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This episode is part one of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.

This episode is part two of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.

This episode is part three of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.

Are you a new player just getting into Magic: The Gathering? Heard about Commander and want to know more? Welcome to The Command Zone,  you're in the right place! In this episode, we're taking you through the basics of how to play MTG's most popular and exciting format. We'll give you the rundown on how the rules differ from normal Magic and lay out some of the social philosophies and gameplay conventions that make Commander so much fun. Are you as excited as we are? Let's get started! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz REDDIT: Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates. -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering | Presented by The Command Zone: https://youtu.be/pISs64CG6Tg?si=3QHhlHiVtCQ0tfLu Magic: The Gathering Arena: https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658: https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=0ew2a2vLSo1nFfPQ The New, NEW Commander Brackets | The Command Zone 705: https://youtu.be/l-fyZMOHJsU?si=J-gr8FSllJa2koye BANNED AND RESTRICTED LISTS: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Tolarian Community College: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege Commander At Home: https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome Secrets of Strixhaven w/ Dannyphantom.exe | Game Knights 85: https://youtu.be/bw9E_BZ9jHw?si=dG3TCdujrPnIvdsP TMNT w/ Jarvis Johnson | Game Knights 84: https://youtu.be/edT3KiM67z0?si=7fsySXI4bmUYV8Kh Lorwyn Eclipsed w/ Gabriel Luna | Game Knights 83: https://youtu.be/lNtqI3r4xiE?si=Pkn66QRczow7Rdyh -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We answer some of our patron's burning questions!Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch.If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!

We know many of you are tired of talking about Bungie, and frankly, we're kind of tired of discussing them, too. Then again, we're captive to the news, so blame Sony for purchasing them. On the back of last week's discussion about the end of Destiny 2 comes word that Bungie is planning major layoffs as it attempts to greenlight a new project to develop alongside the ongoing Marathon. And no, Destiny 3 isn't happening. At least not yet. What's next for this beleaguered team? If we're being totally candid and honest, does a future for Bungie even really exist at all? There's lots of other news this week, too, including rumors surrounding Media Molecule's next game, the peculiar re-reveal of the long-in-development Dragon Quest XII, the confirmation of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and its October release, trouble surrounding PlayStation 3 emulation on Linux, The Witcher 3's new expansion coming more than a decade after the last, Persona 4 Remake's surprise South Korean games rating, and much more. Then: Listener inquiries! Are indie games treated more softly than AA/AAA games when it comes to reviews? What could the drastic increase in SteamDeck pricing mean for PlayStation 6? Is former Sony second party partner Quantic Dream doomed? Why would anyone try to talk about Sacred Symbols with Magic: The Gathering nerds? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/sacred Sign up for your $1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.com/sacred Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:35:05 - AI Questions0:36:44 - assumacide0:57:01 - Naming rights1:01:57 - Do we have drama?1:03:50 - MLB: The Show Mobile is live1:09:32 - Marathon is free June 2-91:20:21 - Bungie layoffs1:52:25 - Media Molecule is working on a new open world IP2:00:12 - Dragon Quest XII re-revealed2:16:16 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 42:23:09 - PS3 emulation on PS52:30:59 - RIP Destruction AllStars2:36:03 - New Witcher 3 expansion2:43:22 - Remedy's CEO claims2:52:04 - Persona 4 Revival rated in South Korea2:57:21 - June PS+ Games3:02:37 - What We're Playing (Pragmata, 007: First Light)3:23:26 - Indie game boost3:31:57 - Steam's price issues and Sony3:44:53 - Are platinum trophies getting easier?3:49:34 - Will retro games lose value?3:59:25 - Will Quantic Dream be okay?4:08:55 - Are Sony First Party teams too protective? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 SOS Takes in 50 Minutes | Episode 481Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we're sending off Secrets of Strixhaven with 50 takes in 50 minutes. We've got our wrap-up thoughts on what worked (and what didn't) in this Back to School set, the dominating macro-archetypes, tons of power rankings, Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Awards, and More!

This ep, the boys dig up history and go all the way back to the dawn of Magic with Antiquities! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at patreon.com/shivamandwheeler. Join us today to gain hours and hours of bonus episodes as well as access to our discord community! You can also now buy bonus episodes individually at our Patreon page! We are also brought to you by Original Magic Art! OMA is the best place to share your passion for the game with premium Prints, Playmats, and Tokens, made in collaboration with the artists that make Magic: The Gathering so special. Help support the podcast and snag yourself some artwork by using our easy to use referral link- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/originalmagicart/mark-poole-playmat-collection?ref=7a6d9u

In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of the depth of Magic's gameplay.

