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This week's free Epic Games Store game has you saving the world, or ending it, in card-based style
Foretales, a card-based narrative journey featuring anthropomorphic animals and branching storylines, is the free game offered by the Epic Games Store this week. Narrated by Travis Willingham, players take on the role of Volepain to save a world from a dark prophecy. The offer is available from July 23 to July 30.
Magic: The Gathering’s Multiverse Is Gearing Up For Its Next Big Story In 2027
Magic: The Gathering has revealed its three in-universe set releases for 2027: Nauctis: The Sunken Realm, Kamigawa: Titanbreach, and Zhalfir. Nauctis will introduce an entirely underwater world, Titanbreach will feature kaiju battles between Kamigawa's mechs and Ikoria's monsters, and Zhalfir will explore the game's first Afrofantasy setting. These sets mark the beginning of a new story arc following the conclusion of a previous three-year narrative.
SVG Klondike - Free Online Browser Game
SVG Klondike is a free online browser game that can be played instantly without downloads. This ongoing modification of a 2006 game features single draw gameplay and allows players to customize deck and cardback colors. Future updates include sound effects, mobile compatibility, an undo feature, and various theme options.
Magic: The Gathering's Turtle Team Up Boxed Set Is 40% Off at Amazon Today
Amazon is offering a significant discount on the Magic: The Gathering Turtle Team Up Boxed Set, making it an affordable option for a four-player co-op experience. This deal provides substantial savings on the unique card game set.
Everything announced at MagicCon Amsterdam 2026, from new sets to returning favorites
MagicCon Amsterdam 2026 featured numerous announcements for Magic: The Gathering, including new sets for 2027 like Nauctis: The Sunken Realm, Kamigawa: Titanbreach, and Zhalfir, alongside three unrevealed Universes Beyond sets. The event also detailed the Reality Fracture set, the Stardew Valley and The Hobbit Secret Lair drops, and upcoming community events and MagicCons for 2027.
Stardew Valley comes to Magic: The Gathering and fans aren't taking some of the new artwork well
A new limited release of Magic: The Gathering cards based on Stardew Valley has drawn criticism from fans due to the artwork, particularly the depiction of the character Elliott. The art style for the Secret Lair drops differs significantly from the in-game art, sparking debate within the Stardew Valley community about character interpretations and artistic direction.
Magic The Gathering – Nauctis: The Sunken Realm Worldbuilding Trailer
Magic: The Gathering is introducing a new undersea plane called Nauctis: The Sunken Realm, featuring merfolk, seals, homarids, and aquatic deities. This new set, which kicks off a multi-year story arc, will be released on February 5, 2027.
MTG reveals three new sets for 2027, including one that's basically Pacific Rim with mechs vs. monsters
Wizards of the Coast has announced three new Magic: The Gathering sets for 2027: Nauctis The Sunken Realm, Kamigawa Titanbreach, and Zhalfir. Kamigawa Titanbreach will feature mechs battling monsters in a Pacific Rim-inspired setting, while Zhalfir will explore Afrofantasy lore. The company also teased three unnamed Universes Beyond products for release in the same year.
Magic The Gathering – Kamigawa: Titanbreach Worldbuilding Trailer
A new trailer for Magic The Gathering – Kamigawa: Titanbreach showcases the worldbuilding of this upcoming card game expansion. The content, set to release on June 4, 2027, features a clash between the planes of Ikoria and Kamigawa, where monsters from Ikoria threaten to destroy Kamigawa.
Magic: The Gathering’s 2027 Roadmap Features A Return To Kamigawa, An Underwater Plane, And Huge Events
Wizards of the Coast has revealed the 2027 roadmap for Magic: The Gathering, featuring three in-universe sets: Nauctis: The Sunken Realm, Kamigawa: Titanbreach, and Zhalfir. The year will also include three Universes Beyond sets, the return of the Pro Tour Hall of Fame in Minneapolis, and expanded MagicCon events in Detroit, Tokyo, Las Vegas, and Amsterdam.
