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Zeta-Pauper Artikel: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/on-the-zeta-set-in-pauperPauper Decks: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/metagame:last-2-monthsMono Red: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/mono-red-decklist-by-vbon92-3078467/visualGrixis Affinity: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/grixis-affinity-decklist-by-andersonnm-3080142/visualMono Blue Terror: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/mono-blue-terror-decklist-by-nishimura-takahiro-3077971/visualSpy Combo: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/spy-combo-decklist-by-tomatocheese-3079704/visualReanimator: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/b-br-reanimator-decklist-by-vicente-fernandez-turno-1-3-y-5-3006627/visualIn dieser Folge meines Magic: The Gathering Podcasts geht es um die wohl überraschendste Entwicklung rund um das Secret Lair x MSCHF: The Zeta Set: Mehrere Karten aus dem Set sind tatsächlich Pauper-legal geworden!Ich schaue mir die neuen Pauper-Karten aus dem Zeta Set genauer an und bespreche, was die sogenannten Downshifts auf Common für das Format bedeuten. Besonders spannend: Wizards of the Coast und das Pauper Format Panel haben ihre ursprüngliche Entscheidung geändert und die neuen Karten für Pauper zugelassen. Dabei wurden Narcomoeba und Price of Progress direkt vorab gebannt, während weitere Karten genau beobachtet werden sollen.Welche Karten könnten das Pauper-Meta verändern? Was können Baleful Strix, Dispatch, Cut Down, Vandalblast, An Offer You Can't Refuse und Co. im Format anstellen? Und warum könnte gerade Baleful Strix eine der spannendsten Neuheiten sein? Ich gehe die neuen Karten durch und schaue mir an, welche davon tatsächlich spielbar sind und welche vielleicht nur auf dem Papier stark aussehen.Außerdem spreche ich über die interessante Vorgeschichte: Warum sollten die Zeta-Set-Downshifts ursprünglich überhaupt nicht für Pauper zählen? Was hat die Community dagegen gesagt und warum hat Wizards seine Entscheidung anschließend wieder geändert?
We find ourselves in that period of time between sets, so let's catch up and see what's happening in the world of Magic. Graham, Kathleen, and Cameron chat about the latest Secret Lair nonsense, some events that have been happening on Magic Arena, and we dip our toes into the world of Reality Fracture. This channel is sponsored by Card Kingdom. Ordering from Card Kingdom? Tell them “LRR sent me, button please!” for a one inch button with a Magic goof on it. http://cardkingdom.com/LRR Sponsored by Dragon Shield, use LRRMTG5 to get 5% at checkout on https://www.dragonshield.com Support LRR: http://patreon.com/loadingreadyrun Merch: https://store.loadingreadyrun.com Discord: https://discord.gg/lrr Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/loadingreadyrun Check out our other channels! Video Games: http://youtube.com/LRRVG Tabletop: http://youtube.com/LRRTT Magic the Gathering: http://youtube.com/LRRMTG Comedy: http://youtube.com/LoadingReadyRun Streams: http://youtube.com/LoadingReadyLive #Magic #TTC #lrrmtg
We find ourselves in that period of time between sets, so let's catch up and see what's happening in the world of Magic. Graham, Kathleen, and Cameron chat about the latest Secret Lair nonsense, some events that have been happening on Magic Arena, and we dip our toes into the world of Reality Fracture. This channel is sponsored by Card Kingdom. Ordering from Card Kingdom? Tell them “LRR sent me, button please!” for a one inch button with a Magic goof on it. http://cardkingdom.com/LRR Sponsored by Dragon Shield, use LRRMTG5 to get 5% at checkout on https://www.dragonshield.com Support LRR: http://patreon.com/loadingreadyrun Merch: https://store.loadingreadyrun.com Discord: https://discord.gg/lrr Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/loadingreadyrun Check out our other channels! Video Games: http://youtube.com/LRRVG Tabletop: http://youtube.com/LRRTT Magic the Gathering: http://youtube.com/LRRMTG Comedy: http://youtube.com/LoadingReadyRun Streams: http://youtube.com/LoadingReadyLive #Magic #TTC #lrrmtg
