Announcing the Winner of the Mercadian Masques Theme Deck Giveaway!
That’s right, pins-and-needles time is over! We randomly selected one of the four Mercadian Masques Theme Decks, and put the name of everyone who left a comment on it into a hat. The winning deck is Deepwood Menace, and that means the lucky winner is…
Duels of the Planeswalkers (2009) Expansion Pack 2: Heart of Worlds Review (Part 1 of 2)
Welcome back as we return to this year’s theme, Duels of the Planeswalkers! When we last looked at the franchise, we reviewed the three decks that comprised the first Expansion Pack, “Duel the Dragon,” which was released in October of 2009. In addition to the new playable decks, the expansion also introduced one of Magic’s great villains to the franchise, as we’ll see later. For now, though, we have the rather odd pairing of a hero from Lorwyn- and a mechanic from Zendikar.
Reads: Meddling Dimir Dementia!
Perhaps the one guild I was most asked to Meddle was the shadowy Dimir, and today the wait is over!
Mercadian Masques: Deepwood Menace Review (Part 2 of 2)
As we prepare to take our leave of the world of Mercadia, we’ve one last battle to be fought. Joining me is Samantha, who will be piloting with Tidal Mastery. Can I end on a high note?
Mercadian Masques: Deepwood Menace Review (Part 1 of 2)
Probably moreso than any other single person, lead designer Mark Rosewater is the public face of Magic. Through his Twitter and Tumblr accounts as well as his “Drive to Work” weekly solo podcast, he stays connected on a near-daily basis to the fans and players of the game. That isn’t to say, though, that he has that market wrapped up, and it is just as interesting to see some of the ways other members of Wizards connect with the community.
Duel Decks- Sorin vs Tibalt: Sorin’s Deck Review (Part 2 of 2)
We’re back for the final match with the latest Duel Decks, before we bid a fond adieu to the plane of Innistrad. Jimi’s lined up behind Tibalt and is ready to hammer me into submission. Can a Vampire- as unlikely a hero as you might find- claim the night and seize the day?
Duel Decks- Sorin vs Tibalt: Tibalt’s Deck Review (Part 2 of 2)
At long last, having reviewed both decks it’s time to see how they fare in battle! Joining me at the table is Jimi, ready to pilot Sorin’s deck to victory. Can Tibalt turn the tables while he turns the screws?
Duel Decks- Sorin vs Tibalt: Sorin’s Deck Review (Part 1 of 2)
It may seem hard to believe now, but when Zendikar was handed off from design to development the set did not contain Vampires. Sure there might have been one kicking around in a rare slot somewhere, a ‘token representative’ creature fleshing out a splashy one-off, but the Vampires as a cohesive and cultural element in the Zendikar world had not yet come to be. No Vampire Nighthawks, no Gatekeepers of Malakir, and certainly no Vampire Lacerators. Although we’ve touched on this briefly in the past, the story of how the set’s iconic tribe came to be is worth a revisit- though as we’ll see iconic is probably the wrong word to use.
Duel Decks- Sorin vs Tibalt: Tibalt’s Deck Review (Part 1 of 2)
Given the relatively short time they they have been a feature of the game, the history of the planeswalker is still a relatively modest one when looked at against the backdrop of the span of Magic’s two-decade history. Certainly while this feeling is reinforced by the fact that planeswalkers are themselves the most infrequent card type to see print, their high profile gives them an outsize impression. And that certainly doesn’t mean that there hasn’t been some innovation along the way.
Thundermaw Hellkite Giveaway from Mind Games
Happy Monday, everyone! Need a quick bit of cheer to start the week? Jimi’s Magic store, Mind Games Ltd, is giving away a Thundermaw Hellkite on St. Patrick’s Day, this coming Sunday! Entering the drawing couldn’t be easier- just sign up for her weekly email newsletter. One lucky name will be drawn from the hat, and voila- free Dragon!
Ertai's Lament 