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Wizards of the Coast ha presentato il futuro di Dungeons & Dragons per il 2027 con una promessa: «riportare tutti al tavolo». Ma cosa significa davvero?In questo episodio analizziamo gli annunci del keynote di D&D alla Gen Con 2026: il ritorno di Dark Sun, la linea D&D Icons, il redesign di D&D Beyond, la ricerca di gruppi e Master, le collaborazioni con Star Wars e World of Warcraft e la decisione di affidare ambientazioni storiche a editori come Kobold Press.Parliamo di:- come cambierà D&D Beyond;- perché Wizards vuole puntare di nuovo sul gioco al tavolo;- il ritorno di Dark Sun, Greyhawk e Dragonlance;- Star Wars e World of Warcraft con le regole di D&D;- Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft ed Eberron affidati ad altri editori;- il rischio che D&D segua la strada di Magic: The Gathering e Universes Beyond.È davvero una nuova alba per D&D oppure una strategia per vendere il gioco a un pubblico sempre più ampio? Diteci cosa ne pensate nei commenti.Sosteneteci e trovate avventure, mostri, oggetti homebrew e strumenti per le vostre campagne: Patreon DueDraghiPlus: https://www.patreon.com/duedraghiplusAscoltate le nostre avventure: Come Diventare Avventurieri: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TDllAygNdks6exNUJkdaF?si=ec76a8dd47444ed8 Storie di Vapore: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tExscuC59ILdVBHxDF2kz Due Draghi al Tavolo: https://open.spotify.com/show/78Db3i2bBJd5MFtdOxSyr1Viaggiate e giocate con noi: Travels & Dragons: https://travelsanddragons.it/Due Draghi al Microfono: https://duedraghialmicrofono.com/#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD2027
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
It's boogeyman man time during the Arc of Evolution! This week we are looking at Jund! Where did it it come from during Commander's earlier days? Where is it now? How much has Universes Beyond infiltrated the color combo? Find out all that and more on Commander Cookout 555.Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Ryan's solo podcast, Commander ad Populum:https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populumYou can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com.Now, Hit our Theme Song!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
Competitive Magic isn't dead. We just miss what it used to feel like.DuressFest is coming, and Zac and Phil are incredibly excited—not simply because it's another Magic tournament, but because it represents something that has been missing from competitive Magic:the experience.We used to have Grand Prix events with thousands of players. You'd travel with your friends, play the main event, fire off side events, buy and sell cards, meet other players, grab dinner afterward, and spend an entire weekend immersed in Magic.DuressFest feels like a return to that experience.The conversation starts with the size of modern competitive events versus the old Grand Prix era, but quickly becomes a much bigger discussion about why competitive play matters to Magic's ecosystem.We talk about:Why competitive Magic isn't necessarily deadWhy Wizards hasn't cultivated the competitive-player experienceWhat the old Grand Prix ecosystem providedWhy vendors need major eventsWhy competitive play creates demand for real cardsWhy Legacy, Premodern, Classic and Peak have their own ecosystemsWhy Magic's original premise was that you were the wizardHow Universes Beyond changes that relationshipWhy named characters can make the player feel like a spectatorThe difference between Magic and games like D&D or ZeldaWhy self-expression is so important to competitive playWhy 60-card 1v1 Magic feels like the purest version of the gameWhat DuressFest needs to becomeWhy a Friday/Saturday/Sunday Grand Prix-style event would be incredibleAnd why DuressFest could be a proof of concept for more community-run eventsThe bigger idea is simple:People don't just want to play Magic. They want somewhere to go play Magic.And DuressFest may prove that there is still a huge audience for that experience. Keeping this to 10 chapters:00:00 — DuressFest Is Bringing Back Grand Prix Magic01:24 — Competitive Magic Isn't Dead03:04 — Why Competitive Events Matter05:19 — The Magic Card Ecosystem09:03 — Why Magic Has Lasted 30+ Years12:09 — Universes Beyond & Losing Immersion14:19 — Are We Still the Wizard?19:15 — What Does DuressFest Need to Be?24:04 — Why We Miss the Grand Prix Experience26:27 — Why 60-Card Magic Is the Purest MagicTimestamps
Competitive Magic isn't dead. We just miss what it used to feel like.DuressFest is coming, and Zac and Phil are incredibly excited—not simply because it's another Magic tournament, but because it represents something that has been missing from competitive Magic:the experience.We used to have Grand Prix events with thousands of players. You'd travel with your friends, play the main event, fire off side events, buy and sell cards, meet other players, grab dinner afterward, and spend an entire weekend immersed in Magic.DuressFest feels like a return to that experience.The conversation starts with the size of modern competitive events versus the old Grand Prix era, but quickly becomes a much bigger discussion about why competitive play matters to Magic's ecosystem.We talk about:Why competitive Magic isn't necessarily deadWhy Wizards hasn't cultivated the competitive-player experienceWhat the old Grand Prix ecosystem providedWhy vendors need major eventsWhy competitive play creates demand for real cardsWhy Legacy, Premodern, Classic and Peak have their own ecosystemsWhy Magic's original premise was that you were the wizardHow Universes Beyond changes that relationshipWhy named characters can make the player feel like a spectatorThe difference between Magic and games like D&D or ZeldaWhy self-expression is so important to competitive playWhy 60-card 1v1 Magic feels like the purest version of the gameWhat DuressFest needs to becomeWhy a Friday/Saturday/Sunday Grand Prix-style event would be incredibleAnd why DuressFest could be a proof of concept for more community-run eventsThe bigger idea is simple:People don't just want to play Magic. They want somewhere to go play Magic.And DuressFest may prove that there is still a huge audience for that experience. Keeping this to 10 chapters:00:00 — DuressFest Is Bringing Back Grand Prix Magic01:24 — Competitive Magic Isn't Dead03:04 — Why Competitive Events Matter05:19 — The Magic Card Ecosystem09:03 — Why Magic Has Lasted 30+ Years12:09 — Universes Beyond & Losing Immersion14:19 — Are We Still the Wizard?19:15 — What Does DuressFest Need to Be?24:04 — Why We Miss the Grand Prix Experience26:27 — Why 60-Card Magic Is the Purest MagicTimestamps