The Game Deflators cover Hasbro's MTG/D&D takeover, PlayStation's digital push vs Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital, Sony's courtroom stance, the Zeta Set fiasco, State of Play, and Harvest Moon SNES review. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode 01:44 Game Pickups and Miniatures Discussion 02:08 Miniatures and Micro-Scale Gaming 05:24 Current Games: Lost Ember and Chrono Trigger 07:40 Dungeons and Dragons Session Recap 10:11 The Cave of the Lost One-Shot 15:45 Injury Mechanics in D&D and Campaign Planning 23:30 Digimon Nostalgia and Collector's Items 25:31 Collector's Edition Shipping Issues 29:12 Sony's Digital Future and Market Rumors 31:26 Sony, Xbox, and Physical Media 42:26 Digital Ownership and Consumer Rights 45:22 PlayStation State of Play Review and Community Reactions 47:18 State of Play Community Reaction 47:46 The Digital Gaming Debate 53:09 Magic: The Gathering Controversies 54:02 Secret Lair Launch Problems 59:18 Print-on-Demand Card Releases 01:01:53 Harvest Moon: A Cozy Gaming Experience John and Ryan open the show with their recent pickups and games played, including John's progress on D&D miniature painting and a one‑shot campaign designed for the players to meet their end. The news kicks off with Hasbro's CEO temporarily stepping in to oversee MTG and D&D, sparking discussion about leadership changes and their impact on two of the biggest tabletop franchises. They then dive into console strategy: PlayStation rumored to push harder toward an all‑digital future in response to Microsoft's Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital program. Adding fuel to the fire, Sony told a courtroom that reasonable gamers know they don't own digital games — a statement that raises eyebrows about consumer rights and ownership. The guys also cover the Zeta Set debacle from Secret Lair, analyzing what went wrong and how fans reacted, before breaking down the recent Sony State of Play showcase. To wrap things up, the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week spotlights Harvest Moon on SNES, as John and Ryan revisit the farming classic and evaluate its current market value. Find us on TheGameDeflators.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18
The Zeta Set macina critiche ma va istantaneamente sold out. Tutti criticano, ma Hasbro vende... ma vendere tanto significa davvero far bene? Parliamone.
Who is responsible for protecting the identity of a game after its original creator is gone?In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil dive into the idea of creative paternalism — the responsibility, care, and judgment required to preserve what makes a creative work itself.Using Magic: The Gathering as the primary example, we explore what happens when the people who originally created and loved a game are replaced by layers of corporate stewardship.What exactly is the “ethos” of Magic?Who gets to decide what belongs?And when does expanding a game into new audiences, aesthetics, and experiences stop being evolution and start becoming something fundamentally different?The conversation touches on Universes Beyond, Commander, Secret Lair, Premodern, Classic Legacy, Peak Legacy, and the changing relationship between Magic's original audience and the people discovering the game today.We also explore:What exactly creative paternalism meansRichard Garfield and the original vision of MagicWhy the original creators of a game matterThe difference between creating something new and simply repackaging an existing aestheticThe “geeks, mops, sociopaths and leeches” frameworkWhy corporations can struggle to preserve the identity of a creative propertyThe tension between growth and creative integrityWhy “more people playing Magic” isn't necessarily a sufficient design goalUniverses Beyond and whether different Magic experiences should coexist separatelyWhether older players and newer players actually need to be in the same “bucket”How this problem appears in music, using bands as an analogyWhy Premodern and Classic Legacy can feel like preserved snapshots of the gameAnd ultimately: when did Wizards jump the shark?Phil argues that the real problem may not be the existence of different audiences — but the decision to force fundamentally different experiences to collide in the same space. Zac ultimately points toward formats like Premodern and Classic Legacy as places where players can still find glimmers of the game they originally fell in love with. What do you think?Has Magic lost something important, or is this simply what happens when a game grows for 30+ years?00:00 — What Is Creative Paternalism?02:15 — Who Is Responsible for Magic's Identity?06:00 — Geeks, Mops, Sociopaths & Leeches12:00 — When Corporations Sand Away the Rough Edges18:00 — Does Magic Actually Need More Players?21:00 — Universes Beyond & Conflicting Audiences32:30 — The Band Analogy: When Your Favorite Thing Changes38:15 — When Did Wizards Jump the Shark?40:00 — Finding the Spark in Premodern⏱️ Chapters
