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Go, go, Power Rangers — all the way to Disney+. At least, that is the hope of the Mouse House, which is currently eyeing an adaptation of the Mighty Morphin' superheroes for the small screen. According to a new, exclusive report from TheWrap, it is said that Percy Jackson and the Olympian showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz are in talks to write, showrun, and produce a new live-action series for Disney+.

The duo are hoping to reinvent the franchise for a new generation of fans while also still engaging with those — mostly adults — who grew up with and already love the world of Hasbro and Saban's "Super Sentai" (as they were originally known in Japan). Hasbro, the company that now owns the rights to the characters, will also be producing the series.

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz are in talks with Disney+ to helm a live-action Power Rangers television series. The first entry in Saban's Power Rangers franchise was the original 1990s TV series The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, which followed a group of five teenagers with attitude who gain the ability to morph into superpowered heroes. With 30 seasons of continuity on TV, the last attempt to reboot Power Rangers in 2017 failed at the box office.

Now, TheWrap has reported that Disney+'s Percy Jackson team is being eyed for aPower Rangers live-action series. Based on Rick Rordian's fantasy children's books, Steinberg and Shotz have led Percy Jackson and the Olympians since its premiere in 2023. The award-winning Greek mythology series has been praised for its faithfulness to Riordan's work, and has already been renewed for season 3 ahead of season 2's late 2025 premiere.

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“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz are in talks to write, showrun and produce a live-action “Power Rangers” series for Disney+ and 20th Century TV, TheWrap has exclusively learned.

Hasbro will produce the series, which will reinvent the franchise for a whole new generation of fans while delighting those who already know and love the world of Power Rangers.

The ’90s TV show, originally called “The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers,” was inspired by a Japanese children’s show, “Super Sentai” (even using footage from that show). It featured five teenagers who gain the ability to “morph” into superheroes known as the Power Rangers, complete with their own mech fighters. A film version of the series that starred most of the original cast was released in 1995, with a second one in 1997 (this one featured only a few original cast members).

The series has had many...

Card treatments for Magic: The Gathering (Mtg) sets have always played a crucial role in not only enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the card game, but also the collectibility and therefore player engagement as well. With many of these special treatments only available in limited quantities for each set, the long-term value of cards with treatments tends to be higher, and often the most sought-after Mtg cards are those with a treatment applied. Given that Magic: The Gathering is making a highly awaited return to one of the game's most popular settings next month, it's only natural that an entirely new card treatment is making its debut. With Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Wizards of the Coast is returning two beloved cycles that each feature stunning art, one of which will contain the new treatment.

Over the course of its 15 seasons and five feature films, SpongeBob SquarePants has teamed up with unexpected friends like Keanu Reeves (John Wick franchise), David Hasselhoff (Baywatch) and even Nosferatu. However, a new partnership will take SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward and his friends outside of Bikini Bottom to a destination you never saw coming. Collider can exclusively reveal that Secret Lair, from the worlds of Magic: The Gathering will have special collections featuring characters from the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise. The collections go on sale starting March 24 at 9 Am Pt and will be available for as long as supplies last.

Saturday Night Live went for the obvious in its cold open: Donald Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, in which the president and Vice President Jd Vance berated the Ukrainian leader as he tried to argue that Russian President Vladimir Putin could not be trusted.

Making a cameo appearance was Mike Myers, appearing as a chainsaw-waving Elon Musk.

“Donald, what are you doing in my office? You know I am the president now, right?” Myers are Musk asked. “I’m kidding, I’m kidding. Maybe not? Maybe not?”

The sketch opened with Zelensky sitting in the Oval Office with Trump (James Austin Johnson) and Vance (Bowen Yang), as well as a catatonic Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Marcello Hernandez).

“President Zelensky, you want to say a few words. Maybe tell Mr. Putin how much you love him and that you’re sorry you invaded Russia. Maybe offer him one night with your wife,...

After a successful 2024 led by Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive is working on a Aaa game based on one of Hasbro’s biggest franchises. The easy assumption is that it will be Dungeons & Dragons, but we think that would be a mistake.

Which franchise would work best? | Image Credit: Saber Interactive

Baldur’s Gate 3 has already set the gold standard for D&d video games, so it makes little sense to compete in the same space. Instead, Hasbro should consider Magic: The Gathering, a franchise with rich lore, diverse settings, and a built-in fanbase. And think about it, Magic would be a perfect match for Saber’s Swarm Tech.

