MTG Tactics Vid

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Happy Wednesday MTG peeps,

There is about 4 feet of snow outside our front door, so instead of going to work, today is a fine day to check out several 'walk-through' videos of the new Magic the Gathering Tactics game.

We first posted about this new video game last month, so if you have not read this yet, you can check it out here. Essentially, Magic: The Gathering - Tactics is an online, 3D turn-based strategy game that allows players to command forces of dramatic 3D figures and powerful spell cards pulled from the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse. Players can participate in single player scenarios or jump right into PVP action against other players worldwide, 24 hours per day.

As there is no news on the Mirrodin Besieged spoiler / preview front, sit back and watch these vids . . .

Video Games | Magic: The Gathering: Tactics | Tactics Walkthrough

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

Video Games | Magic: The Gathering: Tactics | Battleground Gameplay

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

One thing which we were rather impressed with is best described by this screen-capture below. Yep - whenever a critter gets smoked in play, apparently there is a noxious green gas (mirrodin necrogen gas?) which escapes from their colons . . . very kewl.


Also of note -

MTG Mint Card is running a very cool contest right now . . . drop by their Facebook page now, navigate over to the FREE Fire! tab and register - three lucky entrants will score a Fire & Lightning Premium Deck. This is running until 20th December.

~Hawt~

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MTG Tactics

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Happy Thursday MTG peeps,

Expected sometime latter this fall 2010, Magic: The Gathering - Tactics is a computerized, 3D version of the popular collectible card game. PC and PS3 players who enjoy playing MTG will be sure to love this - but expect some changes (good and bad) over the previous Duels of the Planeswalkers games.

First off - you probably guessed correctly - the classic 'Walkers' are back - say hello to Garruk Wildspeaker, Liliana Vess, Chandra, Jace, and Ajani.


Before you of short attention span drift off, let's have a looks at the official trailer . . .


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From what we've leaned during New York Comic Con (NYCC 10) previews, one can expect the same wizardry dueling by casting spells - instants, enchantments, summoning critters to battle, etc.


Some changes to note however - cast creatures will have improved toughness, playing land card (mana) has been removed and bonuses are to be had when occupying certain battle zones. We've also noted that 'Level Up' is not restricted to those cool cards in the recent Rise of the Eldrazi set (3rd set in the Zendikar Block) - Players who earn experience points as they battle can also level up to enjoy a larger deck of cards to draw upon.

One down-side noted by quite a few of fellas on the forums is the virtual economy / currency not too unlike Linden dollars in Second Life. Magic: The Gathering - Tactics will have a virtual, player-driven economy that will include auction houses. Players will be able to trade cards and goods, buy new cards, or buy booster packs with Sony's virtual currency (Station Cash). Essentially Station Cash is Sony Online Entertainment’s new virtual currency that players can buy to fund a virtual wallet. Once a wallet has been funded, Station Cash can be used to purchase premium in-game items through the in-game Marketplace.

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Sure looks swell and we do look forward to giving this a spin.
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MTG Potpurri 5/04

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Good Day and Happy Tuesday folks,

We've got a little from column A, B and C for you today, hence the post title, 'MTG Potpurri' (A collection containing a variety of sorts of things if you flunked high school French). Let's get to it . . .

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You may recall this post of ours from early November last year where Wizards announced the development of a new electronic game expected to released in 'early 2010'. At the same time of the announcement, the Sony Online product website was released : http://www.station.sony.com/mtg and http://www.magicthegatheringtactics.com

Well - remember the Chandra Nalaar art splashed all over the site and the video - you can bet your donkey that this planeswalker is pretty much guaranteed a spot - check out this new poster art posted by our buddy Juan over at Magic Madrid.

Here's the text . . .

Experience Magic in a New Dimension! Over 180 3D creatures and spells from the rich Magic: The Gathering multiverse allow you to craft your spellbook, field your team, and become a Planeswalker in this all-new online turn-based strategy game! www.magicthegatheringtactics.com

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Next up,
We now have hard confirmation of what many had anticipated for a short while now - the Rise of the Eldrazi Game Day Game Day Promos. Head off to a participating store for some great standard constructed play, and you will get that lovely full-art re-boundy burn spell, Staggershock. Make it to the top eight and you will be able to scoop a a full art foily yumminess - Deathless Angel - check out the arts.














Not bad at all.
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And finally,

For those of you hankering for some Magic 2011 core-set spoilers - - you're gonna have to wait a bit more - all we have is the promotion art provided on the back of select Rise of the Eldrazi rules / tips cards and a few crazy rumours - basically, there may be a chance that the popular 'buy-a-box' promo may be Birds of Paradise and everyone's fav burn spell is back - give a warm planar welcome to Lightning bolt ! As the season picks up again in a little while, stay tuned here as well as our buddies over at Gathering Magic.

Peace
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