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Winner’s Circle – Feb 21 Friday Night Magic Champions
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil Elvish Mystic! Now, let’s check out last week’s winner’s:
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Modern – Start time: 7:30 PM
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod Two – Start time: 7:30 PM
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod Three – Start time: 7:30 PM
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA
Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM
Congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our Friday Night Magic events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us.
If you’re looking for a friendly atmosphere to enjoy playing Magic the Gathering while meeting new, like-minded people and win cool prizes and exclusive promo cards, then Friday Night Magic at Battleground Games & Hobbies is exactly what you’re looking for! Try Friday Night Magic today at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic players consider Friday night the best night of the week. To learn more about our Friday Night Magic events, please click here.
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Tags: FNM, Friday Night Magic, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Winners Circle
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Wizards of the Coast Releases Statement Regarding Grand Prix Paris
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Everyone is aware by now that at this year’s Grand Prix Paris, won by Javier Dominguez playing a Blue/Black/Green Legacy deck, came under review due to numerous issues that occurred during the event (see “UPDATE: Grand Prix Paris Standings Under Review“). Even though there was a disqualification after the last round of the swiss that put popular Brazilian professional Magic player Paulo Vitor Damo de Rosa into the top eight, perhaps the most notorious “cheat” is the “Brainstorm heard round the world,” in which eventual champion Mr. Dominguez only returned one card to the top of his deck after casting a Brainstorm during his turn – all on camera!
Last Friday, on the eve of Pro Tour Born of the Gods, Wizards of the Coast released this statement regarding Grand Prix Paris 2014:
“Two situations arose at Grand Prix Paris that have raised some questions on social media. While we don’t discuss ongoing investigations, or the underlying causes leading to a Disqualification, here is some explanation of the policies behind these two situations.
Head Judge Riccardo Tessitori conducted an investigation of Gerardo Jurado Gibert during round 13 of Grand Prix Paris after a suspicious Game Rule Violation. After listening to all involved parties (Jurado Gibert, his opponent and the Floor Judge), he did not feel that he had sufficient information to assess a Disqualification at that time and, in the interests of keeping the tournament moving, allowed the player to continue playing. As more information came to light during further interviews, and consultation with other senior judges present, Head Judge Tessitori was convinced that the actions taken during the Game Rule Violation were intentional and issued the appropriate Unsporting Conduct – Cheating infraction. As Tessitori stated: “The fact that two rounds had passed and the fact that the player made Top 8 shouldn’t be good reasons to keep in the tournament a player who I was now sure had cheated.” Following the appropriate course of action in such a situation, since Jurado Gibert had already finished his match, the result for round 15 stood and Jurado Gibert was therefore disqualified after round 15 and before the Quarter Finals. As defined in policy, since the cut to top 8 had not yet been made, Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa, who ended up 9th in the standings prior to Gibert’s removal from the tournament, advanced to the Top 8.
During an on-camera match in the quarterfinals, Javier Dominguez played Brainstorm and only returned one card to the top of his library when resolving it. After investigating the issue and discussing it with the player, Head Judge Tessitori and the Investigations Committee have concluded that the error was accidental. The infraction has been noted in Dominguez’ penalty history. Since the error was not noticed during the game and Cheating has been ruled out in this situation, the Grand Prix result will stand as is.”
So, Mr. Dominguez will retain his title. What do you think? Watch the video below and let us know in the comments below.
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Tags: Cheating, Grand Prix Paris 2014, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Wizards of the Coast, WOTC
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Grand Prix Montreal Trial TOMORROW!
Friday, February 21st, 2014
Format: Standard
Date: February 22rd, 2014 – TOMORROW!
Time: Doors at 10:00am, Registration at 11:00am, Round 1 pairings at 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
Address:
1423 Bedford Street
Abington MA 02351
781.261.9669
Parking on site
• Google Maps
• Battleground’s Facebook Page
This event is being run as a Grand Prix Trial for Montreal:
• Decklists required
• Cut to top 8
Prizes:
• First Prize – 4x Tarmogoyf and 2 Byes at Grand Prix Montreal (guaranteed).
• Other prizes may consist of store credit based on attendance.
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Tags: GPT, Grand Prix Trial, Magic Grand Prix, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Standard, Tarmogoyf
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Announcing ‘Netrunner’ 2014 Championship Event
Thursday, February 20th, 2014
Players, Battleground Games & Hobbies is the proud host of Fantasy Flight’s 2014 Store Championship tournaments! Running through March, these prestigious local tournaments are your first chance to test the waters of the 2014 tournament calendar, meet other local players, vie for bragging rights, and compete for cool, exclusive prizes. Battleground Games & Hobbies is one of just a few stores in the region hosting events. Be sure to join us!
Format: Standard, as outlined here.
Date: March 15th, 2014
Time: Round 1 begins at 12:00pm, Doors open at 10:00am, Registration begins at 11:00am
Entrance Fee: $5.00
Address:
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
508.316.1195
Google Maps
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Contact:
Please contact us with any questions.