The Arc of Evolution returns with everybody's favorite villain color combination: Grixis! Find out if Universes Beyond infiltrated Grixis and took over all top ten slots of the most popular commanders of all time on Commander Cookout 554. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Ryan's solo podcast, Commander ad Populum:https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populumYou can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com.Now, Hit our Theme Song!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick B&R: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-august-10-2026 Shortest-Lived Standard Format Ever: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1vkwzu9/with_bans_hitting_august_10th_and_the_hobbit/ The Hobbit Set Impressions / Feedback - Top 10 soon! Gather the Townsfolk Mystery Booster Commander Edition: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3mrvnj3r6fh2u Gavin Opens a Pack: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j-vBVCSeeKo Gavin Talks Rulebreakers: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbl_AM_SMhN Y'shtola Usurps Ur-Dragon As Top Commander: https://edhrec.com/articles/yshtola-nights-blessed-is-now-edhrecs-1-commander Moving Away From Medium-Size Sets: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/823777778414551040/can-you-confirm-if-the-medium-size-for-ub-sets Success of Omens of Chaos: https://bsky.app/profile/seananmcguire.bsky.social/post/3mre5ayurzk2e https://www.amazon.com/Strixhaven-Omens-Chaos-Magic-Gathering/dp/059387143X Combo Play Improvements for MTGO: https://www.mtgo.com/news/combo-play-improvements Jimothy Arena Bundle: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3mrxhn3pe2m2n Desperate Ravings Arena Lacking Visual Cues: https://bsky.app/profile/greensuitgirl.bsky.social/post/3mrbi4txqst2y Hobbit's Botched Preview Season: https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mrq2vhmpyk26 Going Infinite Orientation Packet From WotC GameCamp 1998: https://bsky.app/profile/bibliovoreorc.bsky.social/post/3mrxnkoempc2f Splash Damage Doctor Doom Promo at Doomsday Opening Weekend: https://bsky.app/profile/theasianavenger.bsky.social/post/3mrqitvlzs227 MTGO X LOTRO: (Daybreak develops both) https://www.lotro.com/news/lotro-mtgo-promotion-2026-en D&D Universes Beyond: https://bsky.app/profile/msiglain.bsky.social/post/3mrvk5ihmok2x The Finisher Just in case you've been living in a hole in the ground, let me be the first to tell you that The Hobbit expansion has begun its expected journey in Magic. So now that Tolkien's crowning achievement has been forged in the fires of MTG, marking Magic's first time back to a previously visited Universe, tell me: which Universes Beyond product that we've already gotten are you hoping to double dip on next?
An UNPRECEDENTED amount of D&D news fell out of Gen Con, including Icons, Dark Sun, and even Universes Beyond setting up a massive number of new D&D products!Follow Aberration here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneDael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwinEditor: @jberrt Topics:00:00 - Gen Con Recap08:57 - Gen Con breaks records!10:11 - D&D keynote recap13:37 - World of Warcraft16:37 - Is D&D flooding the market?28:20 - D&D Beyond updates32:01 - Aberration34:18 - Ghostfire Gaming x Ravenloft37:23 - Daggerheart & V:TM V642:35 - ANOTHER new OGL
The Hobbits are coming to Magic, but how much are they actually going to change Legacy?Zac and Phil go through the new Hobbits from Vetter Breath cards and find something surprisingly refreshing: there aren't that many cards worth talking about for Legacy.We break down the eight cards that caught our attention, including Bilbo, Thief in the Night, The Great Goblin, Giant's Boulder, Thirandil, the Elven King, Inside Information, Bilbo's Gambit, Plunder the Trollshaws, and Riddles in the Dark.Bilbo is the clear standout, looking like a powered-up version of a card that's already on Legacy's banned list. But does that actually make him a problem?We also discuss:Why Universes Beyond sets keep feeling like Commander productsThe new Storied mechanicBilbo vs. Dreadhorde ArcanistWhether The Great Goblin can enable a comboWhy Giant's Boulder isn't the next AstrolabeCan Thirandil actually save Elves from Orcish Bowmasters?Why Inside Information probably isn't a Storm payoffBilbo's Gambit and the Legacy "Silence" problemWhy Riddles in the Dark isn't Fact or FictionAnd why we're actually happy that the set has a lower Legacy power levelIf we missed a card, let us know in the comments.And if you're done with Universes Beyond and want to play Classic, Peak, Pre-War, or Premodern, check out Returnal Durdles. 00:00 — The Hobbit Set Isn't Breaking Legacy00:57 — Flavor vs. Power Level02:37 — The Storied Mechanic Is Metalcraft+04:40 — Urza's Saga Is Already Storied?!05:56 — Why We're Building Locked Formats Instead06:48 — Peak Legacy Event Announcement07:17 — Bilbo, Thief in the Night10:02 — The Great Goblin12:55 — Giant's Boulder vs. Astrolabe16:27 — Does Giant's Boulder Work With Scry Payoffs?17:40 — Thirandil, the Elven King19:40 — Inside Information21:36 — Bilbo's Gambit24:30 — Bilbo Is an EDH All-Star26:29 — Plunder the Trollshaws27:39 — Riddles in the Dark28:48 — Riddles vs. Fact or Fiction30:14 — Just Play Three Wishes31:27 — The Eight Cards That Matter32:00 — Why We're Happy the Power Level Is Lower32:40 — Returnal Durdles & Locked Formats33:00 — Submit Your Own Legacy TakesTimestamps