We want Space Marine 2 style hordes in a Magic: The Gathering game It would be so much better than another D&d game. | Image Credit: Saber Interactive

During a recent earnings call, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks announced that the...

MagicCon in Chicago is right around the corner, and that means the fans are going to be out in droves to see all their favorite stars give the latest updates and insight onto all the hottest projects. With every con comes ample opportunity to purchase merchandise as a souvenir, and Collider is thrilled to partner with Heroes & Villains to exclusively announce a new clothing line based on the popular card game, Magic: The Gathering, which includes a hoodie and several tee-shirts. The hoodie in the new Magic: The Gathering collection retails for $90, and all of the T-shirts can be purchased for $30 upon release. The line will be available on the first day of MagicCon Chicago, which kicks on Friday, February 21, and runs through Sunday, February 23. Check out the new collection here.

We've already had excellent fantasy adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, decent adaptations of The Wheel of Time and His Dark Materials, and troubled versions of The Witcher and Shadow and Bone. Now, it's time for another beloved fantasy IP to enter the adaptation arena, Magic: the Gathering. Based on the immensely popular card game by Wizards of the Coast, the Magic: the Gatheringuniverse will be the setting for a new live-action fantasy franchise.

Variety reports that the Magic: the Gathering card game is being transformed into a new movie and TV franchise by Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro. The new project has been described as a "live-action feature film and television universe." First up will be a live-action movie. However, details about the new film are scarce. In fact, details about any of the upcoming projects in the Magic: the Gathering franchise are being kept...

Magic: The Gathering is a collectible trading card game that's been popular since the early 1990s, where players take on the roles of powerful Planeswalker wizards and do battle against each other. The game currently has 50 million players around the world. And now, Hollywood wants to make a Magic: The Gathering cinematic universe, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

This is a joint venture between Hasbro Entertainment, which owns Magic: The Gathering; and Legendary Entertainment, which is behind the new swath of Dune movies and TV shows, as well as the newer Godzilla/Kong movies and the upcoming Minecraft movie. They know their way around a franchise.

Per THR, the plan is to start with a Magic: The Gathering movie before expanding to TV. Adapting Magic to the screen is different from adapting, say, Dune, which is based on a book that has a story with a beginning, middle and end.

Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment will produce a live-action feature based on Hasbro’s “Magic: The Gathering”, collectible trading cards game, noted as the first billion dollar brand, for the “G.I Joe”, “Transformers” toy company:

"...the 'Magic: The Gathering' collectible card game was created by Richard Garfield... ...and released in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast, now a subsidiary of toy giant Hasbro.

"Noted as the first 'fantasy' trading card game, with more than twenty billion cards produced, premise of the game is a battle between 'wizard planeswalkers' who cast spells... ...use artifacts and summon creatures depicted on individual cards, to defeat their opponents, by draining them of their 20 'starting life' points..."

New cards are released on a regular basis through expansion sets... ...with certain cards monetarily valuable due to their rarity in production and utility in gameplay... ...with many cards worth thousands of dollars each.

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Planeswalkers, assemble! Over a decade after Fox tried and failed to bring the fantasy world of Magic: The Gathering to the big screen with, MonsterVerse architects Legendary and toymakers turned burgeoning movie powerhouse Hasbro are reaching for the topdeck to give Wizards Of The Coast's iconic collectible card game an on-screen universe that's as expansive as its in-game world. Per Variety's reporting, the entertainment world juggernauts are joining forces to create a cinematic universe for Magic that will stretch across both film and television.

With over 50 million players worldwide and an estimated value of over $1 billion, Magic: The Gathering is already a major player in the fantasy space, and thanks to its multiversal approach to storytelling, its vast lore and mythos — built out over three decades of trading card and video game releases — can be pulled from and played with however Hasbro and Legendary see fit. First up on the agenda though,...

Magic: The Gathering is getting the film and TV adaptation treatment courtesy of Hasbro and Legendary Entertainment.

Magic: The Gathering is getting a rather expansive adaptation that will span a live action film and a ‘television universe’. Even if you’ve never built your own deck before, you’ve likely heard of the collectible card game. It’s a phenomenon, having generated over a billion dollars in 2023 alone.

As such, Hasbro and Legendary plan to capitalise on the clear interest in Magic: The Gathering, adapting the game into a series of projects.