The tournaments will follow the standard Fantasy Flight tournament rules.
Each round will last 65 minutes.
The number of rounds will be based on turnout. There will not be a cut followed by single elimination rounds.
Swiss pairings (each player will play in every round if they would like, barring byes).
Each player must bring 1 Corporation and 1 Runner deck in accordance with the Deck Restriction rules found here (page 2).
Prizes will look like:
Champion: Store Championship Plaque; Deck Box; first place certificate worth a first round bye at one of the 2014 Regional Championships.
Runner Up: Deck Box
Top 4: Custom “Top 4” playmat
Everyone: Alternate art cards with full-bleed graphic design (for the first 32 players).
Additional prizes may be awarded based on turnout.
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Tags: Android Netrunner, Fantasy Flight, Store Championship, Tournament
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Winner’s Circle – Feb 14 Friday Night Magic Champions
Tuesday, February 18th, 2014
Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil Elvish Mystic!
This Saturday, join us at Battleground Games & Hobbies for our featured Grand Prix Montreal Trial in which the winner will earn two byes to Grand Prix Montreal and four Future Sight Tarmogoyf cards! Now, let’s check out last week’s winner’s:
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM
1st Place: Chris Alexander (Blue-White Control)
2nd Place: Darryl Pacheco (Blue-White Aggro)
3rd lace: Alex Suarez (Blue-White Devotion)
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM
1st Place: Patrick Gallivan
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA
Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM
1st Place: Chris Bilbo
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA
Modern FNM – Start time: 7:15 PM
1st Place: Robert Rund
Congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our Friday Night Magic events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us.
If you’re looking for a friendly atmosphere to enjoy playing Magic the Gathering while meeting new, like-minded people and win cool prizes and exclusive promo cards, then Friday Night Magic at Battleground Games & Hobbies is exactly what you’re looking for! Try Friday Night Magic today at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic players consider Friday night the best night of the week. To learn more about our Friday Night Magic events, please click here.
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Tags: Friday Night Magic, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Winners Circle
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Funko Announces Licensing Agreement with Wizards of the Coast
Tuesday, February 18th, 2014
Funko, makers of the popular POP! series vinyl collectible figures, has announced at Toy Fair an agreement with Wizards of the Coast to produce Magic the Gathering Planeswalkers! You can check out the press release in it’s entirety below. In addition, here’s a link to Wizards of the Coast announcement, as well. Thanks to Frank Lepore of TCGplayer.com for posting this on Facebook.
“FUNKO ANNOUNCES LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH WIZARDS OF THE COAST TO PRODUCE
MAGIC: THE GATHERING PLANESWALKER FIGURES
LYNNWOOD, WA – February 16, 2014 – Funko is excited to announce a new licensing agreement with Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) to produce Magic: The Gathering Planeswalker figures for their popular Pop! Vinyl Figures and new Legacy Collection Action Figures lines.
“We are deeply honored and very excited that Wizards of the Coast chose Funko as a partner to develop truly cool collectibles for Magic: The Gathering. I know the fans of Magic have been waiting nearly 20 years to get their hands on some fantastic Action Figures and stylized Vinyl figures. I promise that we won’t disappoint them!” said Brian Mariotti, CEO of Funko.
The first series of Pop! Vinyl figures, set to release in April, will feature iconic Magic: The Gathering Planeswalkers Jace Beleren, Garruk Wildspeaker, Chandra Nalaar, Liliana Vess, Ajani Goldmane and Nissa Revane. Funko Pop! Vinyl figures are 3.75 inch tall super stylized vinyl figures. With over 10 Million sold since 2010, it is the world’s largest line of collectible stylized vinyl in the world.
Funko is also excited to announce that we have teamed up with talented sculptors at Gentle Giant to create Funko’s new Legacy Collection line of deluxe action figures featuring 20+ points of articulation and removable accessories for ages 14+. Set to release in August, the Magic: The Gathering Planeswalkers will be among the first Legacy Collection figures released, and you can expect the same iconic Planeswalkers as those released in Pop! Vinyl.
‘We are excited to bring the world’s best strategy game to life with these figures,’ said Elaine Chase, Brand Director for Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast. ‘Funko has been a great partner, and we’re looking forward to giving players yet another way to enjoy Magic: The Gathering.’
Funko products are available nationwide at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Toys R Us, Hot Topic, Target, Walmart, 7-Eleven, specialty toy retailers, and online at www.amazon.com.
About Funko
Funko is a pop culture licensed-focused toy company located in Lynnwood, WA. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible in the world with over 10 million units sold in the last three years. Funko prides itself on being purveyors of all things pop culture. Funko has licenses with over 150 television shows, movies, and video game and pop culture titles. For more information, visit www.funko.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 Web site at www.wizards.com.”
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Tags: Funko, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Planeswalkers, POP Figures, Toys, Wizards of the Coast, WOTC
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