondrous location to the fantasy tabletop role-playing game.
D&D is getting a Netflix series about Strahd, involving the director of The Prisoner of Azkaban, and I honestly…
Netflix is developing a live-action television series based on the Dungeons & Dragons module Curse of Strahd, titled Ravenloft. The series will be helmed by writer John August and executive producer Alfonso Cuarón, who previously directed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The show is described as a prestige fantasy series blending gothic horror and tragic romance, focusing on the origins of the vampire lord Strahd von Zarovich.