The Hobbits are coming to Magic, but how much are they actually going to change Legacy?Zac and Phil go through the new Hobbits from Vetter Breath cards and find something surprisingly refreshing: there aren't that many cards worth talking about for Legacy.We break down the eight cards that caught our attention, including Bilbo, Thief in the Night, The Great Goblin, Giant's Boulder, Thirandil, the Elven King, Inside Information, Bilbo's Gambit, Plunder the Trollshaws, and Riddles in the Dark.Bilbo is the clear standout, looking like a powered-up version of a card that's already on Legacy's banned list. But does that actually make him a problem?We also discuss:Why Universes Beyond sets keep feeling like Commander productsThe new Storied mechanicBilbo vs. Dreadhorde ArcanistWhether The Great Goblin can enable a comboWhy Giant's Boulder isn't the next AstrolabeCan Thirandil actually save Elves from Orcish Bowmasters?Why Inside Information probably isn't a Storm payoffBilbo's Gambit and the Legacy "Silence" problemWhy Riddles in the Dark isn't Fact or FictionAnd why we're actually happy that the set has a lower Legacy power levelIf we missed a card, let us know in the comments.And if you're done with Universes Beyond and want to play Classic, Peak, Pre-War, or Premodern, check out Returnal Durdles. 00:00 — The Hobbit Set Isn't Breaking Legacy00:57 — Flavor vs. Power Level02:37 — The Storied Mechanic Is Metalcraft+04:40 — Urza's Saga Is Already Storied?!05:56 — Why We're Building Locked Formats Instead06:48 — Peak Legacy Event Announcement07:17 — Bilbo, Thief in the Night10:02 — The Great Goblin12:55 — Giant's Boulder vs. Astrolabe16:27 — Does Giant's Boulder Work With Scry Payoffs?17:40 — Thirandil, the Elven King19:40 — Inside Information21:36 — Bilbo's Gambit24:30 — Bilbo Is an EDH All-Star26:29 — Plunder the Trollshaws27:39 — Riddles in the Dark28:48 — Riddles vs. Fact or Fiction30:14 — Just Play Three Wishes31:27 — The Eight Cards That Matter32:00 — Why We're Happy the Power Level Is Lower32:40 — Returnal Durdles & Locked Formats33:00 — Submit Your Own Legacy TakesTimestamps
At Gen Con 2026, Wizards of the Coast had several major Dungeons & Dragons announcements, including the “Arcana Unleashed” gameplay expansions and the introduction of “Universes Beyond,” bringing crossovers like World of Warcraft and Star Wars to the game. The company also confirmed the return of classic settings like Dark Sun and Greyhawk, the latter featuring creative material from Gary Gygax's archives. Actor Joe Manganiello was appointed as the Chief Creative Officer of D&D Icons, an initiative designed to bridge the game’s 50-year heritage with its future by bringing back legendary creators to develop new, official material. Paizo unveiled a major tonal shift with “13 Omens”, a rules-light modern supernatural horror RPG featuring a shared dice pool mechanic and a system designed for one-shot narrative arcs. Alongside this new title, the publisher announced “Invaders of the Dark,” an ambitious campaign that blends science fiction and fantasy by uniting the Pathfinder and Starfinder settings. This crossover promises to allow players to experience the impact of an alien invasion across Golarion, marking a significant development for the publisher’s tentpole offerings. Free League Publishing announced “Free League Unbound,” a new digital platform built by Adam Bradford that directly addresses player concerns regarding digital ownership. The service enables users to download permanent PDFs of their purchases, ensuring long-term access, while offering a cross-device digital reader and compendium. In addition to the platform launch, Free League showcased revised core rules for “The One Ring”, which maintain full retro-compatibility, and announced major expansions such as “The White Tower and the Hall of Gold” and a bestiary titled “Creatures Strange and Foul”. Paradox Interactive's surprise alpha playtest for “Vampire 6th Edition”, which introduces a more modern, narrative-driven ruleset. Darrington Press shared a content roadmap for “Daggerheart”, committing to two major books annually through 2030, while celebrating significant growth in character sheet creation on Demiplane. Finally, Catalyst Game Labs showcased new sourcebooks and editions for “Shadowrun” and previewed an upcoming alpha playtest for the “He Who Fights with Monsters” TTRPG. #wotc #paizo #freeleague #gencon2026 Pathfinder Second Edition: Bundle of Frogs! https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/7XLLGg Mammoth Chronicles Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/L0rK3O From Rivers to Fjords- Basic Roleplay Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/E0WYEP 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/
Lo Hobbit arriva su Magic! Oggi parliamo e critichiamo le carte estremamente costose di questa espansione Universes Beyond.
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SO MUCH D&D news exploded at Gen Con, including Icons, Dark Sun, Greyhawk, and the Universes Beyond projects: World of Warcraft and Star Wars... we barely had time to cover it all while sheltering from a tornado! GeeknSon gaming tables: https://geeknson.com/pages/game-room-gaming-tableEmail your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneJoey: @JamesJHaeck Justice: @justiceraminarmanFoster: @TheatreOfTheUnaligned Editor: @jberrt Topics:00:00 - Gen Con 202613:50 - D&D Icons22:14 - Uh oh, A Tornado22:46 - GeeknSon24:01 - Dark Sun28:08 - Star Wars30:41 - World of Warcraft
Livestreamed as always Monday at 8pm UK time (3pm Eastern)! We covered all of the TTRPG news out of Gen Con, and boy is there a lot! D&D's doing Star Wars and Warcraft, Dark Sun is back, there's new Pathfinder stuff, a new version of The One Ring, and more! John Hight steps down as president of Wizards of the Coast Dungeons & Dragons Icons line announced, bringing back classic creators to classic settings Greyhawk: Crown of the Witch Queen announced as 2027 adventure Dark Sun returns in 2027 as Dungeons & Dragons' first mature rated setting Dungeons & Dragons officially announces World of Warcraft crossover, launching this November Dungeons & Dragons announces Universes Beyond line, kicking off IP crossovers Dungeons & Dragons announces third-party partnerships to bring official support to popular campaign settings In 2027 D&D's Season of Rebellion is... STAR WARS! The new D&D roadmap brings seasons of Champions, Survival, Sword & Sorcery, and Rebellion (TL;DR version) Watch the DEATH SAVES one-shot with Joe Manganiello D&D World of Warcraft alternate cover by Forrest Imel Paizo's Gen Con keynote is a dive into their plans for Pathfinder and Starfinder over the next year Plotweaver RPG announces new partnerships and a setting contest The One Ring is getting a new edition and a hardcover bestiary Vampire: The Masquerade getting a new edition, more games coming too Edge Studios confirms it still has the Star Wars license despite D&D's upcoming book
Magicon Amsterdam 2026 è stato un successo. Oggi analizziamo l'evoluzione di Magic, che grazie agli Universes Beyond diventa sempre più mainstream.