Who is responsible for protecting the identity of a game after its original creator is gone?In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil dive into the idea of creative paternalism — the responsibility, care, and judgment required to preserve what makes a creative work itself.Using Magic: The Gathering as the primary example, we explore what happens when the people who originally created and loved a game are replaced by layers of corporate stewardship.What exactly is the “ethos” of Magic?Who gets to decide what belongs?And when does expanding a game into new audiences, aesthetics, and experiences stop being evolution and start becoming something fundamentally different?The conversation touches on Universes Beyond, Commander, Secret Lair, Premodern, Classic Legacy, Peak Legacy, and the changing relationship between Magic's original audience and the people discovering the game today.We also explore:What exactly creative paternalism meansRichard Garfield and the original vision of MagicWhy the original creators of a game matterThe difference between creating something new and simply repackaging an existing aestheticThe “geeks, mops, sociopaths and leeches” frameworkWhy corporations can struggle to preserve the identity of a creative propertyThe tension between growth and creative integrityWhy “more people playing Magic” isn't necessarily a sufficient design goalUniverses Beyond and whether different Magic experiences should coexist separatelyWhether older players and newer players actually need to be in the same “bucket”How this problem appears in music, using bands as an analogyWhy Premodern and Classic Legacy can feel like preserved snapshots of the gameAnd ultimately: when did Wizards jump the shark?Phil argues that the real problem may not be the existence of different audiences — but the decision to force fundamentally different experiences to collide in the same space. Zac ultimately points toward formats like Premodern and Classic Legacy as places where players can still find glimmers of the game they originally fell in love with. What do you think?Has Magic lost something important, or is this simply what happens when a game grows for 30+ years?00:00 — What Is Creative Paternalism?02:15 — Who Is Responsible for Magic's Identity?06:00 — Geeks, Mops, Sociopaths & Leeches12:00 — When Corporations Sand Away the Rough Edges18:00 — Does Magic Actually Need More Players?21:00 — Universes Beyond & Conflicting Audiences32:30 — The Band Analogy: When Your Favorite Thing Changes38:15 — When Did Wizards Jump the Shark?40:00 — Finding the Spark in Premodern⏱️ Chapters
Quellen:https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-secret-lair-booster-packs-mschf-zeta-set/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSCHFhttps://www.magiclibrarities.net/958-rarities-alpha-beta-gamma-playtest-cards-english-cards-index.htmlIn dieser Folge meines Magic: The Gathering Podcasts geht es um das brandneue Secret Lair x MSCHF: The Zeta Set – eine der ungewöhnlichsten Magic-Veröffentlichungen der letzten Zeit. Das Set umfasst 121 Reprints und orientiert sich optisch stark an den historischen Playtest-Karten aus den frühen Entwicklungsjahren von Magic. Dazu kommen drei verschiedene Looks: Photocopy, Photocopy Negative und Color Banding.Ich schaue mir genauer an, was das Zeta Set eigentlich ist, welche Karten darin enthalten sind und warum Wizards of the Coast gemeinsam mit MSCHF ausgerechnet diesen alten Playtest-Look zurückbringt. Die Gestaltung erinnert bewusst an die frühen Testkarten aus der Entwicklung von Magic und stellt damit eine direkte Verbindung zu den Ursprüngen des Spiels her.Doch bei mir überwiegt die Begeisterung nicht vollständig. Ich sehe das Zeta Set durchaus kritisch und stelle eine grundsätzliche Frage: Wann sind Magic-Karten eigentlich keine Magic-Karten mehr? Was passiert mit der Identität eines Kartenspiels, wenn Karten immer stärker zu Sammlerobjekten, Kunstprojekten und Lifestyle-Produkten werden?Besonders interessant finde ich dabei auch das neue Verkaufsmodell: The Zeta Set ist das erste Secret-Lair-Produkt, das in zufälligen Boostern verkauft wird. Ein Booster enthält sieben Karten und kostet 19,92 US-Dollar – eine bewusste Anspielung auf die Ursprünge von Magic im Jahr 1992.Ich spreche darüber, was ich an der Zusammenarbeit mit MSCHF spannend finde, welche Karten und Designs mir besonders auffallen und wo für mich die Grenzen liegen. Ist das eine kreative Hommage an die Geschichte von Magic – oder ein weiterer Schritt weg von dem, was Magic: The Gathering eigentlich einmal ausgemacht hat?
