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gaming26 days ago•19 min saved

Mood Swings: Wizards Unveils a Deck-Uniform, Quick-Play TCG

Wizards of the Coast announced Mood Swings, a brand-new, faster TCG designed by MTG head designer Mark Rosewater. The game uses a single shared 45-card deck per match (with 133 cards total across four rarities), has no mana costs, and a cube-like, self-contained play style for 2-4 players, where the winner is determined by who has the most value on the board; it launches via Secret Lair on June 1, with pricing and full card lists still undisclosed, and more details expected at MagicCon Las Vegas.

via MTG Rocks|

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gaming27 days ago•5 min saved

Mood Swings: Wizards of the Coast Unveils a Quick, Emotion-Themed Trading Card Game

Wizards of the Coast announced Mood Swings, a new two-to-four-player trading card game designed by Magic’s Mark Rosewater that aims for quick, accessible play with no resource system. The game uses a dice motif, a single rule card per deck, and is sold exclusively through Secret Lair. Each 45‑card deck will randomly include cards from a 133‑card pool (23 common, 14 uncommon, 6 rares, 2 mythics), with broader availability than typical Secret Lair releases. Mood Swings is intended as a simpler, more universal alternative to Magic and is priced at $25, with initial decks launching June 1.

via Gizmodo|

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gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

MTG Designer Addresses Crossover Criticism, Praises Marvel Collaboration

Mark Rosewater, head designer of Magic: The Gathering, has responded to criticism from fans regarding the introduction of crossover promotions in the game. Rosewater previously stated that MTG would remain "one cohesive game" and not incorporate other intellectual properties, but now acknowledges that the team's position has changed. He believes that the crossover expansions, such as Final Fantasy and Fallout, will bring happiness to Magic players. The trading card game's Universes Beyond series will feature these crossovers, with the Fallout expansion set to launch in early 2024.

via Eurogamer.net|

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gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Lost Caverns of Ixalan: A Teaser and Disappointing Story Release"

Mark Rosewater, head designer of Magic: The Gathering (MTG), has provided a teaser for the upcoming set, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. The teaser includes hints about new cards, abilities, creature types, and mechanics that will be featured in the set. The official previews for the set will begin on October 24th, with the release to MTG Arena scheduled for November 14th.

via MTG Arena Zone|

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