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gaming3 hours ago•18 min saved

D&D Reveals 2026 Roadmap With Ravenloft Horror and Arcana Unleashed Magic

Wizards of the Coast unveiled Dungeons & Dragons’ 2026 roadmap centered on three Seasons: Horror (April–June) headlined by Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, plus the Tarokka Deck, the Horrors Within DM Screen, and a Map Pack; Magic (July–September) anchored by Arcana Unleashed and Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall, plus D&D Reference Card Decks and Organized Play; and Champions (October–December) with a season’s anchor product to be announced. Ravenloft content includes new horror-themed subclasses and Dark Gift feats, with release timing and pricing: Ravenloft core ($59.99) available for preorder April 13; Tarokka Deck ($24.99); Horrors Within DM Screen ($24.99); Map Pack ($24.99); Arcana Unleashed core ($49.99) and Deadfall ($29.99) in September; Reference Card Decks releasing in August.

via Variety|

#arcana-unleashed #dungeons-and-dragons #gaming

entertainment13 days ago•5 min saved

Magic's TMNT Set Reimagines New York City in Neon Nightlife

Magic's Universes Beyond Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover foregrounds a homey, neon NYC through the turtles’ perspective, reviving mechanics like Alliance and Disappear (formerly Revolt) and introducing Vanish Lands to reflect where the Turtles have been, with a March 6 release and previews promising a stronger New York flavor than Spider-Man.

via Gizmodo|

#entertainment #magic-the-gathering #new-york-city

gaming28 days ago•4 min saved

D&D Crossover Secret Lair Drops Roll for Initiative on Feb 9

Wizards of the Coast announces the Secret Lair Roll for Initiative Superdrop, a seven-card D&D-themed MTG crossover releasing February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT (pre-queue starts at 8:00 AM PT). Each drop is priced at non-foil $29.99 and foil $39.99, with various bundles like The All Dice Cast Bundle, Chromatic Dragon's Hoard, and Bag of Holding. Orders over $99 ship free for single orders, and buyers can glimpse card contents before checkout; the drop lineup includes Shadowheart's Devotion, Gale's Ambition, Black Lights & Dark Dungeons, Shadows Over Baldur's Gate, Whispers in Candlekeep, Strahd's Descent, and Lands of the Forgotten Realms, among others.

via Magic: The Gathering|

#dungeons-and-dragons #gaming #magic-the-gathering

gaming1 month ago•19 min saved

MTG TMNT Spoilers: Wizards Leaks 61 Cards After Prerelease Glitch

MTG’s Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease weekend was overshadowed when Wizards of the Coast officially spoiled 61 TMNT rares and mythics, updating the TMNT card gallery and signaling an unusually early spoiler season. Highlights include Turncoat Kunoichi and Werefox Bodyguard, with early Pioneer implications; Wizards plans a make-good Lorwyn Eclipsed event for affected stores, while prerelease for the new set begins February 27.

via MTG Rocks|

#gaming #lorwyn-eclipsed #magic-the-gathering

games2 months ago•3 min saved

MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed Previews and Card Value Surges

Wizards of the Coast is experimenting with a shorter, more focused spoiler season for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn Eclipsed, emphasizing in-depth videos and fewer content creators to address community concerns about overwhelming card reveals, which could signal a shift towards more manageable preview practices in the future.

via MTG Rocks|

#card-previews #games #lorwyn-eclipsed

gaming2 months ago•1 min saved

Industry Shakeup: Key Leadership Changes at Major Game Studios

Wizards of the Coast has appointed Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta to lead its Digital Ventures games division, while co-founder James Ohlen is stepping back from game development to focus on tabletop RPGs, as the company advances its push into AAA gaming with projects like Exodus and Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#aaa-games #archetype-entertainment #gaming

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Hasbro Appoints New Video-Game Executive Amid Leadership Change at 'Exodus' Studio

Hasbro is appointing Paul Della Bitta to lead its Wizards of the Coast Digital Ventures division as it ramps up its investment in big-budget video games, including the sci-fi RPG Exodus, set for release in 2027. Co-founder James Ohlen will step back from game development to focus on tabletop RPGs, while Exodus is seen as a key project in Hasbro's broader gaming strategy.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #exodus #game-development

games4 months ago•4 min saved

MTG Secret Lair Delay Impacts Limited-Run Printing

Wizards of the Coast announced delays for some Secret Lair products due to raw material issues, causing uncertainty about release timelines and options for affected customers, despite efforts to improve shipping through limited-run pre-printing, which now appears to be inconsistent or ineffective.

via MTG Rocks|

#delays #games #limited-run-printing

games4 months ago•4 min saved

MTG Commander and Limited Championship Updates for 2027

Wizards of the Coast is considering changing the rules for Hybrid Mana cards in Commander from an 'and' to an 'or', which could significantly expand deckbuilding options and increase the playability of nearly 500 cards, though the proposal is still under feedback and not finalized.

via MTG Rocks|

#commander #games #hybrid-mana

games6 months ago•14 min saved

Innovative Magic Designer Disrupts Norms to Create Phenomenon

The article discusses the innovative and popular 'Unknown' event for Magic: The Gathering, where designers create humorous, rough, and unconventional cards for conventions, fostering community fun and creativity outside the usual rigorous card development process.

via IGN|

#card-design #community-engagement #games

games6 months ago•4 min saved

MTG's Universes Beyond and Future Design Directions

Wizards of the Coast has turned Universes Beyond from a controversial product line into a successful and popular addition to Magic: The Gathering, with potential for future changes such as a Universes Beyond free format if player dissatisfaction grows, though such changes seem unlikely in the near term.

via MTG Rocks|

#games #magic-the-gathering #player-feedback

games6 months ago•3 min saved

Magic: The Gathering Faces Fan Critiques Over New Aesthetic Directions

Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond sets continue to face ongoing player complaints, mainly about their inclusion in Standard, higher prices, and supply shortages driven by collectors and flippers, prompting Wizards of the Coast to consider solutions to balance the game's original fantasy setting with new IPs and address secondary market issues.

via ICv2|

#games #magic-the-gathering #player-complaints

gaming7 months ago•3 min saved

Magic: The Gathering Teams Up with Sonic for New Secret Lair Drop

Wizards of the Coast has limited Secret Lair sales to two per customer to combat scalping and bots, aiming to make the Sonic the Hedgehog drop more accessible, but this may inadvertently encourage more botting and queue-jumping, leaving fans uncertain about the sale's success.

via MTG Rocks|

#card-sales #gaming #scalper-problem

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Former Halo Executive Leads D&D's Shift to Franchise Model

Dungeons and Dragons is shifting to a full franchise model under new leadership from former Halo executive Dan Ayoub, encompassing books, video games, film, and TV, aiming for a coordinated and well-funded approach to expand the franchise's reach and impact.

via wargamer.com|

#dan-ayoub #dungeons-and-dragons #entertainment

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Dungeons & Dragons Adopts Franchise Model Led by Ex-Halo Veteran

Wizards of the Coast has reorganized the Dungeons & Dragons franchise into a unified 'franchise model' under new leadership, with Dan Ayoub now heading the entire franchise, which includes books, video games, film, and TV, aiming for a coordinated and well-funded approach, though no new film or TV projects are currently confirmed.

via Wccftech|

#dan-ayoub #dungeons-and-dragons #entertainment