In this episode, I talk about the history of one of Magic's greatest mechanics, landfall.

This episode is part two of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.

On this week's show, Stan falls back in love with Modern MTG, we continue to guide Dave on his fashion journey, Shane gears up for the Antique Roadshow, and we shake our fists at prediction markets for spoiling Survivor results. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Disguising our moms at Antiques Roadshow 8:24 - What should Shane take to Roadshow? 14:52 - This week's episode 15:45 - Dave's clothes 23:47 - Stan is playing Magic Online again 34:18 - Shane is scared of RE9 39:28 - Metaphor: still ReFantazioing 42:56 - Survivor 50: Spoiled by Kalshi? 50:40 - Takes on The Truman Show (1998) 1:00:04 - Public comments: what game changed our relationship with gaming? 1:04:57 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Your favorite cardboard finance team gets you caught on all the Magic the Gathering card price action of the week, including meta updates, cards to watch and a deep dive on the top SOS Commanders. Intro/Outro Music by Skylarka

This week, Paul and Alec have a lot of card game news to catch up. Yu-Gi-Oh has announced and priced the long awaited Magnificent Monsters set. It's got the first Grandmaster Rare cards, but it'll cost you a whopping $35 for a chance at them. There's also Battles of Legend Glorious Gallery, a set that feels a bit overshadowed this year. The Pokemon Company has now printed 10 billion cards in the past year, but it's still not enough to stop the scalpers. Magic the Gathering plans to make Universes Beyond half of its total product lineup. And the beloved Chaotic TCG makes a return!

Welcome back Pauper fam! We just got back (for Cameron, within hours) from our annual Cube Weekend and have some catching up to do with the past weekend's Pauper events! Will Infect stick around? How many "Manaliths" is Jeskai playing now? Lots to talk about alongside a plethora of stories from a great weekend vacation on the lake. Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGHunter's Mono G Infect Decklist: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7791885#paperSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/Upcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!May 30th - Win-A-Box @ Infinity Games Lounge, Clarksville TN - (link incoming)June 27th - Court of Commons Yearly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-yearly-get-boltedJuly 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - 30 seats just added!The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupNorth Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! Their FINAL event for the season is June 13th and registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216328The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is June 13th!Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com 

The group has fallen right into Jyk's trap and he doesn't intend for them to escape...   Come hang out with us live Mondays and Fridays @ 7pm CST on Twitch for the Commonstream! Follow the channel and turn notifications on so you don't miss it or any other random streams through the week!   Join us on Discord to keep up with all the Common things and join the chatter with us and our active community!  We have channels for D&D, gaming, Magic: The Gathering, general nerdery, and much more!   Follow us! Discord - discord.gg/QneG9ZkYHf YouTube - The Commoners Twitch - twitch.tv/commonersofdnd TikTok - @commonersofdnd

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we're tackling the difficult choices players are facing in the draft - what to do if you aren't aggro or soup? Ben takes us through two different drafts where for the first several picks we are being asked what non rare cards will set us up for the best deck?

Welcome to another episode of Holding Priority, the ultimate destination for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of the game. In today's episode, we discuss partner commanders and the impact they've had on the meta. Want more? Find us everywhere - https://linktr.ee/holdingpriority Help support the channel with our affiliate links: TCGPlayer - https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/HoldingPod #mtgpodcast #mtg #mtgcommander #podcast #edh #edhcommunity 