The report at Deadline states that the film will come first, followed by a range of television projects and more ‘content’ (nothing gets us more excited than the promise of ‘content’) to come.

Beyond collecting cards, building a deck and then employing strategies and skill to beat your opponent, Magic: The Gathering does have a story of sorts:...

Big news has been revealed for fans of Magic: The Gathering. A film and TV universe based on the franchise is moving forward with development, with a Magic: The Gathering movie first up to be made.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Hasbro Entertainment has partnered up with Legendary Entertainment to create a shared universe for Magic: The Gathering. There are plans to make at least one film along with a tie-in TV series with the former coming first. For fans of the original card game, this may be exciting news, given the success Legendary has had with other big-name franchises. The company is behind the MonsterVerse and Dune movies, and they've also found success with Netflix's Enola Holmes, which has a sequel in the works. Legendary is also behind the upcoming Minecraft movie starring Jason Momoa.

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A live-action TV and movie universe based on the 32-year old, wildly popular Magic: The Gathering trading card game is being built by Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment, it was announced on Thursday.

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Initial plans call for a feature film to be dealt out first, with television series and other content to be developed as the universe expands.

Attention fellow nerds, our time has come as the multiverse is expanding once again — this time with Magic: The Gathering. Hasbro Entertainment and Legendary Entertainment are teaming up to bring the iconic trading card game to both film and television, officially launching a shared Magic: The Gathering universe, and the first item on the agenda is a big-screen adaptation of the fantasy franchise. Magic: The Gathering has become a pop culture staple since it was first launched in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast, and it was a pioneer of the trading card game format. It has since inspired a global community of 50 million players, so you can see why Legendary would want to tap into that market.

“Magic: The Gathering,” the trading card game played in basements around the globe since 1993, is set for major film and TV adaptations from Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment.

The toy maker and the Hollywood mini-major behind the “Godzilla” and “Dune” franchises will create “a live-action feature film and television universe” based on the fantasy series, with an inaugural feature film first on deck. Hasbro estimates the strategy tournament represents a $1 billion piece of intellectual property, thanks to over 50 million players engaging with its fantastic worlds.

“We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than ‘Magic The Gathering,'” said Mary Parent, Legendary’s head of worldwide production. “Alongside the fantastic Hasbro team, we look forward to creating a multimedia universe that thrills longstanding fans and creates a broad wave of new ones.”

Zev Foreman, Hasbro head of film, added that...

Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment are teaming to create a live-action film and television universe based on Magic: The Gathering, the trading card game marking Hasbro’s first $1 billion brand.

The first project to emerge from the deal will be a film, with TV series and other content to be developed as well as the universe expands.

Created in 1993, Magic: The Gathering is recognized as the world’s first trading card game, having connected with more than 50 million fans of all ages worldwide. In the game, players take on the role of planeswalkers, powerful spellcasters who summon creatures, cast spells, and use artifacts to defeat their opponents. The game is known for its deep strategy, complex mechanics, and the ability to customize decks from a vast library of thousands of unique cards.

Since its release, Magic: The Gathering has expanded into a global phenomenon, with competitive tournaments, professional play circuits,...

Magic: The Gathering is getting a movie adaptation!

Hasbro is working on a universe based on the beloved card game, teaming up with Legendary Entertainment to develop a film and TV franchise, beginning with the movie, via THR.

The company Wizards of the Coast launched Magic: The Gathering in 1993 as the world’s first trading card game. It became a global hit in the ’90s, spawning conventions around the world. Hasbro acquired Wizards of the Coast in 1999, and says the game has reached 50 million players.

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“We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering,” said Legendary’s chairman of worldwide production. “Alongside the fantastic Hasbro team, we look forward to creating a multimedia universe that thrills longstanding fans and creates a broad wave of new ones.”

Legendary has helped to turn...

Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment announced today that they are teaming up to create a live-action movie based on Magic: The Gathering, the hugely successful collectable card game which was Hasbro’s first $1 billion brand.

The Magic: The Gathering movie is only the first step. A TV series and other content are set to follow. In a statement, Mary Parent, Legendary’s Chairman of Worldwide Production, said, “We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering. Alongside the fantastic Hasbro team, we look forward to creating a multimedia universe that thrills longstanding fans and creates a broad wave of new ones.“

Zev Foreman, Hasbro Entertainment’s Head of Film, added, “This is an exciting and complementary partnership, uniting one of the world’s most iconic brands with a powerful and proven steward. Magic: The Gathering has inspired...