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On this week's show, we share a couple of our deepest spiritual awakenings, then rant for a while about our weird feelings on AI and LLMs. Then we manage to keep the mood lively with public comments about MTG's Universes Beyond. We're not glazing AI. Don't be mad at us. Timestamps: 0:23 — Dudes Rock 4:40 — Space Rocks 7:48 — Intro: We Had a Terrible Idea to Talk About AI 13:40 — A Little Background on Us 20:05 — Stuff We Hear About Every Day 24:17 — The Misgivings Begin 31:42 — New Kinds of Learning 34:42 — The Misgivings Continue 35:02 — Is AI the Source of Existential Enshittification? 42:33 — The Dunning Kruger Machine 48:52 — Thoughts on Future Work 50:05 — Could Some Good Outcomes Make It Worth It? 52:14 — Some Things We Actually Do 59:24 — Dreams of the Apocalypse 1:06:23 — Public Comment from The Stalk 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/ 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
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What if Legacy had stopped evolving in 2019?This week we're joined by Gary, creator of Pre-War Legacy, a community-driven format that captures Legacy just before War of the Spark, FIRE Design, and the wave of Modern Horizons cards fundamentally changed the format. We discuss:Why War of the Spark became the cutoffThe impact of FIRE Design on LegacyWhy many players consider 2018–2019 Legacy its golden ageThe philosophy behind Pre-War LegacyMiracles, Death & Taxes, Delver, Dark Depths, and StormWhy deck specialists thrive in closed formatsBrewing opportunities in an 18,000-card card poolHow to join the growing Pre-War Legacy community and play online If you've been missing the Legacy of Brainstorm, Wasteland, Delver, Miracles, and Death & Taxes—without Modern Horizons or Universes Beyond—this format might be exactly what you've been looking for.What deck would you register first?#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #PreWarLegacy #LegacyMTG #EternalFormats
What if Legacy had stopped evolving in 2019?This week we're joined by Gary, creator of Pre-War Legacy, a community-driven format that captures Legacy just before War of the Spark, FIRE Design, and the wave of Modern Horizons cards fundamentally changed the format. We discuss:Why War of the Spark became the cutoffThe impact of FIRE Design on LegacyWhy many players consider 2018–2019 Legacy its golden ageThe philosophy behind Pre-War LegacyMiracles, Death & Taxes, Delver, Dark Depths, and StormWhy deck specialists thrive in closed formatsBrewing opportunities in an 18,000-card card poolHow to join the growing Pre-War Legacy community and play online If you've been missing the Legacy of Brainstorm, Wasteland, Delver, Miracles, and Death & Taxes—without Modern Horizons or Universes Beyond—this format might be exactly what you've been looking for.What deck would you register first?#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #PreWarLegacy #LegacyMTG #EternalFormats
---Join Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnWith Marvel officially arriving in Magic: The Gathering, we thought it was the perfect time to answer a simple question:Where should you start with Marvel Comics?Zac is joined by two longtime comic book veterans and former Legends comic shop crew members, Marc Leone and Rob Messick, to build the ultimate Marvel reading list for newcomers. From Spider-Man and Daredevil to Wolverine, the X-Men, Infinity Gauntlet, Earth X, and Marvels, we explore the stories that shaped the Marvel Universe and explain why they still matter today.We discuss:00:00 Introduction & Comic Shop Memories02:08 Where Should New Readers Start?02:51 Why Spider-Man Is the Gateway Character04:04 Marvel Comes to Magic: The Gathering06:32 Universes Beyond & Trading Card Games12:25 Building a Marvel Reading List15:11 Marvel's Rise in Popular Culture17:08 Kraven's Last Hunt18:35 Infinity Gauntlet & MCU Inspirations22:20 Daredevil: The Man Without Fear25:30 Daredevil Recommendations & Frank Miller29:00 Wolverine: Not Dead Yet32:00 Enemy of the State & Wolverine Classics35:00 Earth X Deep Dive42:00 What If...? and Alternate Universes47:00 Future Imperfect & Maestro52:00 Elektra: Assassin56:00 Fantastic Four and Alex Ross01:00:00 Marvels and Marvel History01:05:00 Cosmic Marvel Recommendations01:10:00 Silver Surfer, Thanos & Cosmic Ghost Rider01:15:00 More Essential Marvel Reads01:20:00 Final Recommendations01:24:00 Closing Thoughts---Spider-ManKraven's Last HuntRevenge of the Sinister SixComing Home (J. Michael Straczynski & John Romita Jr.)Cosmic Spider-Man / Acts of Vengeance era collectionSpider-Man Blue----Daredevil / ElektraDaredevil: The Man Without FearDaredevil: Guardian Devil (Kevin Smith & Joe Quesada)Elektra: AssassinDaredevil Yellow----Wolverine / X-MenWolverine: Not Dead YetEnemy of the StateWolverine: Jungle AdventureWolverine/Gambit: VictimsLongshotX-Men: Elsewhen (John Byrne)Hulk: Future Imperfect (X-Men adjacent discussion through shared creators)---Marvel Universe / Cosmic MarvelInfinity GauntletMarvelsEarth XSilver Surfer: BlackThanos WinsCosmic Ghost RiderSilver Surfer (Stan Lee & Jack Kirby Fireside Graphic Novel)Marvel Cosmic Universe by Donny Cates (umbrella recommendation)---Fantastic FourFantastic Four: Full Circle---HulkFuture ImperfectDoctor StrangeDoctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph and TormentMarvel History / Beginner Collections---Origins of Marvel ComicsSon of Origins of Marvel ComicsBring on the Bad GuysWomen of Marvel ComicsJeph Loeb / Tim Sale Color SeriesWhether you're a lifelong comic fan or someone discovering Marvel through Magic, this episode is packed with recommendations, nostalgia, and stories from the comic shop era that helped shape an entire generation of nerd culture.What Marvel comic would you hand to someone who has never read one before?#Marvel #MarvelComics #MagicTheGathering #SpiderMan #XMen #ComicBooksPinned CommentYou can only recommend ONE Marvel comic to a brand-new reader.What's your pick?