Hasbro recently cancelled a Dungeons and Dragons action game being developed by Giant Skull, the studio led by former Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen, though Giant Skull is currently looking for a new publishing deal. Meanwhile, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks has announced that more D&D crossover products are in the works, drawing inspiration from the success of Magic: The Gathering, and he described the upcoming space opera RPG Exodus as “D&D in space”. Separately, the United Wizards of the Coast union reported that WotC and Hasbro have hired a union avoidance firm and are conducting a daily anti-union campaign via email. Wizards of the Coast launched “Drops,” a new weekly and monthly feature providing content like maps, spells, and feats exclusively for D&D Beyond Hero and Master tier subscribers. While intended as a value-add, Drops content cannot be shared among campaign members using the Master tier subscription—the traditional core benefit of the service—and access is lost if a subscription is cancelled. D&D Beyond executives claim this restriction is a necessary tradeoff to ensure designers are paid, but this shift effectively encourages every player in a group to purchase a minimum Hero Tier subscription to access all player-facing material. Worlds Beyond Brawl is a campaign showcasing the One Page Rules Compatibility Program by offering over 500 3D printable models across 53 skirmish warbands from 18 miniature companies. All models are fully compatible with One Page Rules’ free games, Grimdark Future: Firefight and Age of Fantasy Skirmish, with custom stats provided on the Army Forge web app. The models are professionally supported and test-printed, available for personal use only, and are delivered to a user’s MyMiniFactory library upon pledging. Modiphius is running its “Press Start to Play” spring sale for the next 40 days, offering savings of up to 50% on a massive list of RPGs, board games, and accessories. The sale includes major titles such as Fallout: The Roleplaying Game, Star Trek Adventures 2E, and Dune: Adventures in the Imperium, as well as a large collection of Fallout miniatures. Recommended RPG highlights include Homeworld: Revelations, Infinity, and the pulp WWII title Achtung! Cthulhu. Dungeon Scrawl launched a free, instant, and browser-based map generator for TTRPGs that requires no installation or account. This easy-to-use mapmaking app is presented as a solution for Game Masters who need maps quickly during a session or a starting point for a new project. The feature uses procedural generation (not AI) to instantly create fully explorable, gridded dungeon maps. Users can customize the results by adjusting input criteria such as overall map size, layout style, room count, room size and shape, and corridor length and width.Every map generated is fully editable. Finished maps can be exported for use on any Virtual Tabletop (VTT), or they can be printed or broadcast to a TV/monitor using the “Send to Tabletop” tool for in-person games. The Random Dungeons feature is currently available in beta. Free RPG Day 2026 will take place on June 27th, featuring 30 unique tabletop RPG publishers and accessory makers who will provide free modules, quick start guides, and accessories to participating Friendly Local Game Stores. Publishers participating this year include Paizo (with a Pathfinder 2E and Starfinder 2E adventure), Chaosium, Darrington Press (with a Daggerheart adventure), and Marvel (with a Multiverse RPG preview). The goal is to raise awareness of the TTRPG hobby, and customers are advised to use the official store locator and show up early due to limited inventory. #wotc #myminifactory #modiphius #dungeonscrawl #freerpgday2026 Modiphius Sale: https://modiphius.net/collections/pressstartsale Dungeon Scrawl: https://app.dungeonscrawl.com/ Free RPG Day 2026: https://freerpgday.com/ Demonic Grimoire on Backkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/exalted-funeral/old-school-essentials-demonic-grimoire Hellblaster: Against the Cyberfiend: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/bloodstar-productions/hellblaster-against-the-cyberfiends Warmachine on MyMiniFactory: https://mmf.io/upturned Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/​​ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ http://www.rcharvey.com ​​Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip​ Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/

This episode is part one of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.

What is "the rule"? Why does Magic have it? (It didn't always.)

In this episode, I talk about putting together the larger story arc of the Phyrexian War storyline from Throne of Eldraine through March of the Machine.

The Rhino boys are back. Exciting news in the weird world of Magic: the Gathering was all it took for Dave and Stan to reunite with D00mwake to chat about Modern bans and unbans. We pour one out for Phlage, daydream about Crashing Footfalls, scrach our head over Umezawa's Jitte, and act like we know how to talk about Lotus Field. Is Modern back, baby? Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - It's 1979 and d00mwake is back 5:15 - d00m ate Skyline and didn't tell Shane 9:17 - Modern is changed, again 16:08 - Phlage is banned 23:59 - Lotus Field is banned 30:47 - Violent Outburst is unbanned 50:46 - Umezawa's Jitte is unbanned 57:52 - Premodern fun 1:01:38 - Public comments - our favorite pieces of physical media 1:11:53 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: twitch.tv/d00mwake https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-may-18-2026 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following episode! Colton and Andrew spend episode 323 talking about 'Crime 101', the 2026 crime thriller led by Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry! 00:00:00 - Episode Teaser/Intro Music/Opening 00:03:18 - Andrew's Mythology Trivia Question of the Episode! 00:07:08 - 'Crime 101' (Intro and Fun Fact) 00:10:11 - 'Crime 101' (Box Office Breakdown) 00:12:40 - 'Crime 101' (Non-Spoilers and Recommendation) 00:32:47 - 'Crime 101' (Spoilers) 00:53:04 - Listener's Corner ('Christy') 00:55:10 - Catching Up With Andrew (Dirty Soda, 'Million Dollar Secret', Magic: the Gathering, Fishing) 01:01:31 - Catching Up With Colton (New York City Trip, Every Brilliant Thing, NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, 'ER' Season 14, 'Jury Duty Presents: Behind the Scenes of Company Retreat', 'The Devil Wears Prada', 'The Devil Wears Prada 2') 01:20:05 - Catching Up With Andrew Pt. 2 (StepUp App) 01:22:27 - Conclusion/Outro Music Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening! Got something to say? Send it our way to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Produced by: Anna Mattis Intro/Outro Music: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We did it wooooooooooo.......in 2027Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch.If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!