The Game Deflators dive into new Mario LEGO reveals, MTG's Zeta booster packs, Gamescom 2026 highlights, Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital's huge launch, and revisit Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball on Xbox. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:13 Gaming Pickups and Personal Experiences 06:13 Exploring Lost Ember and Chrono Trigger 09:16 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Preparations 12:19 Quick News: Lego Mario and Magic the Gathering Updates 25:47 Magic Card Art and Design 27:50 Gamescom 2026 Announcements 29:07 Excitement for Upcoming Games 32:37 Grand Theft Auto Trailer Discussion 34:16 Final Fantasy and The Witcher Updates 45:56 Xbox's Digital Transition 47:38 Game Preservation and Physical Media 50:43 Microsoft's Strategy and Brand Identity 52:46 Nostalgia and Iconic Franchises 55:54 The Magic of Gaming for Kids 01:01:12 Dead or Alive Extreme Beach Volleyball Review John and Ryan dive into a packed week of gaming news and nostalgia, starting with their recent pickups and reactions to the newly revealed Super Mario LEGO sets. They break down the designs, the fan response, and how Nintendo continues expanding Mario into physical collectibles. The conversation shifts into Magic: The Gathering as Wizards of the Coast surprises players with the cryptic announcement of the Zeta Set — the first Secret Lair release to feature actual booster packs. The guys explore what this means for collectors, gameplay, and MTG's increasingly experimental product strategy. Next, they recap every notable announcement from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, highlighting standout trailers, surprise reveals, and industry‑shaping updates from the show. The biggest news of the week comes from Microsoft, as the company officially announces Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital — a massive initiative supporting thousands of physical games at launch. John and Ryan dig into how the program works, why it matters, and what it means for collectors, preservationists, and the future of physical media. To wrap up the episode, the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week features a review of Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball on the original Xbox. They revisit the game's mechanics, presentation, reputation, and current market value. Find us on TheGameDeflators.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18
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Eure drei Gastgeber haben heute einen News Block, in dem es unter anderem um unsere Pro Tour Hall of Fame Kandidaten geht und wir schauen, wie andere TCG das Thema "Secret Lair" angehen. Im Hauptteil werden wir etwas persönlicher und reden über unsere Lieblingsserien. Dabei schauen wir auch, ob und wie diese in Magic Universes Beyond abbildbar wären. Wir freuen uns auf eure Fragen, viel Spaß mit der Folge!☕ Unterstützt eure Podcasts Hosts direkt via Ko-Fi! ❤️☕▶️ Oder mit einer Kanalmitgliedschaft bei YouTube! ❤️Falls ihr uns und den Podcast anderweitig unterstützen möchtet, dann schaut gerne via unserem sponsored Link bei HOLY vorbei und gönnt euch aus dem umfangreichen Sortiment an Energy, Iced Tea und HOLY Hydration. Mit den Codes FRISCH5 (5€ Rabatt) oder FRISCH (10% Rabatt) könnt ihr dabei auch sparen. Danke! Links zur Folge:Sol4r1s Community TreffenPro Tour Hall of FameRiftbound "Secret Lair"Arena Direct früher beendetArena Player ReportingBanned & Restricted List UpdateLasers & Feelings
Kevin and Chelsea talk about all the latest news. Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:02:06: What Have We Been Up To 00:18:31: I Know What You Released Last Month (ish) 00:24:38: Game Releases 00:35:13: Game Updates 00:57:57: Other News 01:07:35: Outro Links Starsand Island Release Harvest Moon Ports Harvest Moon: Echoes Of Teradea Delay Danchi Days Release Farming Camp Release Frog Island Release Tiny Eden Release Ova Magica Console Delay Kynseed Console Release Village In The Shade English Release Pokopia DLC Snacko 1.2.0 Research Story 1.2 Disney Dreamlight Valley “Pixel Perfect” Update Luma Island “Summer” Update Travellers Rest “Rum and Runes” Update APICO 4.5.0 Bitter Harvest 1.5 Cozy Caravan “Shear Brilliance” Update Little Witch In The Woods “The First Page Anew” Update Tales Of Seikyu “Shrine Of Love” Update Paleo Pines 1.7.11 Stardew Valley Switch 2 Physical Edition Stardew Valley Secret Lair Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Ben and Hank talk Magic the Gathering Blocks. Hank has bullet points and is vaguely responding to this Tolarian Community College video (That he did not finish watching) "Magic: the Gathering Needs to Return to Blocks!" https://youtu.be/DJAonMobwlo?si=zGM70f9I2U2ip2EmReminder that this episode was recorded back in March so they do mention some thing like the Dandân Secret Lair that have happened by now. Email: SaltCirclePodcast@gmail.comBluesky: saltcirclepod.bsky.socialHank's Bluesky: @comicpanels.bsky.socialThe Burning Barrel Discord: discord.gg/jBDGW5jTheme Song: topianmusic.bandcamp.com/Youtube: youtube.com/@saltcircleHank's Youtube: youtube.com/@Iam3DHomerBen's Youtube: youtube.com/@Dratheus
