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TCG Card Shop Simulator finally hits 1.0 on Steam after 4 million players, 96% positive reviews, and 2 years in early…
TCG Card Shop Simulator has officially launched version 1.0 on Steam after two years in early access, attracting over 4 million players and maintaining a 96% positive review score. The update also brings the game to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, alongside existing PC and Xbox Series X/S versions. The developer, Ding Shen Sia, expressed surprise at the game's success, which far exceeded his initial expectations.
There and Back again: Magic: The Gathering x The Hobbit
Wizards of the Coast has released Magic: The Gathering x The Hobbit, the second Tolkien-themed Universes Beyond set, which is also the first to be Standard legal. The set features 321 Standard Legal cards and 143 Commander cards, with a strong emphasis on collectability and artwork. Despite initial concerns about IP crossovers, the set has received largely enthusiastic reception and is expected to be another successful release for the company.
FC 27 Holographic Cards Explained: Regular vs. Pristine Variants & How to Get Them
EA Sports FC 27 introduces Holographic Cards as purely cosmetic, high-rarity variants of special player items in Ultimate Team. These cards feature animated foil effects or stylized fonts and provide higher collection scores in the FUT Gallery, obtainable through packs and the transfer market.
Clash of Cards Free Packs Available Now
The Clash of Clans 14th Anniversary event, Clash of Cards, is live until August 31, 2026. Players can earn free card packs by participating in multiplayer battles and completing various in-game tasks and social media promotions. Duplicate cards can be traded with clan members or in the trader shop to complete the binder and claim all rewards.
FC 27 Ultimate Team Deep Dive: FUT Gallery, SBC Overhauls, and Progression Changes
EA Sports FC 27's Ultimate Team mode will feature significant changes including a new FUT Gallery for themed sets, streamlined Squad Building Challenges without chemistry requirements, and a slower progression system to keep items relevant longer. Players will earn more coins and tradeable packs, with new card rarities and multi-path Evolutions also being introduced.
Magic the Gathering community stunned as Path of Exile co-creator shows one of the biggest collections in the world, including 14 Black Lotuses, years after selling his cards to "fund the company"
Chris Wilson, co-creator of Path of Exile and former co-founder of Grinding Gear Games, has revealed an extensive Magic The Gathering card collection, including 14 Black Lotus cards. Wilson had previously sold parts of his collection to fund Grinding Gear Games' development but has since rebuilt one of the world's most valuable Magic collections, featuring numerous rare and early-set cards.
Pokemon TCG introduces new card rarity with gorgeous 30th Celebration collection
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is introducing a new 'Futuristic Rare' rarity tier with its upcoming 30th Celebration collection, launching September 16, 2026. This set will feature 30 classic cards and 30 new Pikachu foil cards, with every booster pack containing 100% foil cards and a guaranteed unique Pikachu. The collection aims to celebrate three decades of the Pokemon franchise with global simultaneous release.
MLB The Show Mobile launches globally today
MLB The Show Mobile has launched globally, offering a free-to-play mobile adaptation of the popular baseball simulation game. The game features simplified controls, mini-game modes, and a unique deck-building system using Topps player cards. Players can collect cards of current stars and historical legends to build their team and compete in various modes like Moments, Head-to-Head, and Seasons.
Man claims prized Yu-Gi-Oh cards found in the trash have made him "over $60,000" already, with an expert…
A man claims to have found thousands of rare Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and uncut sheets in a dumpster, allegedly due to a contractor's security breach. He has reportedly sold some of these cards for over $60,000, with experts suggesting the total haul could be worth up to a million dollars if sold over time. The situation has been dubbed 'Yu-Gi-Oh Dumpster Drama' online.
Anime Waifu Card Collection codes April 2026
New codes are available for the Roblox game Anime Waifu Card Collection, allowing players to redeem free packs and in-game items. The article provides instructions on how to redeem these codes within the game and suggests checking the game's Discord server for future updates.
Sony's MLB The Show Goes Free-to-Play on Mobile, and It's Gonna Be Huge
Sony's San Diego Studio is releasing MLB The Show Mobile as a free-to-play title, featuring the Diamond Dynasty card collecting mode. Pre-registration is now open on the App Store and Google Play Store, with a potential June release following MLB The Show 26's success. Despite Sony scaling back other mobile projects, this title is expected to be significant.
Moku Ships L.E.A.F. Card Burn Machine, Pack Battles, and Club Boosts in Grand Arena Update
Moku has released a new update for its game Grand Arena, introducing the L.E.A.F. Machine for converting burned cards into Luck currency, and a Pack Battles mode where winners claim both players' cards. The update also reinstates previous card pack prices and adds purchasable club boosts for members.
5 tips för att komma igång med Secrets of Grindea
This guide provides tips for players starting their journey in Secrets of Grindea. It covers aspects such as card collecting, co-op gameplay, and side quests to help new players get started.
How to Get 99 OVR Tom Brady in Madden NFL 26
This guide details how to obtain the 99 OVR Tom Brady GOAT card in Madden NFL 26's Ultimate Team mode. It covers effective strategies such as purchasing bundles and completing set upgrades to acquire the legendary player card.
Riot Games Previews New Riftbound: Unleashed Mechanics and New Ultimate Rarity
Riot Games has previewed the upcoming Riftbound: Unleashed set for its League of Legends trading card game, set to release in English on May 8. The set will feature over 220 cards, introduce new mechanics like Ambush, XP, and Hunt, and include four new champions: Kha’Zix, Lillia, Diana, and Ivern. A new Ultimate Rarity card, Baron Nashor, will also be introduced, appearing in less than one percent of packs.
Please send help: We can't stop opening packs in Wikigacha, a browser-based card game where you collect Wikipedia articles like 'List of Red Hot Chili Peppers band members' or 'Bariatric Surgery'
Wikigacha is a new browser-based card collecting game where players collect Wikipedia articles as cards. The game parodies the gacha genre, using article popularity and length for combat mechanics against daily raid bosses. It offers a generous free-to-play model with daily pack rewards and optional ad-based refills.
How to get more packs in Wikigacha
Wikigacha, a free-to-play game that turns Wikipedia pages into collectible cards, offers players multiple ways to acquire more packs. Players can hold a maximum of 10 packs, which regenerate at a rate of one per minute. Daily tasks also provide additional packs, bypassing the 10-pack limit and allowing for continuous collection building without in-game purchases.
Logan Paul Defends $16M Pokémon Card Amid Grading Controversy
Logan Paul is defending the perfect PSA 10 grade of his $16 million Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card against online criticism from collectors who question its condition. The controversy highlights ongoing issues with consistency and trust in card grading companies like PSA, impacting the high-value trading card market.