Spencer, who describes himself using a string of expletives that immediately demonetized the video version, is joined by Kevin, who had to leave his house and travel to a third location just to talk about anime. Together we dive into the first two episodes of the legendary show FLCL. Spencer walks Kevin through the absolute chaos of FLCL's opening episodes: a 12-year-old boy named Naota gets run over by a pink-haired woman on a Vespa named Haruko, who then gives him CPR, hits him with a guitar, and somehow ends up living in his house. A robot subsequently bursts out of his head not once but twice, which Spencer connects to themes of adolescence, the absence of his older brother, and a girl named Mamimi who does fire rituals with lighters taped to her head while praying to a video game god. Kevin's primary takeaway is that the whole thing felt like a dream, which Spencer considers an astute observation. We also chat about Spencer's recent Magic: The Gathering defeat (he drafted a great deck and immediately got politically eliminated), briefly cover other anime Spencer has been watching including "Classroom of the Elite" (where the world's smartest student quietly solves all problems forever), and respond to a listener question about CPTSD and protective anger... a topic Spencer navigates with unexpected sincerity before concluding that yes, he probably just accepts injustice instead of getting mad about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Nate HeissNate Heiss is a true game design chameleon. His 25-plus year career spans from competitive Magic: The Gathering play to designing iconic cards like Goblin Guide at Wizards of the Coast. He then took those skills into the AAA video game world, working as a designer and creative director at studios like LucasArts and PopCap on massive mobile hits like Plants vs. Zombies Heroes. Nate and I have been geeking out about game design since we met on the Magic Pro Tour in the late 90s, and now we're finally teaming up on Gundam Assemble, an upcoming tabletop skirmish miniatures game. In this episode, we dive deep into the differences between physical and digital design, the ethics and realities of free-to-play business models, and how to capture the elusive magic of discovery in an internet age. Nate delivers profound insights that will resonate with anyone building games or trying to navigate a creative career.Justin's Ah-Ha! Moments* The Shift From Player to Designer Mindset: Nate and I discuss a classic trap many pro players fall into when they start designing: trying to "beat" the players. It's easy to bring a competitive ego into R&D and focus on squashing dominant strategies to prove how smart you are. But great design isn't about winning; it's about crafting a fun experience. Once you soften that competitive edge, you realize your true goal is to empower players to make their own discoveries.* The Economics of Free-to-Play Dictate Design: We tackle the controversial topic of free-to-play games. Nate points out that companies succeeding in this space aren't necessarily making "better" games; they are mastering live service and content costs. If a studio can "turn the crank" and produce engaging content at a fraction of the cost, they gain a massive competitive advantage. It shifts the design problem from just making an great game (which is table stakes) to efficiently delivering ongoing value over time.* Roguelikes are the Modern Gold Rush: I've always wanted to recreate the feeling of opening an early Magic pack—when nobody knew the optimal strategies and everything felt like an untamed frontier. Nate brilliantly identifies that roguelikes are where this feeling lives today. By taking a core loop and exploding it into a massive, randomized possibility space on every run, roguelikes force players to adapt and experiment, capturing that communal feeling of discovery over and over again. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - manapool.com/promo/magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_4CI" at https://www.manatraders.com/  First Pick   Marvel Super Heroes Coming to Arena and MTGO: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/marvel-super-heroes https://www.mtgo.com/news/marvel-on-mtgo   Gather the Townsfolk   Banned and Restricted Announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-may-18-2026   Hasbro Earnings Call: https://ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-transcript-hasbro-q1-2026-beats-expectations-stock-dips-93CH-4651265   SOS, Largest MTG Premier Set Ever: https://kotaku.com/secrets-of-strixhaven-surpasses-lorwyn-eclipsed-biggest-mtg-premiere-set-ever-2000697828   Library of Leng: https://library-of-leng.com/   Desperate Ravings   Return of Competitive Pioneer: https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com/post/3mm7vns2g2s27   Maro on Secret Lair Model: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/816531881242869760/could-you-explain-why-secret-lair-moved-from   Pokemon Lawsuit: https://local12.com/news/nation-world/iowa-man-sues-pokemon-company-and-nintendo-after-being-denied-professor-program-certification-despite-perfect-exam-score-lawsuit-claims-background-check-was-improperly-used-and-cost-him-business-opportunities-hosting-official-pokemon-events-seeks-341000- The Finisher   Breaking news: William Shatner knows what Magic: The Gathering is. The actor who played Captain Kirk commented on the possible future Kirk Commander legend with some classic old-head toilet humor in response. And since folks born in the 40s have been in charge of everything since the 90s, it got me thinking: what silent generation celebrity do you think has heard of MTG?