Use our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gg https://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdles Channel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles TCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK: https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAn With Marvel officially arriving in a Magic: The Gathering, we thought it was the perfect time to answer a simple question: Where should you start with Marvel Comics? Zac is joined by two longtime comic book veterans and former Legends comic shop crew members, Marc Leone and Rob Messick, to build the ultimate Marvel reading list for newcomers. From Spider-Man and Daredevil to Wolverine, the X-Men, Infinity Gauntlet, Earth X, and Marvels, we explore the stories that shaped the Marvel Universe and explain why they still matter today. We discuss: 00:00 Introduction & Comic Shop Memories 02:08 Where Should New Readers Start? 02:51 Why Spider-Man Is the Gateway Character 04:04 Marvel Comes to Magic: The Gathering 06:32 Universes Beyond & Trading Card Games 12:25 Building a Marvel Reading List 15:11 Marvel's Rise in Popular Culture 17:08 Kraven's Last Hunt 18:35 Infinity Gauntlet & MCU Inspirations 22:20 Daredevil: The Man Without Fear 25:30 Daredevil Recommendations & Frank Miller 29:00 Wolverine: Not Dead Yet 32:00 Enemy of the State & Wolverine Classics 35:00 Earth X Deep Dive 42:00 What If...? and Alternate Universes 47:00 Future Imperfect & Maestro 52:00 Elektra: Assassin 56:00 Fantastic Four and Alex Ross 01:00:00 Marvels and Marvel History 01:05:00 Cosmic Marvel Recommendations 01:10:00 Silver Surfer, Thanos & Cosmic Ghost Rider 01:15:00 More Essential Marvel Reads 01:20:00 Final Recommendations 01:24:00 Closing Thoughts 00:00 Introduction & Comic Shop Memories02:08 Where Should New Readers Start?02:51 Why Spider-Man Is the Gateway Character04:04 Marvel Comes to Magic: The Gathering06:32 Universes Beyond & Trading Card Games12:25 Building a Marvel Reading List15:11 Marvel's Rise in Popular Culture17:08 Kraven's Last Hunt18:35 Infinity Gauntlet & MCU Inspirations22:20 Daredevil: The Man Without Fear25:30 Daredevil Recommendations & Frank Miller29:00 Wolverine: Not Dead Yet32:00 Enemy of the State & Wolverine Classics35:00 Earth X Deep Dive42:00 What If...? and Alternate Universes47:00 Future Imperfect & Maestro52:00 Elektra: Assassin56:00 Fantastic Four and Alex Ross01:00:00 Marvels and Marvel History01:05:00 Cosmic Marvel Recommendations01:10:00 Silver Surfer, Thanos & Cosmic Ghost Rider01:15:00 More Essential Marvel Reads01:20:00 Final Recommendations01:24:00 Closing ThoughtsWhether you're a lifelong comic fan or someone discovering Marvel through Magic, this episode is packed with recommendations, nostalgia, and stories from the comic shop era that helped shape an entire generation of nerd culture. What Marvel comic would you hand to someone who has never read one before? #Marvel #MarvelComics #MagicTheGathering #SpiderMan #XMen #ComicBooks Pinned Comment You can only recommend ONE Marvel comic to a brand-new reader. What's your pick?