“Magic: The Gathering” is coming to life. A film and TV universe based on the popular card game is in the works from Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment, with plans for a live-action feature film to kick off an interconnected universe that will expand into TV and other content.

Created in 1993 by Richard Garfield, Magic: The Gathering is the world’s first trading card game and involves dueling wizards, spells and fantastical creatures.

Mary Parent, Legendary’s Chairman of Worldwide Production, said, “We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than ‘Magic: The Gathering.’ Alongside the fantastic Hasbro team, we look forward to creating a multimedia universe that thrills longstanding fans and creates a broad wave of new ones.”

Zev Foreman, Hasbro Entertainment’s Head of Film, said, “This is an exciting and complementary partnership, uniting one of the world...

Hasbro Entertainment is conjuring up a universe based on its Magic: The Gathering game. The toy company is teaming with Legendary Entertainment to develop a shared Magic: The Gathering universe that it says will span film and TV. The first order of business is adapting the game as a movie.

The company Wizards of the Coast launched Magic: The Gathering in 1993 as the world’s first trading card game. It soon was a worldwide hit, becoming a schoolyard staple in the 1990s and inspiring conventions. Hasbro acquired Wizards of the Coast in 1999, and says the game has reached 50 million players thanks to compelling characters, fantastical worlds and the deep strategy required to play.

“We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering,” said Mary Parent, Legendary’s chairman of worldwide production. “Alongside the fantastic Hasbro team, we...

Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment are partnering to create a live-action feature film and television universe based on Hasbro’s massively successful Magic: The Gathering, Hasbro’s first $1 billion brand.

Initial plans call for a feature film to lead the charge, with television series and other content to be developed as well as the universe expands.

Magic: The Gathering logo from Netflix

Legendary is well-known for its ability to translate IP with robust fandoms into epic, creator-driven projects across film, television, comics, and more, in a way that serves the property’s core fans while broadening its appeal to wider audiences.

Created in 1993, Magic: The Gathering is the world’s first trading card game. Its compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deeply strategic yet highly customizable gameplay have captivated more than 50 million fans of all ages worldwide.

Mary Parent, Legendary’s Chairman of Worldwide Production, said, “We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular,...

The first footage from The Stolen Child, a medieval fantasy film inspired by Celtic mythology, has just been revealed. From the looks of it, this movie blends the epic scale of The Lord of the Rings with the atmospheric beauty of The Green Knight.

Written and directed by Sebastian McKinnon, who also works as an illustrator for Magic: The Gathering, this project is a long-time dream for the filmmaker. Thanks to Variety, we now have a full preview of what’s shaping up to be a breathtaking film.

The story of The Stolen Child began years ago when Sebastian and his brother Benjamin went backpacking across Scotland. Immersed in the myths and legends of Celtic folklore, they came up with the idea for their own fantasy world.

The film is set in a realm where humans and faeries coexist, but tragedy strikes when the human king and queen are suddenly killed.

Disney Lorcana is getting ready to release its seventh set, Archazia’s Island. Archazia’s Island will be the third set since Ursula’s Return and will likely continue to build on the hints from Shimmering Skies and Azurite Sea about Jafar’s nefarious plans. These plot beats are set to come to a head with the Reign of Jafar set later this year. In addition to continuing Lorcana’s ongoing narrative, Archazia’s Island is also set to introduce some exciting new Glimmers to the game, some for characters that have yet to appear in Lorcana.

Archazia’s Island will focus heavily on Disney’s pet characters, so fans of the media giant's many animal protagonists or sidekicks will likely be interested in this set. The set’s tagline, “learn new tricks,” also has players speculating that some new mechanics will be revealed in the set. Spoilers for new...

A new Godzilla card game is coming out this year. The iconic kaiju Godzilla has found increased popularity in recent years thanks to the Oscar-winning Godzilla: Minus One and the popular Hollywood blockbuster Monsterverse movies made by Legendary Pictures. With a sequel to Godzilla: Minus One on the way and the Monsterverse continuing to chug along, it seems like Godzilla's stock has never been bigger—which is saying something given that the monster stands over 400 feet tall.