The guys get you updated on all the Magic the Gathering card price action of the week, including meta updates, cards to watch and a call by call on the best SOS singles to target as speculative bricks. Intro/Outro Music by Skylarka

WTBS is back with another interview episode. We are pleased to be joined by Jimmy Griffith aka Remnynt to talk about his latest self-released work 'Architectonica'. Follow Remnynt on Twitter @remnyntCheck out his amazing artist website, vibes.artIn this episode we discuss:Remnynt's background in art, coding, game development, and how he discovered crypto & NFTsEarly appreciation for Terraforms and Loot and how those projects connect to his earliest generative releasesThe experience of being one of the last big Art Blocks curated releases with ProsceniumStruggles with memory loss caused by an ongoing seizure disorderThe pressure to release Architectonica and his novel approach to collector curatedThe financial outcome of Architectonica vs. expectation and what he would have done differentlyThe potential of expanding art beyond the blockchain to the full internet audience through printing servicesZelda, World of Warcraft, Diablo 2 & collecting niche game cartridgesMusic and Magic: The Gathering!Thanks for listening as always!Intro & Outro tracks by Pixelwank

Award-winning author and Magic superfan Seanan McGuire joins the hosts of The Magic Story Podcast for a discussion of Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos, the New York Times Bestseller set in the Magic Multiverse. There are plenty of stories to tell and secrets to learn, but one thing is certain: Tyvar will be mentioned in the interview. Join us as we head into the Biblioplex! Learn More: http://mtg.social/TMSPSOS The Magic Story Podcast is an official production of Wizards of the Coast. Hosted by Harless Snyder and Natalie Kreider   Written and directed by Jubilee Finnegan   Co-created and produced by Harless Snyder and Natalie Kreider  Edited by Jonathan Choi

Discworld beat Wheel of Time, The Witcher dispatched of Narnia, Magic The Gathering loses to Castlevania while D&D and ASOIAF win again. Lord of the Rings and Final Fantasy set for the Finals? 

What does it mean to hold real authority in a card room? Matthew Fox has spent years as a judge for TCGs like Magic: The Gathering and Star Wars: Unlimited, and returning guest Paul Hoppe managed the graveyard shift at a casino poker room. Together they compare notes on what it actually looks like to make a call when there's money on the table and the rules don't quite cover the situation.They dig into the structure of authority in both worlds, from the chain of appeals that runs from dealer to floor to shift manager, to the parallel system TCG judges use, and why explaining your reasoning when you make a ruling matters more than most people realize. A Foxwoods story, in which three different floor staff gave three different rulings on the same type of string raise in under an hour, becomes the perfect illustration of why arbitrary enforcement is corrosive to trust in any game.The conversation also covers how intentionality changes the analysis when players cross lines around language and conduct, why genuine cheating is rarer than new judges expect, and how the very young Star Wars: Unlimited judge program is building policy precedent in real time.Paul Hoppe writes a weekly newsletter on poker and life at ZenMadman.com. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check out our website to find out more about this show and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! Keep up with our latest news and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.TikTok · Twitter/X · Instagram · Facebook · EmailJoin the conversation in the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes — and you can even give membership as a gift. Sign up here.You can also support us through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers, run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan.Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one-year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we're putting the focus on ourselves as we look at two tricky draft logs with lots of decision points. We discuss the merits of each decision, note the points where the deck seems locked in, and weigh the options between greed and consistency at every turn!

