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D&D 5th Edition Player’s Handbook Has Arrived!
Thursday, August 7th, 2014
Photo courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
The wait is over! The highly anticipated ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ 5th Edition Player’s Handbook has arrived at Battleground Games & Hobbies! This brand new D&D products is “…everything a player needs to create heroic character for the world’s greatest role-playing game [‘Dungeons & Dragons’].”
From the Wizards of the Coast official product page:
“The Player’s Handbook is the essential reference for every Dungeons & Dragons role-player. It contains rules for character creation and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration and combat, equipment, spells, and much more. Use this book to create exciting characters from among the most iconic D&D races and classes.
Dungeons & Dragons immerses you in a world of adventure. Explore ancient ruins and deadly dungeons. Battle monsters while searching for legendary treasures. Gain experience and power as you trek across uncharted lands with your companions.
The world needs heroes. Will you answer the call?”
All you have to do to answer the call is visit your local Battleground Games & Hobbies in either Abington, MA or Plainville, MA and pick up your copy today; or visit us online and have a copy of this amazing new book delivered right to your front door!
Plus, please don’t forget to join us at Battleground Games & Hobbies on August 9th for the D&D 5th Edition Release event beginning at 10:00 AM and celebrate the release of the brand new Player’s Handbook!
Tags: 5th edition, D&D, D&D Next, Dungeons & Dragons, New Release, Next, Player's Handbook, Wizards of the Coast
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Lloydel Pictures and Battleground Games & Hobbies Presents: Grudge Match – Calder vs. Lowe!
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
Tags: Grudge Match, Lloydel Pictures, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Nick Lowe, Paul Calder, YouTube
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‘Dragon Ball Z’ TCG to Make a Comeback!
Tuesday, August 5th, 2014
Photo courtesy of ICv2.com.
Panini America, publisher of licensed sports and entertainment collectibles, announced plans last week at San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) to release a new edition of the classic Score Dragon Ball Z card game in August, according to hobby industry news website ICv2.com.
The 2014 edition will include more than 200 new cards, reprints of past fan favorites and will be completely compatible with the original series. The new game was developed by Panini America Brand Manager Aik Tongtharadol, a former DBZ world champion who also worked on the original game.
The 69-card 2014 Dragon Ball Z Starter Deck will feature five Prizm technology cards and one parallel in every deck. Release is planned for late August of this year.
Score originally introduced the game, based on the evergreen hit anime series, back in 2000, with the Saiyan Saga starter decks and boosters. The game was hugely popular and released 11 expansions, based on different “Saga” story arcs. After the Kid Buu Saga release, Score shifted focus of the game to the Dragon Ball GT Sagas in 2003 and introduced some key rule changes, though the game was still compatible with previous versions.
Score redesigned and reintroduced the game in 2005 as the Dragon Ball Z Trading Card Game, but the rules of the game were changed to accommodate FUNimation’s Ultimate Uncut Edition DVD releases, and the new edition was not compatible with previous expansions. The game was officially discontinued in June 2006.
Bandai America released the unaffiliated Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game.
So, if you’re a Dragon Ball Z fan, this game is not to be missed. Please be sure to let you’re local Battleground Games & Hobbies know you’d like to check this game out!
Tags: Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Panini America, San Diego Comic Con, Score, SDCC, TCG, Trading Card Game
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IDW Games Announces ‘V-Wars’ Strategy Board Game
Monday, August 4th, 2014
Photo courtesy of ICv2.com.
IDW Games announced plans last week for a big box strategy board game adaptation of Jonathan Maberry’s prose series, and recent comic adaptation, V-Wars, designed by Rob Daviau, according to hobby industry news website ICv2.com.
IDW launched a comic adaptation of the New York Times best-selling horror series on Free Comic Book Day. Now they have tapped well known game designer Rob Daviau (Risk: Legacy, Betrayal at House on the Hill) to work with V-Wars author and creator Mayberry to bring the V-Wars experience to the tabletop.
The story will pull from and add to the ongoing comic’s universe, with players taking the role of either humans or vampires in a struggle for dominance. Though the game is still in development, release is planned for March 2015.
“[The game] …combines a lot of what I do and what interests me–combat, conflict, narrative, interesting choices, horror, and a fun world to play in,” said Daviau. “I hope to be able to bring all the feeling of the stories and comics into the game. It’s still early but I can already see chances for a lot of subterfuge and shifting goals. Just because you start the game as a human, doesn’t mean you’ll end as one.”
Tags: Board Games, IDW Games, IDW Publishing, New Release, TableTop, V-Wars
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August Through October FNM Promo’s Announced
Friday, August 1st, 2014
Check it out loyal Battleground Games & Hobbies fans! Wizards of the Coast announced last week the next few months of Friday Night Magic promo cards, including a couple of really cool cards, all featuring new art!
August 2014. Photo courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
September 2014. Photo courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
October 2014. Photo courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
Remember, these awesome cards may only be earned at Friday Night Magic, so please don’t forget to join us at your local Battleground Games & Hobbies in Abington, MA or Plainville, MA!
What do you think of the upcoming exclusive promo cards? Let us know in the comments below!
Tags: Banishing Light, Bile Blight, Fanatic of Xenagos, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Promo Cards, Wizards of the Coast
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Wizards of the Coast Announces Sweeping Changes to ‘Magic’ Organized Play
Wednesday, July 30th, 2014
Wizards of the Coast announced yesterday sweeping changes to the Magic the Gathering organized play program as a result of unprecedented growth in both it’s Grand Prix program and Pro Tour Qualifier programs. Based upon feedback from the community at large, including judges, players, and local-game-store’s alike, the following changes were announced:
A New Path to the Pro Tour
The take away:
- New path to the Pro Tour will now feature a two-tier event series to qualify – a Preliminary PTQ feeding a Regional PTQ;
- Winners of Preliminary PTQ’s are invited to participate in the Regional PTQ;
- Preliminary PTQ’s will be run by local game stores;
- Qualified players may play in any Regional PTQ they wish;
- The top four finishers of the Regional PTQ qualify for the Pro Tour, including airfare;
- If a Regional PTQ has 128 participants or more, the top eight players qualify for the Pro Tour instead.
Improving Grand Prix Events
The take away:
- Amount of Grand Prix events increased from 46 to 54;
- The top eight (top four for a team event) will receive invitations to the Pro Tour regardless of event attendance;
- Everyone with 39 match points – or a record of 13-2 – will qualify for the Pro Tour;
- Total prize pay out increased to $70,000 if attendance is 3600 or more.
Changes to the Pro Player’s Club
The take away:
- Pro Points at Pro Tour’s will now be awarded based upon final match point score instead of final swiss standing beyond the top eight;
- Pro Points at Grand Prix events will likewise now be awarded based upon final match point score beyond the top eight;
- Players at the Pro Tour finishing with 33 match points or more will receive an invitation and airfare to the next Pro Tour;
- Minor changes to the threshold needed to reach Platinum Pro-level status;
- Gold Pro-level no longer awards a $500.00 appearance fee. Instead, Gold Pro-level now awards airfare to all Pro Tours for the season.
What do you think of these sweeping changes? Is this better for the Magic the Gathering organized play program or worse? Tell us what you think of the new changes effective beginning in August in the comments below!
Tags: Changes, Grand Prix, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Organized Play, Pro Tour, Pro Tour Qualifier, PTQ, Wizards of the Coast, WOTC
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