Bushiroad has announced new details about its Godzilla Card Game, which was quietly announced late last year. The new card game will be released simultaneously in Japanese and English, with a planned release date of July 2025. The initial game will feature two starter decks and a new booster pack line. While few details have been released in English, the card game features cards that use stills from various movies (ranging from classic...

Magic: The Gathering may have stealthily revealed an upcoming collaboration with the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise. In 2025, Wizards of the Coast will release seven Magic: The Gathering sets, beginning with Innistrad Remastered in late January. Wizards has revealed six of the seven sets so far. Innistrad Remastered, Aetherdrift, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, and Edge of Eternities will all take place in various official Magic: The Gathering planes, while the Final Fantasy franchise and Marvel's Spider-Man will be represented in Universes Beyond sets. Also in the works is a third Universes Beyond set, featuring an unknown IP.

A new theory suggests that this unknown Magic: The Gathering set will feature the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise. The theory notes that Wizards has been teasing upcoming Magic sets via Daily Deal sales on Magic: The Gathering Arena, with the last daily deal referencing Avatar: The Last Airbender. While the theory may seem farfetched,...

A new kind of magic spell is coming to Dungeons & Dragons in 2025, with a possible tease appearing in the recently released Worlds & Realms book. Dungeons & Dragons has big plans for 2025, with a new Monster Manual coming out next month, followed by a new Starter Set featuring its revised Fifth Edition rules and several other books. While most of D&d's focus this year will be on further establishing and strengthening its new ruleset, there's also some new content coming in the form of a "new kind of magic" appearing in one of this year's later releases.

At the end of 2025, Wizards of the Coast will release a pair of books focused on the iconic Forgotten Realms, the best-known of its many campaign settings. The Forgotten Realms Player Guide will provide players with new subclasses, backgrounds, feats, and spells, as well as a "new type of spell" that players can use.

Orcs have long been seen as one-note villains in a lot of fantasy media, but Dungeons & Dragons’ latest revision is attempting to change this long-standing trope. As any fantasy fan knows, the genre can suffer from a (somewhat ironic) lack of creativity at times. Even today, many fantasy creators cling tightly to genre conventions established by the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien, which makes any changes, like DnD’s new orcs, feel threatening or unprecedented to some.

That said, DnD is far from the first fantasy property to challenge genre conventions surrounding a traditionally villainous race. Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel, Snuff, for instance, challenges readers to reconsider the mistreatment of goblins. With the growing popularity of Dungeons & Dragons in the last decade, it’s understandable that Wizards of the Coast would want to modernize some of the game’s elements, like the way orcs are depicted.

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Magic: The Gathering returns with the re-introduction of the Innistrad expansion with Innistrad Remastered. This gothic-themed set takes players through the world of Innistrad, resurrecting favorites like Sorin, Emrakul, the Promised End, and Liliana of the Veil. Innistrad is full of spooky treats that will delight new and veteran players alike.

The original Innistrad expansion was originally released on September 30th, 2011, and featured 264 total cards. Among them were cards like Blasphemous Act, Delver of Secrets, and Snapcaster Mage, which was the final Magic Invitational prize card ever released. As one of the most highly-regarded expansions in Magic history, it's no wonder Wizards of the Coast is finally bringing it back.

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Love them or hate them, Magic: The Gathering’s Universes Beyond collaborations seem like they’re here to stay, and these franchises would be a good fit for future sets. Some Universes Beyond collaborations like Fallout and Doctor Who proved that Magic isn’t just restricting itself to fantasy series that are in line with its original aesthetic. The three upcoming Marvel sets - previewed with a Secret Lair this year - also show that some of the biggest IPs in current pop culture aren’t off the table.

With there seemingly being no upper limit on the types of IPs Magic: The Gathering is able to collaborate with, there are a lot of exciting possibilities for future sets. Some of these Magic has already printed cards for previous sets, but it would be fun to see them expanded into full sets. Others are franchises that would fit nicely into...

Roguelike deckbuilders is one of the most popular genres of indie games, with the likes of Balatro and Slay the Spire dominating it. Of course, it's such a popular genre for a good reason, as the engrossing gameplay loop, unlocking new cards, and oftentimes incredible visuals have helped cement its place at the top of the "one more go" category of games.