The boys are back for another semester with part 2 of Strixhaven School of Mages! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at patreon.com/shivamandwheeler. Join us today to gain hours and hours of bonus episodes as well as access to our discord community! You can also now buy bonus episodes individually at our Patreon page! We are also brought to you by Original Magic Art! OMA is the best place to share your passion for the game with premium Prints, Playmats, and Tokens, made in collaboration with the artists that make Magic: The Gathering so special. Help support the podcast and snag yourself some artwork by using our easy to use referral link- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/originalmagicart/mark-poole-playmat-collection?ref=7a6d9u

Join Will, Jason, and Matt on a epic quest as Jason teahces Will how to play MAGIC THE GATHERING!

To celebrate the 26th anniversary of a fan-favorite Star Trek: Voyager episode, we're reviewing “The Haunting of Deck Twelve,” the penultimate episode of Season 6, which originally aired on May 17, 2000. Was this creepy Voyager story an underrated classic? We're breaking it all down. Also, multiple new Star Trek series are reportedly in development, and we'll explain what could be next for the franchise. Could Star Trek be heading in a more magical direction? We've got insights into the upcoming Magic: The Gathering crossover set and what it could mean for Trek fans. Plus, Star Trek is officially number one again — and we'll tell you why. All that and more on Trekcast.News:https://screenrant.com/new-star-trek-series-webtoon/https://trekmovie.com/2026/05/15/star-trek-wins-pluto-tvs-battle-of-the-fandoms-on-facebook/https://mtgrocks.com/star-trek-mtg-set/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunting_of_Deck_Twelvehttps://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/The_Haunting_of_Deck_Twelve_(episode)"The Haunting of Deck Twelve" is the 145th episode of Star Trek: Voyager, the penultimate episode of the sixth season. Neelix tells a story, while trapped with the ex-Borg children during a power outage aboard the USS Voyager, a Starfleet vessel stranded on the opposite side of the galaxy.Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Episode 295It's a hot summer day in May, the AC is barely holding on, and the M3P Podcast is back on the front porch for another nostalgic pop culture hangout.This episode is packed with chaotic memories, collector talk, and deep-dive debates across wrestling, comics, games, and childhood nostalgia.We kick things off with a full pop culture check-in:The latest **Magic: The Gathering x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover talkImpulse buying Book 8 of Dungeon Crawler CarlPokémon singles, comic book pickups, and collecting storiesUpdates on the TikTok creator program and content life in 2026Then we spiral into full nostalgia mode.We revisit:80s and 90s cartoon tropes that shaped our imaginationSchool dance songs that still live rent-free in our headsTV cliffhangers that ruined entire summers of patiencePlayground “war wounds” and the dangerously unregulated equipment we somehow survivedFrom there, we shift into wrestling talk, debating and discussing the greatest superstars in WWE history, comparing eras, legacies, and the moments that defined generations of fans.This episode is equal parts nostalgia, chaos, collector culture, and front-porch storytelling—the kind of conversation that jumps from playground injuries to wrestling legends without missing a beat.Listen to the Late Night Crip Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Two Crippled Homies joining forces to help others spread awareness about the ins and outs of what it is like to live a life with a disability.Check out these delicious treats from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cakes and More By Sabrina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Fulltime home baker. Let her be your cake lady.Listen to other amazing podcasters or just hang out with our amazing network by following our socials. For more on that check us out at.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktree.com/m3pnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Featuring: Ace, Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Kodra, and Thalen   Good Morning, Folks! Last night we recorded what I think might be one of our better shows ever, because there were a lot of interesting discussions.  We start off talking about Eurovision and how it felt like it almost ended in a riot.  It's a bit dated, but we talk about some of the details that came out of the Dan Frazier plagiarism situation in Magic: The Gathering. Ace talks a bit about Subnautica 2 and how some of the features caused them to bounce early.  Path of Exile II 0.5.0 reveal happened, and there are tons of things to talk about as they completely redo the endgame.  We talk a bit about the game Everything is Crab, and then follow up with an unrelated topic about how Everything is Roguelike now.  Bel goes down this rabbit hole that starts with Item Repair but follows up with pretty much all of the Anti-Fun Features that are in games and why they need to go. We talk a little bit about some of the Steam Controller reviews that are showing up, and Kodra discusses his further descent into Pokémon ZA.   Topics Discussed: Eurovision Dan Frazier Situation Subnautica 2 Path of Exile II Spoilers Everything is Crab Everything is Roguelike Item Repair is Bad Anti-Fun Features Steam Controller Review Units Pokemon ZA