In today's episode, we watch the pilot for Run Monster Run! The latest in Youtube indie animation, we get to know our trio of protagonists and get a pretty clear picture as to why they must run! We also talk about Doomsday, some classic games and a new Secret Lair drop!Want to watch along with us? Here's the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf11dE1L4NQIntro/Outro music: https://commons.nicovideo.jp/material/nc163920
Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick Secret Lair x Global Fund for Women: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-global-fund-for-women-their-magic-is-limitless Gather the Townsfolk Birds of Paradise Grant Program: https://bsky.app/profile/birdsofmtg.bsky.social/post/3mpyqbdse3s2f CommandFest DC: https://bsky.app/profile/gamesdonequick.com/post/3mpznu5ygrk2e Desperate Ravings Value Vintage B&R: https://vvmtg.com/value-vintage-banned-and-restricted-update-7-6-26/ Gutshot Worth More Than Tarmogoyf: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/O0xTPdACb1 The Finisher The nation where the three of us live, work, and play Magic celebrated its 250th birthday thus past weekend. So as we enter the next quarter of a millennium in this nation's history it reminds me of when Standard rotates, so tell me: what are you hoping for in America as the metagame evolves?
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 the low down on how the Cats Secret Lair Superdrop played out. Intro/Outro Music by Skylarka
Episode 428: Doctor Doom (Doom Prevails) & Fantastic 4
The boys catch you up on all the Magic the Gathering card price action of the week, including meta updates, cards to watch and handle the debrief on the recent Chaos Vault alternate sales experiment on the Secret Lair site. Intro/Outro Music by Skylarka
Liz (@devotedDruid) is out this week, but Corbin (@CHosler) and DJ (@CardgardenMTG) hold down the fort, talking about various MTG promo history, the Pickle of Promos, and Secret Lair strategy. Check us out on YouTube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/BrainstormBrewery
In this episode we cover: MTG's agreement with Marvel, record board game award submissions, Assassin's Cred on Broadway, MTG article history project, and Secret Lair issues. Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg
Graham, Nelson, and Cameron get into recent Magic news. The One Ring, the union, more Secret Lair nonsense, and even newly announced cards from upcoming sets. This podcast is sponsored by Card Kingdom. Ordering from Card Kingdom? Tell them “LRR sent me, button please!” for a one inch button with a Magic goof on it. http://cardkingdom.com/LRR Sponsored by Dragon Shield, use LRRMTG5 to get 5% at checkout on https://www.dragonshield.com Support LRR: http://patreon.com/loadingreadyrun Merch: https://store.loadingreadyrun.com Discord: https://discord.gg/lrr Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/loadingreadyrun Check out our other channels! Video Games: http://youtube.com/LRRVG Tabletop: http://youtube.com/LRRTT Magic the Gathering: http://youtube.com/LRRMTG Comedy: http://youtube.com/LoadingReadyRun Streams: http://youtube.com/LoadingReadyLive #Magic #TTC #lrrmtg
Graham, Nelson, and Cameron get into recent Magic news. The One Ring, the union, more Secret Lair nonsense, and even newly announced cards from upcoming sets. This podcast is sponsored by Card Kingdom. Ordering from Card Kingdom? Tell them “LRR sent me, button please!” for a one inch button with a Magic goof on it. http://cardkingdom.com/LRR Sponsored by Dragon Shield, use LRRMTG5 to get 5% at checkout on https://www.dragonshield.com Support LRR: http://patreon.com/loadingreadyrun Merch: https://store.loadingreadyrun.com Discord: https://discord.gg/lrr Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/loadingreadyrun Check out our other channels! Video Games: http://youtube.com/LRRVG Tabletop: http://youtube.com/LRRTT Magic the Gathering: http://youtube.com/LRRMTG Comedy: http://youtube.com/LoadingReadyRun Streams: http://youtube.com/LoadingReadyLive #Magic #TTC #lrrmtg
That's right, the Geeks first guest in the Secret Lair is none other than Rizz who brings his hordes of #rizznation to the broadcast! He helps the boys review the penultimate episode of Season 3 of The Orville, the latest episode of Young Sherlock and the second in the Ator series Ator 2 aka The Blademaster aka Cave Dwellers! He also shocks with his picks in the Top 3 List of songs sung by Ozzy Osbourne!Thanks for listening and Keep On Geekin' On!