In fact, some of the best roguelike deckbuilders are also the best indie games of all time. They're worth playing for both newcomers to the genre looking for a great starting point and those who have played practically every game in the genre. However, there are far too many roguelike deckbuilders to play them all, so it's important to narrow down the selection. Luckily, there is an easy top 10 roguelike deckbuilders that everyone should check out.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! is playing its cards right heading into the new year, following today's announcement of a 20th anniversary remaster of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Gx anime that will air on TV Tokyo from April 2025 . The fan-favorite follow-up series originally aired from October 2004 to March 2008. Kenn, the voice of protagonist Jaden Yuki, shared the following comment: Thanks to everyone supporting me, I've been able to consistently face and play Jaden Yuki for almost half my life. As I gain more experience, the more I realize how incredible all the staff and cast were at the time! Congratulations again on the remastered version! Gotcha! That was a fun duel! And one for the viewers: Yugi Muto and friends built Duel Monsters. This has a different charm from the first generation; there are lots of laughs, tears and variety in the world of Gx, so please enjoy it! Yu-Gi-Oh! Gx Remaster Key Visual Furthermore, a...

Wizards of the Coast just released its December 2024 update to the banned Magic: The Gathering cards list. The announcement was made on December 16 and the update goes into effect immediately, impacting only a few play formats. Although a handful of cards appeared in the update, it makes significant changes to certain decks. The list also includes the ban of a specific special card that went unacknowledged in play formats for over a year.

The update from Wizards of the Coast not only includes the ban of certain Mtg cards, but it also announces the unban of some, bringing them back into legal play. Like the newly banned cards, only a few cards have been brought back and are allowed to be played again. This only affects one format, however, but may not see any changes in the future due to the way the specific format works. With this interesting update,...

Recently, Magic: The Gathering has announced a new set called Aetherdrift and with it a new name for one of the previous Planes in existence. Kaladesh has been renamed, and many players might be wondering why. The developers have given us multiple reasons, one as the in-universe explanation and one as the real-world reason. Both of them are meaningful in their own way, which players can read about down below.

The name change in Magic: The Gathering is spurred on by the Aetherdrift set, which is going to be a racing set with ten teams from many different planes. The Ghirapur Grand Prix is set to be the main event of this set, and it is now a legal event that various teams from all over are taking part in. It’s a fun, new addition to the lore, and one that is central to the change of Kaladesh to Avishkar.

Magic: The Gathering has renamed one of its iconic planes, with Kaladesh now called Avishkar. First introduced in 2015, Kaladesh is best known as the original home of iconic planeswalker Chandra Nalaar. Kaladesh, which drew inspiration from real-world India, is notable for having a high concentration of aether, a magic energy often used in summoning creatures. The plane has appeared in many Magic: The Gathering sets over the years, including the Kaladesh block of sets and the upcoming release Aetherdrift. However, in its next appearance, the plane will have a new name.

Wizards of the Coast announced this week that the plane will be called Avishkar moving forward. "We knew we had heard feedback at the release of the original Kaladesh set that that name carried unfortunate connotations in some dialects of the Hindi language, and we wanted to ensure our return to the plane was done thoughtfully and respectfully," Wizards...

Fans of Fantasy Flight Games will be extremely familiar with the concept of the Living Card Game, an idea that takes the deckbuilding and customisation aspects of a Trading Card Game, but rather than selling products to customers in random boosters or similar, Living Card Games are sold in preset packs or bundles, each of which contains a specific list of cards. Marvel Champions: The Card Game is now one of the most well-established Living Card Games out there, and for some, it is without doubt the most exciting.

The base game includes five hero decks and three villains, allowing from one to four players to tackle each villain with a wide variety of different configurations. Each villain has their own scheme and can be played in either an easier or a harder mode depending on the experience level of the players. Whilst the set contains a completely prebuilt deck...

The cutest set of Magic: The Gathering, released in 2024, is getting new tins with some exclusive inclusions. Wizards of the Coast created a series of tins featuring art from the beloved Bloomburrow set that is perfect for holiday gifts this December. With offering more than just brave little creatures, these tins come with various boosters to fuel anyone's dedication to Bloomburrow and other recently seen sets in the Mtg scene.

Bloomburrow was among the most popular sets this year due to the adorable creatures featured on the cards. Mtg tins also include boosters from other sets so collectors can expect more surprises inside these new products. Many players and collectors alike have loved the cute cards offered in the set, so these new tins are the perfect idea for any Mtg fan to wrap up the year and its releases. Although many exciting Mtg sets are to be released in...