Join Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnMarvel has officially arrived in Magic: The Gathering. Whether you're excited, skeptical, or somewhere in between, these cards are entering Legacy—and that means it's time to evaluate what actually matters for competitive play.In this episode, Phil and Zac review the Marvel Superheroes set through a Legacy lens, discussing which cards might deserve testing, which are unlikely to make an impact, and which designs stand out from a gameplay perspective.Cards discussed include:00:00 Intro — Marvel Comes to Legacy01:04 Ares, God of War04:46 Molecule Man08:28 Black Bolt12:26 Shang-Chi of the Ten Rings16:22 Black Widow, Super Spy17:35 Bruce Banner / The Incredible Hulk19:30 Dragon Man23:44 Franklin Richards Ascendant25:43 Galactus27:45 Helmut Zemo29:07 Ironheart30:20 Iron Lad31:21 Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk33:28 Loki, God of Mischief34:28 Mole Man38:24 Namor, the Sub-Mariner43:22 Patriot44:30 T'Chaka, Vulnerable King45:40 Thanos, the Mad Titan46:45 Vision49:20 Kimoyo Beads (Bonus Discussion)50:20 Tony Stark52:20 Ultron53:10 Willie Lumpkin53:55 Into the Time Vortex55:43 Vision Quest58:20 Iron Man Armor01:00:20 S.H.I.E.L.D. Flying Car01:12:28 Final Thoughts on Marvel & Universes Beyond01:14:30 Comic Book Recommendations01:15:00 The Commander Product Problem01:17:00 Wrap UpAlong the way, the conversation explores deckbuilding theory, the realities of Legacy power levels, Universes Beyond design philosophy, and whether any of these cards can compete with the format's established staples.Which Marvel card are you most interested in testing?#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #MarvelMTG #MTG #LegacyMTGJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil
Join Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnMarvel has officially arrived in Magic: The Gathering. Whether you're excited, skeptical, or somewhere in between, these cards are entering Legacy—and that means it's time to evaluate what actually matters for competitive play.In this episode, Phil and Zac review the Marvel Superheroes set through a Legacy lens, discussing which cards might deserve testing, which are unlikely to make an impact, and which designs stand out from a gameplay perspective.Cards discussed include:00:00 Intro — Marvel Comes to Legacy01:04 Ares, God of War04:46 Molecule Man08:28 Black Bolt12:26 Shang-Chi of the Ten Rings16:22 Black Widow, Super Spy17:35 Bruce Banner / The Incredible Hulk19:30 Dragon Man23:44 Franklin Richards Ascendant25:43 Galactus27:45 Helmut Zemo29:07 Ironheart30:20 Iron Lad31:21 Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk33:28 Loki, God of Mischief34:28 Mole Man38:24 Namor, the Sub-Mariner43:22 Patriot44:30 T'Chaka, Vulnerable King45:40 Thanos, the Mad Titan46:45 Vision49:20 Kimoyo Beads (Bonus Discussion)50:20 Tony Stark52:20 Ultron53:10 Willie Lumpkin53:55 Into the Time Vortex55:43 Vision Quest58:20 Iron Man Armor01:00:20 S.H.I.E.L.D. Flying Car01:12:28 Final Thoughts on Marvel & Universes Beyond01:14:30 Comic Book Recommendations01:15:00 The Commander Product Problem01:17:00 Wrap UpAlong the way, the conversation explores deckbuilding theory, the realities of Legacy power levels, Universes Beyond design philosophy, and whether any of these cards can compete with the format's established staples.Which Marvel card are you most interested in testing?#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #MarvelMTG #MTG #LegacyMTGJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil
It's 2026 and while Magic: The Gathering has grown enormously over the past half a decade on the back of Universes Beyond, a ton of other TCG's have arrived on the scene trying to crave out some space for themselves. Magic and Pokémon stand above the rest to be sure, but how has the landscape changed with the likes Star Wars, One Piece, Flesh & Blood, Riftbound, ect entering the market? Tune in to find out what Graham, Wheeler, and Ben have to say about the matter on this week's episode of TapTapConcede. 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
It's 2026 and while Magic: The Gathering has grown enormously over the past half a decade on the back of Universes Beyond, a ton of other TCG's have arrived on the scene trying to crave out some space for themselves. Magic and Pokémon stand above the rest to be sure, but how has the landscape changed with the likes Star Wars, One Piece, Flesh & Blood, Riftbound, ect entering the market? Tune in to find out what Graham, Wheeler, and Ben have to say about the matter on this week's episode of TapTapConcede. 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
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!
Dungeons & Dragons will be following MTG and rolling in Universes Beyond soon, according to Hasbro CEO Chris Cox. Yes, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, My Little Pony, Transformers and Harry Potter could technically become D&D campaign worlds. Because something something money. Maximum revenue. And DnD purists aren't having it. 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. #DnD #WotC #Tabletop #RPG #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.
Originally aired on May 15, 2026 Buckle up, we're taking a trip to the oddest Odyssey Topics of Discussion: Kickstarter changes its mature content policy, adult artists and furries mad. Dungeons and Dragons to get Universes Beyond? We were Greeks and all that Hosts: Jolt Noble Aeveirra Drake
Former Leaving a Legacy host Jerry Mee joins the show to talk about the explosive growth of Premodern, the current state of Legacy, and why so many longtime Magic players are rediscovering their love for the game through older formats.We dive into:• Why Premodern feels different from modern Magic• The problems with Legacy and constant power creep• Universes Beyond and the “Fortnite-ification” of MTG• Why players are rejecting rotating non-rotating formats• LobsterCon, community growth, and the future of Premodern• Gold border cards, proxies, and accessibility• Brewing new decks in an “unsolved” format• Whether Wizards will eventually monetize PremodernWe also get into some spicy deckbuilding discussion, including New England Threshnought, Mono Blue Dreadnought, tempo strategies in Premodern, and why Nimble Mongoose might secretly be cracked again.If you miss old-school Magic—or want to understand why Premodern is suddenly everywhere—this is the episode for you.
Former Leaving a Legacy host Jerry Mee joins the show to talk about the explosive growth of Premodern, the current state of Legacy, and why so many longtime Magic players are rediscovering their love for the game through older formats.We dive into:• Why Premodern feels different from modern Magic• The problems with Legacy and constant power creep• Universes Beyond and the “Fortnite-ification” of MTG• Why players are rejecting rotating non-rotating formats• LobsterCon, community growth, and the future of Premodern• Gold border cards, proxies, and accessibility• Brewing new decks in an “unsolved” format• Whether Wizards will eventually monetize PremodernWe also get into some spicy deckbuilding discussion, including New England Threshnought, Mono Blue Dreadnought, tempo strategies in Premodern, and why Nimble Mongoose might secretly be cracked again.If you miss old-school Magic—or want to understand why Premodern is suddenly everywhere—this is the episode for you.
What properties would be best for future universes beyond Magic the Gathering sets? Stephen and Jake present their wish list!Next Up: The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/
During MagicCon Las Vegas, we spoke with the team behind bringing The Hobbit to Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond. We discuss the importance of honoring Tolkien's legacy and how The Hobbit differs from the Tales from Middle-earth Lord of the Rings set. Wizards of the Coast:Mike Turian- Senior Executive ProducerAnnie Sardelis - Principal Game Designer Nick Marcantel - Senior Narrative Designer
What do Sephiroth, Aunt May, the Daleks, and Leonardo the Ninja Turtle all have in common? They're now a part of the world of Magic: the Gathering which now with it's Secret Lairs and Universes Beyond sets have co opted a bunch of beloved IPs into the beloved card game to make a bunch of beloved money. Musician and Magic card expert Skulk the Hulking gives his thoughts on how this has been both good and bad for the community, how it affects things competitively and gives us his thoughts on where it goes next (Hint: Just more capitalism). Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Nerd of Mouth ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, Alex talks to the team at Wizards of the Coast behind Magic: The Gathering's new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond Set: Eric Engelhard – Senior Game Designer and Set Design Lead, Stephanie Chung – Art Director, and Crystal Frazier – Senior Narrative Game Designer and Worldbuilding Lead. They take a deep dive into the set, from how the art style was decided on, how the set borrows from 40 years of TMNT history, and the mechanics behind the new set.
