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Vince Vaughn Buys a Dungeons & Dragons Melf Painting for Charity
Actor Vince Vaughn purchased a Dungeons & Dragons Melf painting for $5,000 at a Gary Con charity auction benefiting Extra Life and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The painting, created by Jeff Easley, served as cover art for the upcoming Melf's Guide to Greyhawk sourcebook from Wizards of the Coast.
New Exodus trailer spotlights first look at explosive combat as Wizards of the Coast teases additional 'moment-to-moment gameplay' and focused deep dives later this year
Archetype Entertainment has released the first gameplay trailer for Exodus, showcasing its combat and traversal systems. The trailer highlights team-based combat with customizable characters and companions, as well as traversal mechanics like a grappling hook. The developer plans to release more gameplay clips and deep dives into RPG systems and companion features throughout the year, with a full gameplay reveal planned for summer and a launch in Early 2027.
Destiny 2 And Magic Are Gathering For A Big In-Game Collab
Bungie announced a new in-game collaboration for Destiny 2 with Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering. The collaboration will introduce armor sets inspired by prominent Magic characters like Chandra Nalaar, Jace Beleren, and Liliana Vess, along with other themed cosmetics. This new cosmetic set will be available in the Eververse store starting March 24.
Magic's Spider-Man Gift Bundle Includes a Pricey Collector Booster, and Is 35% Off in Amazon's Early Spring Sale - IGN
Amazon is offering a significant discount on the Magic: The Gathering - Marvel's Spider-Man Gift Bundle, reducing its price by 32% to $59.99. This bundle includes a valuable Collector Booster, nine traditional booster packs, an exclusive alternate-art card, and 30 land cards. The deal is part of Amazon's early Spring Sale.
Magic: The Gathering Collector Boosters Boxes Score Hefty Discounts Thanks to Early Spring Sale Deals at Amazon - IGN
Amazon is offering early discounts on Magic: The Gathering Collector Booster boxes as part of its Spring Sale. These deals apply to recent Universes Beyond crossovers, including those featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, making the expensive collector items more accessible.
EXODUS Gameplay Clips Showcase Combat, Traversal, and Exploration
Wizards of the Coast and Archetype Entertainment have released new gameplay clips for their upcoming science fiction RPG, EXODUS, showcasing combat, traversal using a railclaw, and exploration on various planets. The game is set 40,000 years in the future and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with more footage planned for early summer.
This Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Set is Magic’s Best Entry Point Right Now, and It's Suddenly Dirt Cheap - IGN
The Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box set is currently available at its lowest price of $18.99 on Woot, making it an excellent entry point for new players. This set is designed to teach the game with guided tutorials and pre-built decks, offering variety for continued play.
Demeo x DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Battlemarked Unleashes Warlock, Expanded Language Support and New Content
Resolution Games has released a major content update for Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, introducing a new playable Warlock hero, Azruss Drevontir, and a challenging 'Auril's Cradle' One Shot adventure. The update also expands language support to include Chinese, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese, and completes the hirelings redesign by removing them from the game.
Magic's Duskmourn Precon Bundle is Discounted Right Now, and It's an Absolute Bargain When You Consider What's Included - IGN
Amazon is offering a significant discount on a bundle of all four Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn Commander Decks, reducing the price by nearly $100. The bundle, valued at around $275, is available for $189 and includes the highly valuable Endless Punishment deck, along with other decks and a Collector Sample booster pack.
These Are the 10 Most Valuable Final Fantasy Magic Cards That Collectors Are Still Chasing - IGN
The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering crossover set continues to be highly sought after by collectors, with several cards fetching significant prices. The most valuable cards include various 'Travelling Chocobo' variants, with the Japan Exclusive Neon Ink version reaching nearly $6,000, and Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER also commanding a high price.
MTG's new TMNT set delivers Turtle Power
Wizards of the Coast has released a new "Universes Beyond" set for Magic: The Gathering based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This set aims to capture the diverse heritage of the franchise, offering various card treatments and mechanics inspired by different eras and media. Unlike the Marvel Spider-Man set, the TMNT set is available on digital platforms like MTG Arena and Magic Online.
Five Things You Should Do To Run A Great Curse Of Strahd Campaign
This guide offers five key recommendations for Dungeon Masters running the popular Dungeons & Dragons module, Curse of Strahd, which celebrates its tenth anniversary. It covers understanding the module's imperfections, leveraging community content, making the campaign genuinely scary, portraying Strahd effectively as a villain, and tailoring content to allow each player character to shine.
Magic's Lord of the Rings Commander Decks Are Finally Back In Stock Online, and Just Got an Tidy Discount As Well - IGN
Magic: The Gathering's Lord of the Rings Commander preconstructed decks are back in stock online, with several available at discounted prices. The article highlights four specific decks: Elven Council, Riders of Rohan, Food and Fellowship, and Hosts of Mordor, noting their current prices and market values. Each deck includes a Collector Sample Booster.
Hasbro CEO Promises No Generative AI In Its Video Games
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks has stated that the company will not be using generative AI in its video games, particularly for its Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons franchises. This stance follows backlash from fans regarding AI-generated artwork in a D&D sourcebook and marketing imagery for Magic: The Gathering. While Cocks acknowledged potential uses for AI in concept generation, he emphasized a commitment to human creators for the final game products.
Hasbro CEO still has 'so much AI-based' grist in his own D&D games 'it would floor you', but he's not putting it in MTG cards or D&D books because people 'just don't want it'
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks still uses AI extensively in his personal Dungeons & Dragons games but does not believe it is suitable for official Magic: The Gathering cards or D&D books due to fan reception. Despite his personal use, Cocks acknowledges the disruptive potential of AI in the industry but notes that business models are still undefined.
Magic: The Gathering's Top 12 Most Powerful Commander Precons Of All Time - IGN
IGN has ranked the top 12 most powerful preconstructed decks for Magic: The Gathering's Commander format. The list includes notable decks like Draconic Domination, Necron Dynasties, and Food and Fellowship, highlighting their unique commanders and mechanics.
Magic: The Gathering's Spider-Man Gift Bundle Just Hit Its Lowest-Ever Price at Amazon - IGN
Amazon is offering a significant discount on the Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Gift Bundle, marking its lowest price to date at $59.99, a 32% reduction from its original $89.99. The bundle includes a Collector Booster, nine traditional boosters, an exclusive alternate-art card, 30 land cards, a comic-style gift box, and a life counter die.
Magic: The Gathering's Top 10 Most Popular Secret Lair Cards from 2025 - IGN
This analysis explores the top 10 most popular Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair cards from 2025, highlighting their appeal to collectors and players. Cards from collaborations like Final Fantasy VII, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Deadpool, alongside unique basic lands and iconic Commander staples like Command Tower, drove significant sales on platforms like TCGplayer.
Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Review – Cowabunga or Cowabummer?
This review explores the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond set, finding it to be a fun and creative addition despite initial fatigue with the concept. The set introduces new mechanics like Sneak and Disappear, a Mutagen token, and a surprisingly strong "Turtle Power" preconstructed deck. Additionally, the "Turtle Team-Up" co-op mode is highlighted as an excellent way to introduce new players to Magic.
Turtle Team-Up turns Magic: The Gathering into a chill co-op game so you don't have to beat your friends and feel…
The Turtle Team-Up expansion for Magic: The Gathering transforms the popular card game into a cooperative experience inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This set allows players to team up against AI-controlled bosses and their minions, offering a more relaxed alternative to competitive play. It is designed for both new players and nostalgic adults, with a release date of March 6.