Riftbound: Vendetta Hands-On Preview: Zed vs. Shen Showdown Deck and New Keywords
This preview of Riftbound focuses on the Vendetta Zed vs. Shen Showdown decks, highlighting new mechanics like Empower, Burn, and Flow. Game designer Jon Moormann provided insights into these new keywords and gameplay elements.
And So It Begins! Go Back To Where It All Started as Renowned Classic Culdcept BEGINS Hits Digital Download on Nintendo® Switch™2 / Nintendo® Switch™ Today
Clear River Games and Neos Corporation announced that the cult classic Culdcept BEGINS is now available for digital download on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This entry in the Culdcept series, a fusion of card and board game mechanics, marks the first new installment in a decade and features over 400 cards, single-player story mode, and online versus multiplayer.
MTG head designer Mark Rosewater says fans must adapt or "walk away" if they don't like Universes Beyond
Magic: The Gathering head designer Mark Rosewater stated that players who dislike the Universes Beyond crossover sets must adapt to their inclusion or "walk away" from the game. He explained that these sets have fundamentally changed the game's scope and awareness, comparing their impact to the introduction of the Commander format. While acknowledging fan frustration over the unavoidable nature of these sets in most formats, Rosewater emphasized that their popularity makes a return to the past impossible.
From the Cookout to the Console: Black Spades Comes to XBOX Today
Black Spades, a new digital adaptation of the classic card game, has launched today on Xbox Series X|S. Developed by the independent Black-owned studio Konsole Kingz, the game aims to capture the nostalgic feel of playing Spades with family and friends, incorporating familiar house rules and traditions. The title also emphasizes representation in gaming and offers online matchmaking, voice chat, and cross-platform multiplayer.
Jokers, Deuces And Big Bids – Black Spades Lands On Xbox
Black Spades, a digital adaptation of the classic card game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S. Developed and published by Konsole Kingz, the game aims to provide an authentic Spades experience with customizable house rules, including Jokers, Deuces, and Reneg calling. Priced at £23.74, it focuses on recreating the competitive spirit of traditional card games for both new and experienced players.
Hillthorn Announced
Raw Fury and Fool Moon have announced Hillthorn, a new card-based investigation game for PC. The unique gameplay mechanic involves players searching for truth without speaking any words.
Raw Fury Announces Hillthorn, a Dark Investigation Game for PC
Indie publisher Raw Fury and developer Fool Moon have announced Hillthorn, a dark, card-based investigation game where players must uncover a mystery without spoken dialogue. The game, set to release on PC, tasks players with finding a missing child in the titular mazelike trails, using logic and intuition to decipher clues presented through cards. Hillthorn joins Raw Fury's catalog of mystery titles and is available to wishlist on Steam.
MTG Hobbit reignites the "no pumpkins allowed in Middle-earth" debate, and yes, it's as wild as it sounds
A debate has resurfaced within the Magic: The Gathering community regarding the inclusion of pumpkins in the upcoming The Hobbit set, specifically on basic land cards depicting the Shire. This has reignited discussions about lore accuracy, as pumpkins are not native to Middle-earth according to Tolkien's established world-building, leading to past content restrictions in other Lord of the Rings projects.
Rabbids Cards Royale on Kickstarter | Launch on 17/07/2026
Rabbids Cards Royale, an official party card game created in partnership with Ubisoft to celebrate 20 years of Rabbids, has launched its Kickstarter campaign. The game, described as a "Rabbids" take on "The President" card game, features chaotic twists and playful artwork. The Kickstarter campaign is highlighted as a "Project We Love" and aims to launch the game on July 17, 2026.
Riftbound announces a proactive ban ahead of Set 4, with more ban updates on the way
Riftbound lead designer Dave Guskin announced that the card Stealthy Pursuer will be proactively banned in Set 4 due to an infinite combo. A full rules update and ban list will go live on July 24th alongside the Vendetta Pre-Rift. Riot Games is monitoring the card pool and willing to act before problematic combos become entrenched in tournament play.