John and Ryan open the episode with their latest game pickups. Ryan is currently playing Resident Evil Requiem and shares his initial thoughts on the atmosphere, pacing, and early gameplay feel. John, meanwhile, continues his play of Valkyrie Profile. Ryan also brings updates from his ongoing grind in Guilty Gear Strive, talking about fundamentals, improvement, and the competitive mindset. That leads into a look at the fighting game community as he prepares for an upcoming event in Seattle and reflects on the energy of in‑person tournaments. John shifts the discussion to Magic: The Gathering, breaking down the latest Universes Beyond release and why the TMNT crossover is struggling to gain traction. From there, the guys explore the downfall of High Guard, the launch of Marathon, and what these releases reveal about current industry trends. The future of Xbox takes the spotlight as they discuss Project Helix and how it could shape Microsoft's long‑term strategy. They also recap the biggest highlights from Pokémon Day, including new releases and updates worth watching. The episode continues with a look at Sony's evolving PC porting strategy before wrapping up with the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week. This week's pick is McDonald's Treasure Land Adventures, as the guys revisit the Sega Genesis platformer and debate its place in today's retro market. 00:00 Introduction to the Game Deflators Podcast 01:19 Recent Game Pickups and Current Playthroughs 08:47 Resident Evil Requiem: Gameplay Dynamics and Mechanics 14:50 Plucky Squire: Game Completion and Future Plans 19:51 Striving for Excellence in Guilty Gear Strive 26:46 Magic: The Gathering and Universes Beyond 31:40 High Guard's Demise and Industry Insights 36:27 Marathon's Launch and Player Reception 42:28 Project Helix and the Future of Xbox 44:22 Pokemon Day Highlights and New Releases 54:55 Sony's Shift in Game Porting Strategy 01:01:21 The Legacy of McDonald's Treasure Land Adventures 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
Gamers, did you know that Magic: The Gathering does crossovers with major IP constantly? They've done Marvel, Magic: The Gathering, even niche little tiny baby IPs like Final Fantasy. Well, today, we'd like to ask the question: What Universes Beyond would be the wildest direction for them to go? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Want to watch these episodes live? Check us out at https://www.youtube.com/@somederpsplaygames or twitch.tv/somederpsplaygames Check out the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/somederpstalkaboutgames Want to tell us something? Email us at podcast@somederpsplaygames.com Like our Facebook page too! www.facebook.com/SomeDerpsPlayGames/ We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/somederpsplaygames Rate us on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/some-derps-talk-about-games/id1048899720 Follow us on Twitter! SDPG: twitter.com/somederps Buddy: twitter.com/thatbuddysola Mango: twitter.com/theonetruemango Intro and Outro courtesy of twitter.com/VinceRolin
Welcome back Pauper fam! It's TMNT spoiler time and even though we're not the biggest fans of this set, there are still plenty of cool Pauper cards to discuss. Will pizzas take over the meta? Is Cast Down stock at an all-time low? We chat about all this and more, including some very cool innovations of the Gates archetype! Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG2026 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UoEtF4U6VjKWvozu9Upcoming Pauper Events:March 7th - Win-Some-Beta-Basics Pauper Tournament @ Hobby Town, Bowling Green KY: https://topdeck.gg/event/pauper-event-win-beta-landsMarch 15th - $2.5k Pauper Trial @ NRG Series, Elmhurst IL: https://www.nrgevents.gg/conventions/nrg-events-elmhurst-il/events/nrg-series-magic-25k-pauper-trialMarch 15th - Rhein-Ruhr Series @ The Phoenix Inn, Oberhausen, Germany: https://tcgevents.net/events/ea013140738716eMarch 21st - The next Court of Commons Quarterly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-quarterly-pauper-yippeeApril 25th - London Pauper Showdown 4 "The Darkest Ritual" - https://www.badgerbadger.org/event/london-pauper-showdown-4-the-darkest-ritual/North 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! March event registration is now open: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3038379The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is March 8th!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.comhttps://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagichttps://twitter.com/Hippo_1124Thomas' BlueSky: @thomasdoesalot.bsky.social Hippo's BlueSky: @hippo2112.bsky.social
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnLegacy players used to scan every spoiler hoping for the next card that would shake up the format. Now? We're mostly hoping new sets don't do anything at all.In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil talk about how that shift happened—and why “low-impact” Magic sets might actually be a good thing for Legacy. From Modern Horizons fatigue to Universes Beyond, we break down what healthy design looks like, why cards like Badger Mole Cub are a better model than snowball threats, and how power creep has quietly reshaped player expectations.Along the way, we hit:Why Legacy players now fear spoilers instead of celebrating themThe long shadow of Modern Horizons on eternal formatsWhat “prophylactic” vs. interactive card design really meansUniverses Beyond, Marvel cards, and cautious optimismGoblins, Merfolk, and tribal support that doesn't break the formatWhy some problem cards escape scrutiny just because the meta shiftsA completely unplanned but very real detour into mall culture and road-trip horror storiesIf you care about Legacy's long-term health—and Wizards not making your format worse every six months—this one's for you.