Winter is Coming is already your go-to place for all things fantasy and sci-fi, so why not trust us with your 2024 holiday gift list, too? We’ve got clothing, collectibles, and everything in between from some of your favorite established franchises (and those you’ve yet to discover).

We’re confident you’ll be able to find something at every price point to fit the wants and needs of all the nerdy loved ones in your life. So have a look through and get ready for the most unique season of gift-giving you’ve ever experienced. Who knows? You might even discover something to treat yourself with while you’re at it!

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It’s 2001. Friends is the most popular show on television. Apple launches a strange little mp3 player called an iPod. A new online database called Wikipedia begins to sweep tech-savvy communities of contributors. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake have just started dating. The Spice Girls break up. Shrek and the first Lord of the Rings movie drop in theaters, creating new fandoms and revitalizing others. However, the film that steals the show is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, which breaks the record for the highest-grossing opening weekend of all time. J.K. Rowling is in the middle of writing and releasing her staggeringly famous series, having just put out Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (book four) in the year 2000. She’s not yet known for her transphobia and close-mindedness. It’s the Harry Potter golden age, and somebody at the up-and-coming toy and game maker Wizards of the Coast...

For Og fans of Magic: The Gathering, Magic: The Gathering Arena allows long-time and new fans to play on computers and mobile devices. Like any Magic: The Gathering game, Arena is about building and using the right deck. Both casual and competitive players can enjoy the game as there are plenty of options for different play styles.

Options for card types and deck-building include creatures, spells, enchantments, and artifacts. These card types can be built into various deck formats, such as Standard, Historic, and Draft. Magic: The Gathering Arena has a lot of customizability, allowing players to refine their decks. For Standard players, it's common to focus on cards from the most recent sets, but a few Foundations cards consistently perform well.

Alesha Can Create An Army Of Resurrected Creatures Bring Creatures Back From The Graveyard

Alesha, Who Laughs At Fate, is a great foundation choice for a commander in Magic: The Gathering Arena.

A video game division of Wizards of the Coast has announced plans to release a new tabletop RPG focused on the new IP Exodus instead of Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast is best known as a tabletop game developer and a leader in the trading card game and tabletop RPG industries. While it actively publishes and develops Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, Wizards also has a number of video game studios under its umbrella as a result of its parent company Hasbro's desire to make headway into the industry, including a sci-fi video game called Exodus.

Now, Exodus developer Archetype Entertainment has announced that it will also publish a tabletop RPG called Exodus Travelers Handbook, as detailed on the official Exodus website. Details about the new tabletop RPG are currently scarce, but it was designed by BioWare veteran James Ohlen, the creative force behind the Exodus video game.

Hasbro has confirmed that the company is currently working on several new video games, including a new Dungeons & Dragons-themed video game and a game based on the Commander format of Magic: The Gathering. Hasbro has seen some seismic shifts in its business in recent years. Wizards of the Coast has become the company's primary revenue driver, while toys sales have stagnated somewhat. Hasbro also offloaded its eOne movie and television studio in late 2023 as part of a major reorganization and refocus of its company.

As part of this realignment, Hasbro is also shifting its focus towards video games. Speaking with Bloomberg News, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks confirmed that Hasbro was developing its own Dungeons & Dragons video game. Additionally, Wizards is also working on a video game focused on the Commander format for Magic: The Gathering. According to the article, Hasbro is also looking for a way to...

Magic: The Gathering and Marvel's Secret Lair collaboration has already started arriving for fans lucky enough to buy them, who've been pleasantly surprised by the bonus cards included in each set. While Secret Lair has had its share of controversies over stocking issues and sales tactics, the cards are just as flavorful and unique as ever. Even though it's unlikely that MtG will change its successful business model anytime soon, it can still learn from the popularity of its Marvel bonus cards.

The Secret Lair's Marvel hero cards were a highly anticipated set, being announced over a year ago with much fanfare from both long-time players and newcomers alike. Luckily for fans who missed the chance to grab any cards from this Universes Beyond collaboration, players won't have to rush as much when the second drop hits as part of their Marvel Spider-Man decks. While not much has been revealed...

The announcement of upcoming Magic: The Gathering sets is always exciting, and the current pace of the game means there's a lot to look forward to in 2025. From interesting original sets to anticipated collaborations and even the return of a past set, there's plenty to ensure a great year for Magic: The Gathering.

