Could Subgames Return to MTG?
As one of the few mechanics banned in tournament play, not due to their power level, it’s safe to say that MTG Subgames is a controversial topic. With another Un- set, Unfinity, on the horizon, there’s another chance Subgames will make a return. Thanks to Unfinity’s Acorn cards, there’s a slim chance a new card […]
Rampant MTG Cheaters Are Finally Facing Repercussions
MTG players haven’t tasted competitive paper Magic for a long time. Covid had a significant toll on paper MTG in general and shut down play for months. While missing out on face-to-face interactions is a substantial loss for the social interaction offered by MTG, there are benefits to online play. Notably, online, the opportunities to […]
MTG’s Complexity Creep Woes May Be Over
In recent years, we’ve seen the complexity of Magic: the Gathering sets soar. Whether it’s the addition of new game pieces or unique mechanics, there’s undoubtedly a lot more to keep up with. Thanks to the recent acquisition of Stickers, players have been worried that MTG’s Complexity Creep has been pushed too far. Thankfully, Wizards […]
MTG Is Getting Its Most Ambitious Set In 2023
Thanks to new mechanics and the confusing state of Alchemy, there’s no denying MTG has been growing steadily more complex. With Wizards of the Coast releasing a deluge of products each year, keeping up with the complexity isn’t easy. Unfortunately for those already struggling, things may be getting worse in 2023. The Complexity Creep Continues […]
MTG Arena Has Finally Had a Huge Patch!
With the launch of Explorer Anthology 1 and Historic Anthology 6, MTG Arena has had a substantial much-needed patch. While this patch has ushered in some surprising changes and forty new cards, it’s not all good news. Unfortunately, following the release of this latest update, players are complaining en masse about the game’s issues. Disappointingly, […]
MTG’s Treasures May Soon Be a Thing of the Past
After first being introduced in Ixalan, MTG’s Treasures have become more prevalent. Thanks to recent sets of Kaldheim and Streets of New Capenna, it feels like you can’t move for the number of Treasures in Standard. Whether it’s the ruthlessly effective or the niche powerhouse , Treasurers seem to play a part in every top-tier […]
Are MTG Arena Anthologies Worth It?
After recently unveiling the card list, the launch of Explorer Anthology 1 and Historic Anthology 6 is tantalizingly close. With a mediocre collection of cards that have already inspired wild conspiracy theories, there’s one question on every player’s lips. Are the latest MTG Arena Anthologies Worth it? For 4000 gems or 25000 gold, the latest […]
Skeleton Key Needs to Learn From Wizards’ Past Mistakes
Earlier this week, Wizards of the Coast unveiled they’ve launched a new game development studio. The studio, named Skeleton Key, is being helmed by ex-BioWare Executive Producer Christian Dailey. Currently, it’s unclear precisely what WotC’s new studio has been formed to create. However, they mustn’t retread Wizards’ past gaming mistakes. Magic: Legends As a game […]
Explorer Anthology 1 Brings More Staples, but Are They Enough?
Ahead of its full reveal later today and its release on the 28th of June, Explorer Anthology 1 has already promised several exciting cards. Over the past few days, Wizards of the Coast has been teasing many of the Anthology’s cards, much to the delight of fans. With several powerful cards, and notably, Pioneer staples […]
Is MTG’s Complexity Creep Finally Too Much?
With Unfinity’s Sticker mechanic unveiling, concerns about MTG complexity creep are again flaring up. We’ve seen this argument time and time again with every new set and mechanic, but has Wizards finally pushed things too far? As a double-edged sword that adds complexity and additional game pieces, Stickers could be the straw that breaks MTG’s […]