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KeyForge’s Digital Revival Faces a Long Road to Steam
Ghost Galaxy announced KeyForge Online, a digital adaptation of its unique deck card game, developed by Yellow King. A crowdfunding campaign is planned for late 2026, with a Steam release targeted for 2028 if funded. The digital version aims to preserve the game's core mechanics while adding new visual effects, and existing physical decks will be playable.
My family loves board games and kaiju, so King of Tokyo: Godzilla was a day one purchase for me
King of Tokyo: Godzilla is a premium version of the classic board game, featuring official Godzilla monsters and high-quality components. While it adds only one new mechanic and retains the series' reliance on luck, it's an accessible and visually appealing choice for newcomers or fans of Godzilla.
Magic: The Gathering Has A Kickass Video Game You Probably Don’t Know About
The 1997 PC game Magic: The Gathering, developed by Microprose, is highlighted as a significant early video game adaptation of the popular trading card game. This single-player RPG, set on the plane of Shandalar, captured the tabletop experience with its color-based magic system and deck-building mechanics. Despite its age, the game, often nicknamed 'Shandalar,' has been kept alive by a dedicated fanbase through mods and has influenced later titles.
Vanguard Exiles 1.0 in February
The Tea Division has announced that Vanguard Exiles, an auto-battling strategy game designed by Richard Garfield, will launch its full version on February 4, 2027. The game is described as a strategy title.
Magic: The Gathering creator’s Vanguard Exiles gets February 2027 release date
Vanguard Exiles, a strategic auto-battler co-created with Magic: The Gathering designer Richard Garfield, will launch its full 1.0 version on PC via Steam on February 4, 2027. Developed by The Tea Division, the game will introduce a new Campaign Mode, progression systems, and competitive rankings. The game combines tabletop strategy elements with automated combat in a dieselpunk world.
Game Con Canada Is Just Over Two Weeks Away & We're Holding A Contest For Tickets!
Game Con Canada 2026, Western Canada's largest gaming convention, is scheduled for June 19-21 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. The event will feature contests for tickets, including a chance to win VIP experiences, alongside tournaments for Valorant and Street Fighter 6, special guests, cosplay competitions, and guided TTRPG adventures. The New North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) will precede the convention.
King of Tokyo launch trailer – Magic: The Gathering creator’s effort lands on Nintendo Switch
The launch trailer for King of Tokyo, a video game adaptation of Richard Garfield's acclaimed board game, is now available for the Nintendo Switch. Players control giant monsters, rolling dice to heal, attack, earn Victory Points, or be the last one standing. The game features solo and local multiplayer modes, legendary monsters, and power cards.
King of Tokyo is now available!
The digital adaptation of the board game King of Tokyo, designed by Richard Garfield and published by Microids, has officially launched. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring both physical and limited edition versions. This adaptation brings the popular monster-battling dice game, which has sold over one million copies worldwide, to a new digital era.
It's time for Garfield's official Magic: The Gathering crossover now
Wizards of the Coast is releasing a new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair set called 'Cats are the Best' which features 15 Garfield-themed cards. The set includes reinterpretations of classic Magic cards with Garfield comic panels and will be available for purchase starting June 15.
New North American Games Industry Summit, NAGIS, Annoucenes Speakers and Guests For June Event
The new North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) in Edmonton, Canada, has announced its lineup of speakers and guests for the June 18th-19th event. The summit will feature panels with notable figures from BioWare, including Casey Hudson and Gregory Zeschuk, as well as industry pioneers like Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari, and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering.
Chaos Agents, the AutoBattler-Royale with One of a Kind Heroes, Opens Steam Wishlisting Ahead of Q4 2026 Early Access
Popularium announced that its new Autobattler-Royale game, Chaos Agents, is now available to wishlist on Steam ahead of its Q4 2026 Early Access release on PC. Designed by Richard Garfield, the game features unique Agents with distinct skills and an unsolvable meta, encouraging players to become the authority on their specific roster. Early access players will also be invited to Alpha playtests.
Highguard's failure is emblematic of something that has tormented videogame investors for years now: past live service hits do not equal future live service hits
The failure of live service games like Highguard highlights a persistent problem for investors: past success does not guarantee future hits. Even experienced developers like those from Apex Legends and major companies like Riot Games and Valve have struggled to replicate live service success, leading to cancellations and layoffs across the industry.
A Collectable Card Battler - Let's Play SolForge Fusion - The Game Fanatics
SolForge Fusion, a collectable card game co-created by Richard Garfield and Justin Gary, is making its way to Steam. The game features a unique mechanic where cards grow stronger with each play and a single-player campaign mode with roguelite elements. Players choose perks that benefit them and their enemies after each battle, with persistent deck progression even after losses.