PRIMARY SPONSOR: Use the promo manapool.com/promo/magicmics to get 5000 mana, that's $5 free, while supplies last at manapool.com. Use ManaTraders.com Promo Code: MAGICMICS_4CI for 10% off your next subscription! Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast First Pick MEET REUBEN & POWRDRAGN @ VEGAS! MC Vegas Panels and Events: https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/experience/panels-and-events.html SOS Cards Evan Ral Zarek Grave Researcher Reuben Silverquill, the Disputant Diary of Dreams PowrDragn lorehold the historian quandrix charm Gather the Townsfolk Throwback https://scryfall.com/ for April Fool's Day Desperate Ravings Secret Lair Update on Delays: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-update-a-continued-note-on-manufacturing-delays Splash Damage Hasbro's Cybersecurity Incident: https://www.reuters.com/technology/hasbro-says-investigating-cybersecurity-incident-2026-04-01/ The Finisher Today is April Fool's Day, the one day a year that promotes thinking critically and punishes lazy credulity. But with fun! So tell me: what's the best prank you've ever pulled?
In this episode we cover: Secret Lair shipment updates, crazy YouTube comments, Street Fighter character issues, Riftbound card bannings, issues with Fortnite layoffs. Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg
In this episode, I sit down with Senior Director Lindsey Bartell to talk about Secret Lair.
Gaming chaos, industry backlash, stock drops, and a wild expo recap. The Game Deflators podcast tackles the biggest stories of the week and review the cult classic Pepsiman on PS1. The Game Deflators open this week's episode with John's full recap of Game On Expo, covering standout booths, retro surprises, and the moments that made this year's event worth the trip. The discussion moves into one of the strangest headlines of the week as the FBI begins investigating several Steam titles for malware. John and Ryan break down what this means for PC players and the growing concerns around storefront security. Nintendo steps into the conversation next with its limited Dreamlight Valley themed Switch console, a release that has caught the attention of collectors and fans alike. Magic the Gathering players are frustrated once again as another Secret Lair drop is instantly scooped up by scalpers. The guys explore the ongoing tension between premium releases, collector expectations, and community fatigue. The team then examines the fallout surrounding Crimson Desert. Early reviews triggered a sharp 30 percent drop in the developer's stock, and the discussion centers on what may have caused such a dramatic reaction. Nvidia faces its own wave of criticism as players push back on DLSS 5. John and Ryan look at the concerns around performance expectations and why the community feels the tech is heading in the wrong direction. To close out the episode, the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week features Pepsiman on the PS1. The guys revisit the soda fueled cult classic to decide whether its current market value is justified. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:26 Inflation Deflation Challenge and Game Picks 05:21 Discussion on Lord of the Rings and Related Media 08:21 Game On Expo Experience and Indie Game Highlights 11:06 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Adventures 14:13 Current Gaming Experiences and Upcoming Events 17:19 Resident Evil 9 Gameplay and Impressions 20:19 Fast News and Industry Updates 33:57 The Excitement of New Decks 39:20 The Scalping Controversy 44:01 Exploring Alternative Deck Formats 47:36 Casual Play vs. Competitive Play 48:20 Crimson Desert's Mixed Reception 55:28 Nvidia's DLSS5 and Artistic Integrity 01:07:39 Pepsi Man: A Cult Classic Game 01:13:33 Outro Find us on TheGameDeflators.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18
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In this episode we cover: recent Secret Lair problems, strange stereotypes, video game schools, new systems classified as 'retro', Pokopia, and Nintendo suing the US. Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg
James & Cliff walk you through the meta evolutions in Standard and Legacy this week, fast moving cards, cards to watch and the results of the TMNT Secret Lair drops this month. Intro/Outro Music by Skylarka
James and Cliff walk you through all the latest in Magic price movement, take a look at the latest meta results for Pioneer and Modern, and cough up some great cards to watch. In our final segments the boys review the latest Secret Lair x Braindead chaos drop. Intro/Outro Music by Skylarka