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnLegacy players used to scan every spoiler hoping for the next card that would shake up the format. Now? We're mostly hoping new sets don't do anything at all.In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil talk about how that shift happened—and why “low-impact” Magic sets might actually be a good thing for Legacy. From Modern Horizons fatigue to Universes Beyond, we break down what healthy design looks like, why cards like Badger Mole Cub are a better model than snowball threats, and how power creep has quietly reshaped player expectations.Along the way, we hit:Why Legacy players now fear spoilers instead of celebrating themThe long shadow of Modern Horizons on eternal formatsWhat “prophylactic” vs. interactive card design really meansUniverses Beyond, Marvel cards, and cautious optimismGoblins, Merfolk, and tribal support that doesn't break the formatWhy some problem cards escape scrutiny just because the meta shiftsA completely unplanned but very real detour into mall culture and road-trip horror storiesIf you care about Legacy's long-term health—and Wizards not making your format worse every six months—this one's for you.
Lorwyn Eclipsed is finally a real Magic set again — and that matters more than you think.In this episode of the Eternal Durdles Cast, Phil and Zac break down Lorwyn Eclipsed through a Legacy lens, card by card, while also tackling the bigger question:
It's that time of year again: predictions season.Phil and Zach kick off the new year by planting flags for Legacy and Pre-Modern Magic — calling their shots on what decks will rise, what cards are on borrowed time, and how the Eternal formats are going to evolve over the next year.We dig into:Legacy ban predictions (Bowmasters, Tamiyo, Beanstalk, and more)Whether Ancient Tomb and Urza's Saga decks are about to get even strongerThe impact of Universes Beyond sets on Legacy and Eternal formatsIs Affinity a real contender or just a metagame flash?Why Storm, Doomsday, and combo decks might be positioned to dominateControl's return and whether Beanstalk control is actually healthyThe future of Pre-Modern on Magic Online and what might get banned (or unbanned)Will Legacy attendance drop, and are players migrating to Pre-Modern or Vintage?We also make predictions for Eternal Weekend, LobsterCon, and even call our shot on how many subscribers Eternal Durdles will hit by the end of the year — receipts will be checked.If you play Legacy, Pre-Modern, Vintage, or Eternal Magic, this is the episode to bookmark and revisit in December.
On Episode 129 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Reversal Wizrd all about his Tidus, Yuna's Guardian commander deck! He built this deck because of his love for Final Fantasy 10 and also because of the incredible power of Tidus as a Magic card. We also talked about Universes Beyond, the commander ban list, and many other very necessary side tangents.This episode will also be released with full video on YouTube! Check it out and let me know what you think.Check out Reversal Wizrd's Tidus deck list here.Follow Reversal Wizrd on Twitch here.Watch the Nitpicking Nerds episode where Reversal Wizrd plays Tidus here!Follow The Faerie Conclave's content and social medias here.To support The Faerie Conclave, please consider joining my Patreon here.The Faerie Conclave logo and imagery was created by Kirtly Maxfield who can be contacted for design services at thelichencollective.com.The Faerie Conclave theme music was created by Livi Cheney who can be found as soffboilite on SoundCloud.
We wrangled up a new player from our local gaming community and wracked his brain about everything MTG. His thoughts on Universes Beyond, Secret Lairs and even cEDH were all very fresh and interesting. Come here all about it on Commander Cookout 514.Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Ryan's solo podcast, Commander ad Populum:https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populumInterested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com.Now, Hit our Theme Song!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
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On this week's show, the boys wonder whether a new game will solve their problems. Then Stan ruminates on Universes Beyond some more, following the Ninja Turtles announcement. Dave takes pictures of arcade cabinet art. And Shane learns a bit about Brad Pitt after watching F1, and shows off his new MSI Claw. 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 - What game will bring us together next? 9:10 - This week's episode/housekeeping 11:18 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Cardboard 31:37 - Arcade guys 47:54 - Shane's lightning round - F1, Stan's Steam Deck, and the MSI Claw 1:06:00 - 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 (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)
Universes Beyond: What started as a single Secret Lair of The Walking Dead cards has now ballooned to encompass over half of all cards being released next year. Love it or hate it, UB has been a polarizing topic in the MTG community. Do Furby and Dwight from The Office belong in the same game as Urza and Mishra? Is there still room for Magic in Magic: The Gathering? Is it all just too much? Tune in for our takes and let us know what YOU think! -------- 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: Raycon's fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic now feature Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% sitewide go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command 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 RIDGE: One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @ Ridge with code COMMAND at https://ridge.com/COMMAND -------- 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: Magic 2026 Release Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/ec8w4c93 The Preview Panel at MagicCon: Atlanta: https://youtu.be/pxGUDYNwpL4?si=bdIZ6o47NnrUVDCV New York Comic Con Panel Announcement: https://tinyurl.com/3z66ttcf Collecting Lorwyn Eclipsed: A First Look: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-lorwyn-eclipsed Beyond the Edge of Eternities: An MTG Movie: https://youtu.be/jclO7Mjfjq0?si=o6__zvru3DKpnPEd Secret Lair Reveal Party: https://youtu.be/whUmH7dp47s?si=m1hE7KvwrVXkUoFh Spice8Rack Magic: The Gathering, Spider-Man, & the End of Culture: https://youtu.be/LNGowvILFXo?si=BjejpdVHSdoI-dxQ MTGGoldfish - Why Magic is How it Is in 2025 and Why Everything Changed: https://youtu.be/sNNqz6qNwOo?si=kwXAPco7wsMrkVAu Jake Boss: Twitter: @JakeBossMTG BlueSky: @jakeboss.bsky.social YouTube: @JakeBossMTG Mark Rosewater Blogatog: https://tinyurl.com/5t4v6vv4 Ittetu: Twitter: @ittetu_ Mark Rosewater - Designing for Universes Beyond: https://tinyurl.com/3p7bhecu IGN - Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy Expansion Made $200 Million in Just One Day: https://www.ign.com/articles/magic-the-gatherings-final-fantasy-expansion-made-200-million-in-just-one-day -------- 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