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Fable’s Combat Shines in Hands-On Demo: Spells, Gore, and Smart Builds
news1 month ago

Fable’s Combat Shines in Hands-On Demo: Spells, Gore, and Smart Builds

A Gamescom 2026 hands-on shows Fable’s combat is dynamic and reactive, blending swords, bows, hammers, and a suite of magical abilities (fireballs, lightning) to create varied takedowns and even dismemberment. The demo uses the linear, instanced quest “Mud and Death” to showcase different loadouts and tactical setups, including AI companion Humphrey, leading to a strong impression of depth and performance that counters early controversy and fuels anticipation for the full game.

via Kotaku|
#combat#fable#gamescom-2026
Three‑Team Draft Night Deal Finalized: Wizards Acquire Okpara, Magic Get Nelson, Bucks Add Lewis
sports3 months ago

Three‑Team Draft Night Deal Finalized: Wizards Acquire Okpara, Magic Get Nelson, Bucks Add Lewis

The Wizards, Magic and Bucks officially completed a three-team draft-night trade: Wizards receive Felix Okpara’s draft rights (No. 46) from the Magic; Magic receive Izaiyah Nelson’s draft rights (No. 51) from the Wizards plus cash from Milwaukee; Bucks receive Malique Lewis’s draft rights (No. 60) from the Wizards. Okpara is expected to sign a two-way contract with Washington, Nelson is praised for his athleticism and work ethic, and Lewis previously played in Australia and was cleared to play after a heart condition.

via HoopsRumors.com|
#bucks#magic#nba
Pistons rally from 24 down to force Game 7 against Magic
sports5 months ago

Pistons rally from 24 down to force Game 7 against Magic

Detroit erased a 24-point deficit to beat Orlando 93-79 in Game 6, holding the Magic without a field goal for much of the fourth quarter and forcing a deciding Game 7 in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led with 32 points, Tobias Harris added 22, and Ausar Thompson contributed six assists and four blocks as Detroit completed one of the franchise’s greatest comebacks, while Orlando’s late drought set playoff-record misses and a historically poor second-half shooting. The winner advances to the Eastern Conference semifinals to face the Cavs-Raptors series winner.

via Detroit Free Press|
#comeback#magic#nba
Magic Aim to Finish Pistons in Game 5: 3 Key Matchups to Watch
2026-playoffs-east-first-round-or-det-1-vs-orl-85 months ago

Magic Aim to Finish Pistons in Game 5: 3 Key Matchups to Watch

Orlando holds a 3-1 lead entering Game 5 at Detroit as the Pistons look to extend the series. Three things to watch: 1) Detroit should deploy Isaiah Stewart more to anchor the paint and slow Orlando’s interior scoring; 2) Cade Cunningham must protect the ball and curb turnovers to reduce wasted possessions; 3) Orlando must navigate the playoff pressure and the looming 3-1 comeback history as they try to close out the series.

via NBA|
#2026-playoffs-east-first-round-or-det-1-vs-orl-8#east-first-round#game-5-preview
Thunder sweep Suns as Magic push Pistons to the brink; Nuggets stay alive
sports5 months ago

Thunder sweep Suns as Magic push Pistons to the brink; Nuggets stay alive

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns 131-122 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points and eight assists, with Chet Holmgren adding 24 and 12 and Ajay Mitchell contributing 22. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 24. In Orlando, the Magic beat the Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead as Franz Wagner left with a calf injury, while Paolo Banchero had 18 and Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 25. In Denver, Nikola Jokic posted 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds to help the Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 125-113 and stay alive, with Jamal Murray adding 24 and Spencer Jones a playoff career-high 20.

via The Guardian|
#magic#nba#pistons
Thunder advance, Nuggets close in, Magic grab 3-1 lead
2026-nba-playoffs5 months ago

Thunder advance, Nuggets close in, Magic grab 3-1 lead

On Monday in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns 122-113 to advance to the second round, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 to cut the series deficit to 3-2, with Nikola Jokic posting 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 26.

via NBA|
#2026-nba-playoffs#live-blog#magic
Cunningham fuels Pistons to 98-83 win, knot series and end historic playoff home drought
sports5 months ago

Cunningham fuels Pistons to 98-83 win, knot series and end historic playoff home drought

Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 98-83 in Game 2 to even their first‑round series at 1-1, snapping the NBA’s longest home postseason losing streak. Cade Cunningham posted 27 points and 11 assists to lead a balanced attack as Detroit outscored Orlando 38-16 in the third quarter, with five Pistons in double figures. Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 19 points. Game 3 moves to Orlando on Saturday.

via CBS Sports|
#cade-cunningham#magic#nba