Wizards of the Coast won't voluntarily recognize their unionized employees working on Magic: The Gathering. Yes, THAT Wizards of the Coast. You know, the one that is always going on about how progressive they are? And the word is they're actually lawyering up. Well, at least they didn't call in the Pinkertons. YET. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #WotC #MagictheGathering #DnD #Tabletop #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How did I make Mood Swings into a simple, fast-paced trading card game? This episode talks about my 28 years of iteration and, for those of you interested in how a person designs a game from scratch, walks through how I created the game.

This episode is another in my series to talk about every Magic set release. Today, I discuss the third set in the original Theros block, Journey into Nyx.

Stan's away — so this week the olds play. Shane and Dave catch up about Shane's perfect Steam Machine, his even more perfect AYN Thor, polo shirts, and four albums that were pretty good. We also give flowers to a true Chicago hero: Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Dive Down Nation, your slop bowls are ready. Fall in line for episode 369. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Lettuce entertain you with cilantro 9:43 - This week's episode 15:06 - Old business: Shane "finished" his Steam Machine 27:11 - New business: Shane also bought an AYN Thor 37:31 - Polo shirts 43:28 - Dave brings some albums - Broken Social Scene: Remember the Humans 51:31 - Cut Worms: Transmitter 57:23 - Friko: Something Worth Waiting For 59:36 - Brigitte Calls Me Baby: Irreversible 1:03:41 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

The president makes waves with his Reflecting Pool reno, the U.S. treads water on the Iran peace process, and Trump's crypto golden calf is more than a little fishy. This week, rock legend Melissa Etheridge lets the lesbian good times roll. Speaking of roll, Bosco brings the magic while we rank the sexy monsters of Magic: The Gathering. And to close us out, Lovett serves up a piping hot round of Second Thoughts.

A good deck needs a good mana curve, but which decks go against the grain?ALL OUR DECKS: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Access to exclusive content & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecastGet new cards on Cardsphere! https://www.cardsphere.com/welcome?referrer=edhrecastProud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Follow the cast on social media:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we're looking at the other end of the SOS spectrum and what tools are available to combat the lategame Soup decks that seem to be at the top of the draft food chain. With the prevalence of lifegain and cheap removal, aggro in the classic sense doesn't really cut it in this format but midrange decks have real potential and we're here to show you how to draft them optimally!

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Alex returns from MagicCon: Las Vegas to share his experience spending the weekend playing and learning about upcoming Magic: The Gathering card sets, Charles dives into his Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight preview, and Marcus finally gets the chance to talk about the black-and-white boomer shooter, Mouse: P.I. For Hire! The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! SPONSORED: The team at Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it's a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:45 - MagicCon: Las Vegas Recap11:19 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight22:30 - "GI Oughta Know" Trivia: Lego Batman Edition41:53 - SPONSOR AD: Logitech G PRO X2 Superstrike43:44 - Mixtape Review56:13 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire

On this week's show, the boys play Capcom's latest AAA foray, Pragmata. We talk about father/daughter dynamics in video games, the joys of hacking, and what it means to be a slayer gamer. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Sparking graphic novels 4:01 - This week's episode 6:34 - Dave's old business: cookin' and cubin' 11:55 - Pragmata - the basic setup 26:48 - What this game does well 37:58 - Competence vs. excellence 59:52 - The psychology of gamers 1:05:46 - Public comments: The card(s) that got us into Magic 1:12:04 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

In this episode, I talk about all about my adventures at MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026.

In 1998, I came up with the idea of a more accessible trading card game. That game is called Mood Swings and goes on sale starting June 1 on MagicSecretLair.com. This podcast talks about my 28-year journey to get it made.