In this episode we cover: the passing of Kai Budde, fans comparing everything, NBA Pioneers, a strange Secret Lair product, Pro Tour results, and 4chan back in the news. Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg
PRIMARY SPONSOR: Use the promo manapool.com/promo/magicmics to get 5000 mana, that's $5 free, while supplies last at manapool.com. Use ManaTraders.com Promo Code: MAGICMICS_4CI for 10% off your next subscription! Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics First Pick Remembering Kai Budde: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/remembering-kai-budde https://youtu.be/nELcQYaqTmk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHlP9bgiKVM https://magic.gg/news/the-eternal-juggernaut-a-tribute-to-kai-budde https://www.magic.gg/news/what-kai-budde-meant-to-magic Pro Tour Roundup Metagame: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mdl6arlgmd2a Top 8: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mdra24bt7a2a https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mdsluyxohl2r Champion: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mdtfu5lnec2a Gather the Townsfolk Prof's ECL Giveaway: https://bsky.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3me2dzqvg6c24 SOS and MAR Previews: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/magic-the-gathering-is-bringing-back-the-mystical-archives-and-going-hard-on-marvel-super-heroes/2900-7428/#1 WeeklyMTG Talks Secret Lair: https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1qvt1h4/a_summary_of_the_secret_lair_team_on_weeklymtg/ Commander B&R Incoming: https://bskx.app/profile/themaverickgirl.bsky.social/post/3mdy25qdl4s2g Desperate Ravings Magic Con Turns Down Bryon Wackwitz: https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1qvr9lk/magic_artist_bryon_wackwitz_turned_down_for_mtg/ Day of Black Sun's Zenith: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mdo4kwnpck24 Amazonian Not Previewing Alchemy: https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3mdfxbwm6gk24 Splash Damage Maro's New Game: https://bskx.app/profile/maro254.bsky.social/post/3mdy4wwzalc2c https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/807558480779182080/secret-lair-redacted-presents-not-a-magic-the Mood Swings: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/143608529653/you-told-me-to-get-back-to-you-after-question-time Olivia & Brian on Um, Actually: https://bsky.app/profile/dropout.tv/post/3mdv7pkynpm25 The Finisher January has come and gone, as has Lorwyn Eclipsed. So as the moon wanes out, tell me: what are you hoping for on our third trip back to Lorwyn and Shadowmoor in a few years?
2025: the year where Magic finally let you equip Doc Ock with Summon Materia so he could hop in a racecar and fly into outer space to fend off an attack from the Fire Nation. It's been a crazy year. But now it's time to look back over the cards, events, controversies, and changes from the last 365 days of MTG that made this one of the biggest (but also most polarizing) years in the game's history. Jimmy, JLK and Rachel discuss everything that made 2025 one to remember: the goods and bads, the highs and lows, what worked, what didn't, and what we hope to see in years to come. -------- SUPPORT 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 -------- FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command #sponsored -------- 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: Aetherdrift w/Christian Navarro | Game Knights 76: https://tinyurl.com/33nhbvbe Mark Rosewater on Aetherdrift: https://tinyurl.com/4v52mrn6 Final Fantasy Earnings: https://tinyurl.com/mv57xe2a Beyond the Edge of Eternities: An MTG Movie: https://tinyurl.com/bdz5kuu4 Edge of Eternities w/ Bosco & Irene The Alien | Game Knights #79: https://tinyurl.com/yr39caew Vehicles as Commanders: https://tinyurl.com/2zv229e4 Jim Davis: Twitter: @JimDavisMTG YouTube: @JimDavisMTG Limited Resources: YouTube: @LimitedResourcesPodcast Blake Rasmussen's Response to Survey Feedback: https://tinyurl.com/mtre384h We Rank Every Precon from 2025 | The Command Zone 713: https://tinyurl.com/4pmbyeyx WOTC on Secret Lair x Monster Hunter: https://tinyurl.com/fn948fmy The Story of Ghazban Ogress: https://tinyurl.com/3tc6db3s Mark Rosewater's Response to Ghazban Ogress: https://tinyurl.com/ynvvasxc Magic: The Gathering Movie: https://tinyurl.com/3z9s2746 We Like The Hybrid Change, Actually | The Command Zone 708: https://tinyurl.com/2duppunp Sheldon Menery: Current Commander Concerns: https://tinyurl.com/4r97826a Why Not To Play Commander: https://tinyurl.com/2cmdj2ku Pigs & Slop: https://tinyurl.com/yjc6ar94 What are we even doing? | The Command Zone 702: https://tinyurl.com/7efnnjjs -------- 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
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