Archive for January, 2014
Counterfeit ‘Magic the Gathering’ Cards Found
Friday, January 17th, 2014
According to an article released earlier this week on Star City Games by Chas Andres, it was discovered that a individual or company in China has produced and released perhaps hundreds of thousands of counterfeit Magic cards.
Now, fake cards already exist. The difference here is, the “cards” produced in China are really good. This is why – at least in part – why Wizards of the Coast announced last week the redesign and added features, including a foiling “bubble” and proprietary font, to Magic cards coming with the release of Magic 2015.
Counterfeit cards is a serious issue and something that Battleground Games & Hobbies will likewise take very seriously.
To read Mr. Andres article in it’s entirety (recommended), please click here. His article likewise included how to detect these fakes, including images.
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Tags: Chas Andres, Counterfeit Cards, Fakes, Magic the Gathering, MTG, News
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Wizards of the Coast Announces Expanded Live Video Coverage in 2014
Thursday, January 16th, 2014
Wizards of the Coast has announced plans to expand live video streaming coverage of all North American, European and Japanese premier, pro-level Magic the Gathering events in 2014 via Twitch.tv/magic. Furthermore, video coverage will come to Australia for the first time, too.
Wizards plans to partner with production companies/teams in numerous countries in order to produce this coverage, including ChannelFireball and Star City Games. For Japanese events, a company called NicoNico will produce the content. Events with out video coverage will continue to have text coverage on DailyMTG.com.
In addition, they announced that Luis-Scott Vargas and Ben Stark of ChannelFireball fame will come on as commentators for this coverage.
To read the article in it’s entirety, click here.
About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and KAIJUDO. Wizards is also a publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Website at www.wizards.com.
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Tags: Event Coverage, Grand Prix, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Pro Tour, Wizards of the Coast, WOTC
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20th Century Fox to Produce ‘Magic the Gathering’ Movie
Thursday, January 16th, 2014
It’s a big week for Magic the Gathering news! According to the Hollywood Reporter, Magic is headed to the big screen. 20th Century Fox has closed a deal with Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro to acquire the rights to produce a film franchise of Magic on a scale the likes of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.
No word yet when production will start or when a potential release date for the film. Fox has enlisted Simon Kinberg to oversee development of the franchise.
About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and KAIJUDO. Wizards is also a publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Website at www.wizards.com.
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Tags: 20th Century Fox, Hollywood Reporter, Magic Movie, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Simon Kinberg, Wizards of the Coast, WOTC
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Wizards of the Coast Announces New ‘Modern Event Deck’
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
Wizards of the Coast announced last week, a brand new Event Deck product. This time, the new product will feature the Modern format. Here is the press release, quoted in it’s entirety:
“Your power is here. Your time is now.”
“Get started with the deep-strategy Modern format in style! Draw on rare, high-powered Magic cards from past sets with this tightly constructed 60-card deck. Also includes a 15-card sideboard, strategy guide, Spindown life counter, 80 exclusive card sleeves, 5 double-sided tokens, and a deck box.
We are excited to introduce a new deck product to support the Modern format. This is meant to be in-line with the Event Decks we have released for specific sets except this is not set-specific and is for Modern rather than for Standard.”
Deck Design and Deck Development: Ben Hayes
Languages Available: English
Release Date: May 30, 2014
MSRP: $74.99
Source: DailyMTG.com
About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and KAIJUDO. Wizards is also a publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Website at www.wizards.com.
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Tags: Event Deck, Magic the Gathering, Modern, MTG, Wizards of the Coast, WOTC
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MTG Born of the Gods Spoiler Season is Here! (WARNING: Contains Spoilers)
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
The next major Magic the Gathering release, Born of the Gods – the second set in Theros block – spoiler season is upon us! Check out what’s been spoiled thus far. Plus, additional Born of the Gods information below, including product images, links, and pre-release information!
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Pretty sweet start to Born of the Gods! Additional Born of the Gods information:
– Mechanics of Born of the Gods –
– Card Image Gallery of Born of the Gods –
– YouTube Born of the Gods Trailer –
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Tags: Born of the Gods, Ephara, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Pain Seer, Pre-release, Preview, Spoilers, Wizards of the Coast, WOTC
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New Expansions for ‘Summoner Wars’ Announced
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014
According to ICv2.com, Plaid Hat Games will release two new Second Summoner Faction Decks for their Summoner Warsdeck building game in April:Jungle Elves and Cloaks.
The new decks will round out the original eight Summoner Wars factions. Both decks have their own Summoner (Jexik for Cloaks, Nikuya Nafor for Jungle Elves), set-up card, Champions, Commons, Walls and Event Cards. As single faction decks, they do require any Summoner Wars Master Set or Starter Set to play.
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Source: ICv2.com
Tags: Board Games, ICv2, Plaid Hat Games, Summoner Wars, Tabletop Gaming
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