Magic: The Gathering had numerous sets in 2024, but only a few were especially popular among players and collectors alike. Sets like Bloomburrow and Outlaws of Thunder Junction stand out in this year's releases, but the upcoming lineup for the original sets and IP collaborations stands a chance of blowing past sets out of the water. With most of the sets from 2024 leaving an average impression on fans, there is more hope for the future as Wizards of the Coast moves on with what is to come.

Are Any Mtg Sets Confirmed For 2025? The Upcoming Mtg Sets Are...

“Star Wars” and “Magic The Gathering” fantasy illustrator Greg Hildebrandt, has died:

“…Greg and his twin brother Tim, credited together as the ‘Brothers Hildebrandt’, created ‘Lord of the Rings’ calendars from 1976-1978, the classic UK movie poster for ‘Star Wars’ in 1977…

“…and the 1981 poster for ‘Clash of the Titans’.

“Greg then independently illustrated the book ‘Greg Hildebrandt’s Favorite Fairy Tales’…

“…followed by work with ‘Heavy Metal’ and ‘Omni’ magazines.

“In the mid-1990s, The Brothers worked on the ‘Marvel Masterpieces’ card set…

“…and the ‘Superman: The Last God of Krypton’ graphic novel.

“Greg and Tim also illustrated the six-issue ‘Terry & the Pirates’ comic from Avalon in 1999.

“In the 2000’s, they painted over 100 illustrations for the valuable ‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards.”

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Since we first reviewed it back in March, Star Wars Unlimited has gone from strength to strength. We didn’t spend much time with the second set of cards (Shadows of the Galaxy) but we have been lucky enough to get our hands on some early Twilight of the Republic product. This set consists of 257 cards and as with all of the sets we’ve seen so far, there are new leaders like Ahsoka Tano and General Grievous (who feature in the starter pack) and bases (such as Tipoca City and The Nest) but the bulk of the set is made up of units, upgrades and events that will make up a standard deck.

Twilight of the Republic includes a few different products for players to get stuck into. For new players, there is a starter set that features two complete 50 card decks, each with a leader and a base,...

Ever since the first franchise collaboration with The Walking Dead in 2020, Magic: The Gathering has received an ever-growing catalog of crossovers thanks to its Universes Beyond line. Ranging from Secret Lairs to the recent fully draftable playsets, each collaboration has plenty of beautiful art or engaging mechanics that make them worthwhile. While every Universes Beyond collaboration is unique in its own way, some have much more to offer than the rest.

One of the first sets that comes to mind for the best Mtg collabs is Dungeons & Dragons, implementing creatures and mechanics from the iconic tabletop game. While the set was fantastic, it isn't classified as a Universes Beyond crossover, given the franchise is also owned by Wizards Of The Coast. On top of the wide array of existing collaborations still available to this day, the upcoming Final Fantasy and Marvel collaborations are bound to be a smash hit...

Magic: The Gathering is one of the most popular trading card games, and for long-time veterans or brand-new players, the new Magic: The Gathering Foundations is a great place to start a new journey. This pack was made to appeal to fans throughout the Magic Multiverse, with fan-favorite legends featured here as well. This pack will be released on November 15, 2024, and offers cards that will be legal in Standard until 2029, following not too long after the Duskmourn set from September.

Although each play style is unique for each player, Foundations offers a great starting point for collecting some beautiful cards and practicing the basics of what makes this game great. The upcoming Magic: The Gathering set offers a new take on some classics like the Planeswalkers and a multitude of beasts while showing off new additions. Although many cards have been previewed for the set, there are a few that...

Magic: The Gathering has received a boom in new players thanks to recent collaboration efforts, but has long-time Commander players feeling left behind. Starting as an experimental fringe format in 2011, Commander has grown to become one of the most popular and profitable formats in Magic: The Gathering today, benefiting greatly from its ease of access and social focus. While Wizards Of The Coast has been successful at attracting new players to the format, controversies over product releases and recent card bans have left a negative impression on some diehard fans.

Thankfully, for fans of the popular card game and the equally iconic Dungeons & Dragons, Wotc has gotten much better at applying fan feedback. Responding to D&d Beyond's criticism over eliminating cross-compatibility with 5e, Wotc immediately took the backlash to heart, hearing out fans and making changes to improve the experience for returning players. Continuing with the trend of acknowledging the fanbase,...